Monthly Archives: March 2010

By Frank Larue David Ahenakew died in Shellbrook Saskatchewan on Friday, March 12th at the age of 76. This man who had been chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations was also the only Aboriginal person ever charged with … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler Linus Woods’s art is inspired by his roots, his landscape and his lifetime spiritual journey. His artistic style is so unfailingly distinctive and consistent that it is immediately identifiable. His work ethic and steady productivity have made … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates Take a deep breath, feel the warmth of the spring sun on your back. Walk an old forgotten path and reminisce of summers past. These days when the sun lingers just a little longer at your step, … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler WABASCA, AB – Members of the Bigstone Cree Nation, the largest First Nation in northern Alberta, have ratified the the largest Treaty Land Entitlement claim in Alberta’s history, a cash settlement of $259 million, at least 140,000 … Continue reading →

Douglas First Nation members overwhelming voted to end their community’s participation in the In-SHUCK-ch treaty process. The referendum was held because “Our council was instructed by our members to ensure that Douglas First Nation’s interests were protected in the Final … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB – There was hockey and curling, skating and skiing here, but it wasn’t the 2010 Winter Olympics or Paralympics. And there were a number of sports that were never seen this winter at venues … Continue reading →

By Frank Larue Sharon McIvor must be smiling. A professor of Aboriginal law who fought for changes in the Indian Act for 20 years, she was responsible for helping women who married non-Natives to retain their status along with their … Continue reading →

By Frank Larue On March 12th, the Okanagan First Nation and Tolko Industries came to a compromise, and could resolve their disagreement outside of court. Tolko agreed to have archeological studies of the area redone after the snow has melted … Continue reading →

By Malcolm McColl Secwepemc communities in BC now have modern land-use management systems designed by First Nations for their own use. Chief Judy Wilson, Neskonlith Indian Band, studied information management at the En’owkin Centre, an arts and publishing institute in … Continue reading →