Monthly Archives: April 2011

First Nations Leaders Call For Independent Investigation Of Tasering Incident

By Lloyd Dolha The tasering of an 11-year-old Aboriginal boy by RCMP in Prince George has First Nations leaders calling for a full investigation into the incident. The Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) expressed concern over the conduct of officers involved … Continue reading

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Ochapowace Community Ice Rink Destroyed By Fire

By Lloyd Dolha Southern Saskatchewan First Nations suffered a devastating loss on March 31st, when the Ochapowace First Nation’s community ice rink was completely consumed by fire. At 10:32 am, the Broadview RCMP detachment received a call from the Ochapowace … Continue reading

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Jane Ash Poitras: Acclaimed Aboriginal Artist Receives Distinguished Artist Award

By Clint Buehler An internationally renowned Aboriginal artist has been named recipient of this year’s Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award, along with an accomplished Alberta writer. Jane Ash Poitras and Robert Kroetsch will be honoured at a gala … Continue reading

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