Monthly Archives: September 2002

Aboriginal Women at the Crossroads

By Jim West In midst of the political activity surrounding the First Nations Governance Act, when it goes to the committee hearing stage this fall, it takes the future of hope of aboriginal women for new rights from across the … Continue reading

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Civic Aboriginal Leader First to Run for City Hall

By Staff Writers A new grass-roots civic political party is fielding Vancouver’s first aboriginal leader to run for a seat on the Vancouver city council, long-time civic activist, Lou Demerais, the current head of the Vancouver Native Health Society. The … Continue reading

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Bee in the Bonnet: Drum Beaters

By B.H. Bates There are as many ways to beat a drum, as there are stars in the sky. May I suggest that you: Carry a big drum, but walk softly! I’m all for defending one’s honor. If you call … Continue reading

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Thomas Prince: Canada's Forgotten Aboriginal War Hero

By Lloyd Dohla The ten war medals of Canada’s most decorated aboriginal war hero Sergeant Thomas George Prince, a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, returned to the Prince family after being lost for over 30 years. Thomas Prince … Continue reading

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Government of Quebec seeks to Divide Cree Nation and Foster Genocide

By Dr. John Bacher Since the brutal invasion of the America was launched in 1492, a key strategy has been to cultivate a compliant native leadership faction which would give its blessings to massive schemes to disrupt the sacred balance … Continue reading

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A Gathering of the Elders

By Staff Writers About 3,000 natives from across Canada and the United States gathered at the Aboriginal Elders Conference in Saanich . The purpose of the annual conference was to explore and exchange information on traditional healing and medicines. Group … Continue reading

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Pride is the Name of the Game

By Peter Kakepetum Schultz I’m sitting in front of my computer the morning after the closing ceremonies for the North American Indigenous Games, the largest sporting event in Canadian history, and the sadness has begun to set in. This feeling … Continue reading

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Grizzly Bears Under the Gun – Again

By Staff Writers A government-sanctioned trophy hunt for grizzly bears in the province of BC commenced September 1st, despite growing evidence that the hunt is unsustainable and growing opposition from the public. On July 16, 2001, just one month after … Continue reading

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Growing Hope, Producing Pride

By Richard Lorenzen The connection between the First Nations People and the land has always been secondary only to the importance of family and band. The land sustains us and in many ways is part of each person. We have … Continue reading

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Margaret Vickers: The Hand of Change

By Cher Bloom In the contemporary British Columbia Aboriginal Movement, there has hardly been a change implemented in the last thirty years, which has not been touched by the strong, firm, determined but gentle hand of Margaret Vickers. A professional … Continue reading

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