Monthly Archives: September 2011

By Frank Larue Newly elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba chiefs Derek Nepinak served as chief the Pine Creek First Nation before he was nominated grand chief. The band was having financial problems when he arrived; they were … Continue reading →

By Kelly Many Guns Since winning the 2011 Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role, Michelle Trush’s life hasn’t been the same. The First Nation actress, who was raised and lives in Calgary, … Continue reading →

By Lynn Calf Robe Wacey Rabbit, a 25-year-old professional hockey player from the Kainai Nation, now calls Texas home after being signed to the San Antonio Rampage with the American Hockey League (AHL) in the 2011/2012 season. An avid hockey … Continue reading →

By Bernie Bates How stupid is the world? Some of the brightest minds on the planet are going to waste – while some of the dimmest people are sitting in the halls of power. It’s been ten years since the … Continue reading →

By Clint Buehler Audrey Poitras defeated a single opponent in elections September 6th to win her sixth consecutive term as provincial president of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The final unofficial tally was 1,380 for Poitras and 644 for Calgary … Continue reading →

By Reuel Amdur What will the Conservatives’ Safe Streets and Communities Act mean for Aboriginals? In short, it will mean more Aboriginals in custody for longer. The rate of Aboriginal incarceration is high and going up. This bill will increase … Continue reading →