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Focuses on the agreement between the Métis Nation of Alberta and the provincial government concerning Métis hunters and fishers. Overview of the agreement, which would grant Métis hunting rights; Impact of the agreement on the conservation of wildlife stock and local hunters; Views of Harry Supernault, president of the Métis Settlements General Council, on the importance of the agreement.

More than 500 people took part in a national residential school gathering held August 3-5 on the Gordon, Georgia First Nation, hoping to find help and support in dealing with the trauma they may have suffered as a result of the residential school experience and to learn more about the options available to them in the courts. Topics covered during the gathering included dealing with the effect of the residential schools on youth, living in both a Western and Native world, and legal tips and support for people who are seeking compensation.

This article focuses on the bright prospect of a hockey team of Alberta. An Aboriginal youth inline hockey team from Alberta is about to make a bit of history. The Alexander First Nation Braves will compete in the World Inline Cup, scheduled for July 5 to 11 in London, Ont. The Braves, who will take part in the boys' under-12 category, are the first Aboriginal squad to take part in the six-year history of the tournament. The Alexander First Nation, located northwest of Edmonton, did not even have an inline team last season.

This article focuses on the declining state of the native theaters in Canada. With his new play showing in Edmonton, renowned playwright Tomson Highway spoke about the declining state of native theatre in Canada and about his new play, "Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout," which he said would probably be his last. Highway's play was part of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival held in Edmonton June 9 to 19, 2004. Highway, best known for his plays "Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing and The Rez Sisters," took part in the Magnetic Encounters Speakers Series on June 17 and said there is a double standard that's closing doors to Native artists.

This article focuses on celebrations for National Aboriginal Day in Edmonton, capital of Alberta. This city's celebrations for National Aboriginal Day kicked off on June 18, 2004 with opening ceremonies held at city hall. Festivities continued for more than a week as Aboriginal people across Canada celebrated their heritage. Ward one councilor Karen Leibovici read the proclamation for National Aboriginal Day. The Boyle Street Hip-hop Per formers entertained the crowd and the four winners of the Nellie Carlson Youth Awards were announced.

William Big Bull, energy manager of the Piikani Utilities Corporation, is one of the people leading the way in terms of grassroots efforts to help keep environment strong. He nabbed gold in the climate change category at the Canadian Environment Awards held in Calgary on May 31. Big Bull won for his work with Weather Dancer, a wind turbine that supplies 2,960 megawatt hours of clean power per year. Started three years ago by a partnership between Environment Canada, a variety of ministries of the federal government, Canadian Geographic magazine and people in the private sector, the Canadian Environment Awards works to promote the efforts made by environmentalists at a grassroots level.

The article reports that, the second annual Medicine Wheel of Sports Development Conference will be held May 24 to 26, 2004 at the Fantasyland Hotel located in Edmonton, Alberta with hopes that the people who attend will share stories and be inspired by the 20-plus workshops and four keynote speakers scheduled. Some of the topics of work-shops include training and conditioning, strategies for success, leadership and role modeling and goal setting. Conference coordinator Tony Alexis said the First conference was a success and he expects that more people will be coming to this year's conference.

The article reports about a powerful photography exhibit that is on display at the Provincial Museum of Alberta, that is offering more than just a look back at the residential school experience. Organizers are hoping that people who see the exhibit will leave with a better understanding of what the young people who attended the schools went through. The exhibit is comprised of a collection of black and white photographs, most of which came from the National Archives of Canada, that show the environment in which the students lived and learned.

Provides information on the conference It's All About Opportunities II sponsored by the Business Link's Aboriginal Business Services to held in Edmonton, Alberta on October 25 to 26, 2004. Topics to be discussed during the conference, including marketing and money management; Information on business entrepreneurs who will be speaking in the event; Views of businessman Darryl Lajeunesse on the importance of networking in starting a business.

Presents information on the Sixth Bi-Annual Funding & Information Conference to be held in Edmonton, Alberta on February 16 to 19, 2005. Organizations that will attend the conference; Topics to be discussed during the conference, including funding opportunities for Aboriginal businesses.

Presents information on Homefest 2004, a benefit concert to raise awareness about homelessness, at Edmonton, Alberta on November 14, 2004. Information on folk musicians who will perform at the show, including Karla Anderson and Chris Smith; Views of Jim Gurnett, chairman of the Homefest organizing committee, on the Canadian government's response to the homelessness situation; Amount of funds raised during the 2003 benefit concert.

Focuses on the Mustard Seed Benefit Comedy show featuring comedian Brad Stine to be held at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton, Alberta on September 24, 2004. Information on the beneficiary of the fund raising event; Objectives of the benefit show for the Mustard Seed church; Views of Stine on the use of comedy in expressing religious beliefs.

