John Beaucage, candidate for national chief for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), serves as grand council chief for the First Nations of the Anishinabek Nation and is one of five hopefuls to replace outgoing National Chief Phil Fontaine.
There are numerous issues facing First Nations, said Beaucage. His priorities centre around poverty, education and health.

THE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE MOVEMENT

Not that we're looking ahead to Autumn. In fact, we're kind of dreading it, as should most First Nations in Canada if they are lacking confidence in the pandemic planning of the federal government when it comes to Aboriginal communities. You see, while the H1N1 outbreak has been relatively mild leading up to the summer months, the cold weather promises to bring with it another outbreak and that could wallop our populations.

Carver Walter Harris' father was a carpenter and so it was only natural that the younger would join the elder in his Kispiox woodworking shop.
The straight lines and precision required for cabinet and furniture-making soon gave way, however, to the flowing curves and ovoid shapes prevalent in West Coast carving after Walter became involved in constructing an ancient 'Ksan village replica.

Trent University has blazed a new trail with its appointment of an inaugural chair in Indigenous knowledge.
On March 5, the prestigious university announced Mohawk faithkeeper Skahendowaneh Swamp, originally from Akwesasne, would fill the position.
Trent is already well known for its Indigenous studies program. In 1969 it was the first university in North America to establish a department dedicated to the study of Aboriginal peoples.

Trent University has blazed a new trail with its appointment of an inaugural chair in Indigenous knowledge.
On March 5, the prestigious university announced Mohawk faithkeeper Skahendowaneh Swamp, originally from Akwesasne, would fill the position.
Trent is already well known for its Indigenous studies program. In 1969 it was the first university in North America to establish a department dedicated to the study of Aboriginal peoples.

It's a chilly morning, and the buses arrive at the front of a sandstone building. The schoolyard quickly succumbs to scrambling children as they fly off the buses, coats undone and backpacks dragging on the ground.
The buses come from all over the city, taxiing kids from the four corners of Calgary. This school appeals to Native parents in search of a curriculum designed to nurture Aboriginal culture in the child.

As he does during most Spring Breaks in March, Cheona Edzerza will again be heading to England to visit his mother's relatives.
But this year's excursion will be considerably more special. That's because the 14-year-old Prince George resident will be having an extended trip overseas.
After his trip to England, Edzerza, who is an extremely talented soccer player, will fly to Croatia. He's been invited to train at the Dinamo-Zagreb Academy.

BLACKWATER'S TRAVELS
You'll have to forgive Judd Blackwater if he has difficulties remembering the names of all his teammates this season.
That's because the 21-year-old, who is in his first season as a professional hockey player, has suited up for four different squads in two different leagues.
Blackwater, who is from Alberta's Blood Tribe, concluded his junior career last season, helping the Western Hockey League's Spokane Chiefs win the Memorial Cup.

Limiting the collection of data to those who resided in Fort Chipewyan has skewed the findings of Alberta Health Services' report on cancer cases in the community 600 km northeast of Edmonton. And with that claim, the Nunee Health Board is insisting that its name be removed from the final report.
"We did not endorse the study. We were not an active partner in it," said Claudia Simpson, health director of the Nunee Health Board.
The report indicated that there are 30 per cent more cases of cancer in Fort Chipewyan than cancer officials had expected.