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Actor Gordon Tootoosis of Poundmaker Cree Nation is one of 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada recently announced by Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson.

The Order of Canada recognizes people who have made a difference to the country. All Canadians are eligible for award-it is our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement. There are three different levels of membership-member, officer and companion-that honour people whose accomplishments vary in degree and scope.

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Actor Gordon Tootoosis of Poundmaker Cree Nation is one of 74 new appointments to the Order of Canada recently announced by Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson.

The Order of Canada recognizes people who have made a difference to the country. All Canadians are eligible for award-it is our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement. There are three different levels of membership-member, officer and companion-that honour people whose accomplishments vary in degree and scope.

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Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) President Dwayne Roth is waving the white flag, apparently ready to end the modern day Metis rebellion he and his followers have been waging for the better part of a year.

Saying he must act in the best interest of the Metis people, Roth has announced he would support holding another election this fall if the province is willing to pay for it.

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Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) President Dwayne Roth is waving the white flag, apparently ready to end the modern day Metis rebellion he and his followers have been waging for the better part of a year.

Saying he must act in the best interest of the Metis people, Roth has announced he would support holding another election this fall if the province is willing to pay for it.

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Canada's only Aboriginal university is in turmoil after three of its top staff were dismissed by members of the board of governors appointed by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).

FSIN Vice Chief Morley Watson, the chair of First Nations University of Canada's (FNUC) board of governors, made the dismissal public on Feb. 18, one day after a board meeting. Three senior staff members were dismissed-vice-president Dr. Wes Stevenson, finance director Kim Sinclair, and director of international programs Lorenzo Barreno.

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Romeo Crow Chief, president and executive director for the Alberta chapter of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) invited delegates to Calgary on Feb. 23 and 24 to learn about building relationships with media in order to maximize an Aboriginal organization's chances for success.

Throughout the two-day gathering, Aboriginal leaders, communication officers, public relation representatives, radio owners, directors of communications and administrators shared their views on the importance of communications.

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Romeo Crow Chief, president and executive director for the Alberta chapter of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) invited delegates to Calgary on Feb. 23 and 24 to learn about building relationships with media in order to maximize an Aboriginal organization's chances for success.

Throughout the two-day gathering, Aboriginal leaders, communication officers, public relation representatives, radio owners, directors of communications and administrators shared their views on the importance of communications.

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It's back. This summer, Indigenous language instructors and advocates, and those who just want to learn more about Aboriginal culture, will gather at the annual Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI) at the University of Alberta.

Heather Blair, associate professor in the department of elementary education, and Donna Paskemin, associate professor in the school of Native studies, founded the program to address the rapid loss and potential extinction of Indigenous languages in Canada.

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It's back. This summer, Indigenous language instructors and advocates, and those who just want to learn more about Aboriginal culture, will gather at the annual Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI) at the University of Alberta.

Heather Blair, associate professor in the department of elementary education, and Donna Paskemin, associate professor in the school of Native studies, founded the program to address the rapid loss and potential extinction of Indigenous languages in Canada.

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March is National Nutrition Month, and dieticians across Canada are trying to get the word out-eat well, live well and feel great.

It's nothing new, but remains the best health advice out there.