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As one of the newest Aboriginal artists to arrive on the urban music scene, Lindsay Knight, a.k.a. Eekwol, is an up and coming artist getting ready to make waves with her own hip-hop sound. With her debut album Apprentice to the Mystery slated for release at the end of June along with a busy touring schedule, the singer/songwriter from Muskoday First Nation is doing what she loves best and has no intention of stopping any time soon.

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Some familiar faces mixed with the not so familiar in Saskatoon this past May, as Aboriginal artists gathered to celebrate and share their knowledge with each other.

Hosted by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC), Gathering Our Artists was held in Saskatoon from May 27 to 29. Aboriginal artists from across Canada, as well as one New Zealander, performed for and presented to the more than 100 delegates taking part in the inaugural event.

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Five years after the publication of her first collection of poems, Blueberry Clouds, Metis poet Rita Bouvier is back with a new book called Papiyiahtak.

Published earlier this year, Papiyahtak is a compilation of verses that combines both English and Cree. Bouvier's collection explores issues such as Aboriginal sovereignty in poems like "I mean no disrespect." It is balanced by more intimate musings, such as those in "even Metis women get the blues."

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There are many more trees on Juno Beach now than there were 60 years ago, observed Sweetgrass First Nation (Struck-Him-On-The-Back) veteran Philip Favel.

"There were hardly any trees or shrubs back then."

Favel, who was on the beaches of Normandy in the days following D-Day, returned to Juno Beach for the 60th anniversary commemorations on June 6.

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Stay in school. Say 'no' to drugs and alcohol. Choose your friends wisely.

These were the words of advice from Warrior Spirit Walking, a group of former gang members based in Prince Albert. The group presented to schools in Saskatoon on June 14 and 15.

Also known as Youth Alliance Against Violence, the eight members warned a few hundred students, teachers and other adults about the dangers of gang activity.

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Education and Training

Academic/Scholastic Achievement-Male-Myles Little, Ahtahkakoop First Nation; Female-Desiree Haineault, Clearwater River Dene Nation

Teacher/Instructor/Para-professionals-Lena Young, Wacihk Education Complex, Shoal Lake First Nation

Support Staff/Administrator- Melba Desjerlais, education coordinator, Fishing Lake First Nation

Post-Secondary-Tony Sparvier, Ochapowace First Nation

Sports, Culture, Youth and Recreation

Team-Beardy's girls hockey team

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There was certainly a lot to celebrate in Yorkton on June 8 as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations hosted its annual Saskatchewan First Nations Circle of Honour Awards.

The gala awards ceremonies are held each year in conjunction with the Spring Chiefs Assembly as a way to recognize the achievements and excellence of a number of individuals and groups from across the province. This year's assembly was held in Yorkton from June 8 to 10.

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After two-and-a-half years of work, the Commission on First Nations and Metis Peoples and Justice Reform has released its final report.

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The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) election held May 26 has turned into a roller coaster ride for apparent president-elect Dwayne Roth and the other candidates, but after an unbelievable number of twists and turns, it appears the ride may soon be over.

Unofficial results from the election showed that Robert Doucette, manager of the Metis Employment & Training Institute (METSI) of Saskatoon, had won the election, a result borne out after the official count on June 3 when Doucette was declared president.

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A person with determination, perseverance and faith can achieve anything in life. That was proved positively at the 2004 Fort Chipewyan Keyano College graduation ceremony on April 30.

Eddie Courtoreille graduated Keyano College with an almost perfect attendance record over four years, achieving his goal of earning his diploma in the college preparation program.