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Band comes together for CD sequel

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The title of the first song on the new CD by Burnt Project 1-"Tutte Insieme" (Italian for "all together")-is a very fitting one for the group, which takes bits and pieces from different musical styles and merges them into a sound that is uniquely its own.

Hometown is the follow-up CD to The Avenue, the highly successful album that garnered the Winnipeg-based band a number of awards and a lot of attention. The Avenue was named best rock album at the 2003 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. At last year's event, Burnt Project 1 was named a Galaxie Rising Star.

Band comes together for CD sequel

Page 17

The title of the first song on the new CD by Burnt Project 1-"Tutte Insieme" (Italian for "all together")-is a very fitting one for the group, which takes bits and pieces from different musical styles and merges them into a sound that is uniquely its own.

Hometown is the follow-up CD to The Avenue, the highly successful album that garnered the Winnipeg-based band a number of awards and a lot of attention. The Avenue was named best rock album at the 2003 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. At last year's event, Burnt Project 1 was named a Galaxie Rising Star.

Time long past to dub Inuit out of APTN

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NASIVVIK

The APTN has announced a new policy that would require future film productions shot in Inuktitut to have versions dubbed in English and/or French, as well as one or more other Aboriginal language. As a result, APTN has been subjected to a chorus of strong criticism from many influential Inuit, among them Atanarjuat producer Zacharias Kunuk, Nunavut Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth Louis Tapardjuk, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Jose Kusugak.

Time long past to dub Inuit out of APTN

Page 15

NASIVVIK

The APTN has announced a new policy that would require future film productions shot in Inuktitut to have versions dubbed in English and/or French, as well as one or more other Aboriginal language. As a result, APTN has been subjected to a chorus of strong criticism from many influential Inuit, among them Atanarjuat producer Zacharias Kunuk, Nunavut Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth Louis Tapardjuk, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Jose Kusugak.

Round two in the courts if more than ego bruised

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PRO BONO

Dear Tuma:

I had a fight with someone and wondered about how to charge her with assault. I spoke to the police and they told me that no charges would be laid. Why is this? She is the one who assaulted me and now she is going to get away with it. What can I do?

Beaten Black and Blue

Dear Beaten:

Sorry to hear about your fight and all else that you have gone through. There are a couple of things you can pursue, but there is no guarantee of the outcome.

Round two in the courts if more than ego bruised

Page 15

PRO BONO

Dear Tuma:

I had a fight with someone and wondered about how to charge her with assault. I spoke to the police and they told me that no charges would be laid. Why is this? She is the one who assaulted me and now she is going to get away with it. What can I do?

Beaten Black and Blue

Dear Beaten:

Sorry to hear about your fight and all else that you have gone through. There are a couple of things you can pursue, but there is no guarantee of the outcome.

Talk about the horse of a different color

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URBANE INDIAN

One of the questions I get asked frequently by non-Natives when I'm off travelling the world, spreading the gospel of Native literature and humor, is in reference to what Canada's original inhabitants are called. We've heard the terms Aboriginal, Native, First Nations and Indigenous tossed about a lot; even the term Indian sometimes. It's so complicated in these politically correct times... but what is the technically accurate term one should use when talking about our people?

Talk about the horse of a different color

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URBANE INDIAN

One of the questions I get asked frequently by non-Natives when I'm off travelling the world, spreading the gospel of Native literature and humor, is in reference to what Canada's original inhabitants are called. We've heard the terms Aboriginal, Native, First Nations and Indigenous tossed about a lot; even the term Indian sometimes. It's so complicated in these politically correct times... but what is the technically accurate term one should use when talking about our people?

[Windspeaker Confidential] Adrian Lachance

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Adrian Lachance has come a long way since he first began his healing journey in 1991. With the help of his Elders he overcame his addiction to drugs and alcohol and now shares his experiences as a motivational speaker. Lachance is originally from Flying Dust First Nation in Saskatchewan but now calls Edmonton home. He works as a holistic education instructor for Edmonton Catholic Schools, holds workshops on cultural teachings and is a men's traditional powwow dancer. He is also a proud new father to a son.

[Windspeaker Confidential] Adrian Lachance

Page 14

Adrian Lachance has come a long way since he first began his healing journey in 1991. With the help of his Elders he overcame his addiction to drugs and alcohol and now shares his experiences as a motivational speaker. Lachance is originally from Flying Dust First Nation in Saskatchewan but now calls Edmonton home. He works as a holistic education instructor for Edmonton Catholic Schools, holds workshops on cultural teachings and is a men's traditional powwow dancer. He is also a proud new father to a son.