Focuses on a gathering sponsored by the Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres designed to help survivors heal from the trauma they experienced while attending Edmonton residential school in Alberta. Information on the activities held during the gathering, including healing circles and sweat lodge ceremonies; Overview of the traumatic experiences of the students who were paid to dig graves for the Charles Camsell Hospital; Brief history of the school.

There was great weather all weekend long for the Onion Lake First Nation Powwow, held July 16-18, and it showed in the number of dancers attending the event. Henry Lewis, the recently elected chief of Onion Lake, was happy to be a part of the powwow and said it is a good way to keep the youth busy during the summer. Lewis and others in attendance were excited to have some special guests join them in the Saturday afternoon grant entry. It is a beautiful day for a powwow. The spirit and the optimism and the good respect of the communities here is very exceptional.

Provides information on the reunion conference for former Northern Alberta Institute of Technology students and instructors sponsored by the Women of the Métis Nation and the Asokan Project on August 20-22, 2004. Activities included in the conference; Purpose of the event; Program in the school that incorporates a lot of Aboriginal teachings into the classes; Main attraction of the reunion weekend event.

Focuses on the Social Studies K-3 Summer Institute, a four-day workshop hosted by Alberta Learning with the aim of providing teachers an opportunity to learn about the changes in the social studies curriculum across Alberta. Activities during the workshop; Manner in which the Aboriginal customs and history are passed down through the generations; Concerns of Aboriginal Elders and leaders about the content of the program, according to Josepha Vanderstoop, assistant director of media relations for Alberta Learning.

Reports on the agreement signed between the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and the Maskwachees Cultural College (MCC) on July 26, 2004 to jointly pursue training opportunities for students. Terms of the agreement; Components of the Aboriginal social work program; Remarks from MCC President Barbara B. Louis on the agreement.

Focuses on a Cree Indian bilingual program that will be offered to kindergarten students of Saint Francis of Assisi school in Edmonton, Alberta. Remarks from Saint Francis of Assisi Principal Joe Naccarato on the program; Expensiveness of a kindergarten classroom, according to Doug Nelson, district principal for Aboriginal Learning Services; Development of a Cree instructor program at Maskwachees Cultural College of Hobbema.

Focuses on the life and career of Lyle Willier as a child counselor. Services provided by Four Directions Consulting, the counseling company he established; Importance of healing and wellness in living one's life; Career and educational background.

Provides information on the International Dene Elders Gathering for members of the Dene tribes of North America scheduled on October 13 to 15, 2004 in Calgary, Alberta. Purpose of the gathering, according to Bruce Starlight, band councillor with the Tsuu T'ina nation; Diversity of the tribe; Expectations from the event.

Reports on the opening of the Blood Tribe Child Protection Services Corp. (BTCPSC) with the signing of the delegation of authority agreement by Blood Tribe Chief Chris Shade and Alberta Children's Services Minister Iris Evans on July 7, 2004. Purpose of establishing the BTCPSC; Services and programs that will be provided by BTCPSC for Blood Indian children, according to Lenora Many Fingers, communications coordinator for Kainaiwa Children's Services Corp.; Tradition of Blood Tribe in respect of child welfare matters.

Focuses on the Stones and Bones event that will be held at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre in Alberta on September 4, 2004 with the purpose of analyzing arrowheads, fossils or rocks. Reason for the refusal of some people to bring their artifacts in such events, according to archaeologist Dr. Bob Dawe; Features of the event; Examples of artifacts that were brought to Dawe over the course of his involvement with Stones and Bones.

This article focuses on report released by the First Nations Panel on Fisheries. The panel was created in January by leaders from the First Nations Summit and the British Columbia Aboriginal Fisheries Commission (BCAFC) and its purpose was to develop and document their vision of a post-treaty fishery. Marcel Shepert, who authored the First Nations fisheries report said "As it is a treaty issue, the BCAFC and the First Nations Summit collaborated and essentially lobbied the federal government to undertake its own parallel process and undertake its own vision of a post- treaty fishery." Shepert said although they had only three months and a very small budget, their report "does address most of the issues in one form or another."

This article focuses on issues related to judicial verdict against former British Columbia judge David Ramsay. Many Aboriginal organizations, including the Assembly of First Nations, are crying foul after Ramsay was sentenced to seven years in prison. According to these organizations, it is a an example of racial discrimination. But according to special prosecutor Dennis Murray, people should view the Ramsay case as a "shining example" of justice served. Ramsay was convicted of several counts related to sex and trust. Ramsay could have received several years of prison. However associate Chief Justice Patrick Dohm sentenced Ramsay for seven years.