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Saskatchewan performer finds inspiration in dance

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Michael Greyeyes has experienced success as an actor, a dancer and a choreographer, but it is the latter that is occupying his time these days.

Greyeyes has collaborated with fellow choreographer Albert David from Australia to put together a unique dance creation that is touring Canada this summer.

Gleaning its inspiration from the traditional dance of the two countries, Shimmer features an all-male Indigenous cast with live drummers, singers, and a didgeridoo player.

Circle of Honour recognizes outstanding achievements

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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) took time out from its spring legislative assembly in Prince Albert at the end of May to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of a handful of First Nations individuals from across the province.

Twenty-seven awards were presented during this year?s Circle of Honour banquet, held at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert on May 30.

Students benefit from exchange program

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Taking part in the Kids from Ka-na-ta cross-cultural exchange program was a life-altering experience for students in Rhonda Kayseas' Grade 6 class at the George Gordon Education Centre.

The students were paired up with Warren Kluss' Grade 7 class at Walnut Park elementary school in Smithers, B.C. and spent the school year getting to know each other. Each class was given an assignment to do research on their history, language, culture and current realities, then they shared their findings with their exchange partners, Kayseas said.

Master-level program soon available in capital

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A new program scheduled to begin in Edmonton in September 2007 will provide students in northern and rural areas the opportunity to earn a clinical masters of social work (MSW) degree.

The University of Calgary is expanding its graduate program beyond the Calgary campus to its Edmonton division, said Ron Levin, project manager.

In Calgary, the MSW program has operated since 1967.

Aboriginal culture celebrated at EX

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For 10 days in July, Aboriginal entertainers, artists and craftspeople from across Western Canada will be featured in Edmonton's biggest annual celebration. Aboriginal Experience is part of Northwest Originals, presented by Northlands as an integral segment of Capital EX, (formerly Klondike Days) the summer exposition that runs from July 20 to 29.