Monthly Archives: May 2011

A First Voice: Ta’Kaiya Blaney

By Wanda Squirell It was a rainy West Coast BC day when I interviewed 10-year-old Ta’Kaiya Blaney and her mother Anne. Rain is indicative of spring weather here in Vancouver. A cleansing rain clears the air so we can look … Continue reading

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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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New Canada Post Stamps Honour Ground-breaking Aboriginal Artist Daphne Odjig

By Clint Buehler Daphne Odjig has been a pioneer for Aboriginal (and women) artists for more than 50 years, both with her own artistic creations, and with her determined efforts on behalf of other artists, and has received numerous awards … Continue reading

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