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Famous Indigenous People (2)

Centennial Pier, Port Alberni, BC

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A Tribute to the Late Alvin Dixon

On Sunday, July 19, 2014, with the passing of Alvin Dixon, a light went out for a great many people. Mr. Dixon quietly toiled behind many scenes to...

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snowboarder

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Aboriginal Athletes Abound

We recently received a comment on our blog about Aboriginal athletes - why there aren’t more and why there aren’t any competing in the Sochi 2014...

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feather

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Elijah Harper: The Man With a Feather Who Changed the Course of History

Aboriginal people are not against the right of Quebec as a distinct society within Canada. […] Of course they are a distinct society. So are the...

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Chief Robert Joseph Sr.

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Chief Robert Joseph Sr.

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., is a hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation who upholds a life dedicated to bridging the differences brought...

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Louis Riel statue in front of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly

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Louis Riel - Métis Visionary? Father of Manitoba? Rebel? Martyr?

In Manitoba, Louis Riel Day is the third Monday in February and is a provincial holiday (first celebrated in 2008) - this date does not coincide with...

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The Haida Leader Guujaaw - great job and best wishes

Well, it is a time of change for the Council of the Haida Nation. I recently learned that Guujaaw, who was first elected in 2000, will no longer be...

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Tecumseh

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Tecumseh, Shawnee War Chief (1768-1813)

Tecumseh, Shawnee War Chief was a charismatic leader, an orator and a respected war chief of the Shawnee Indians of Ohio. His vision for a...

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paralympic basketball

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Are There Aboriginal Paralympians? Yes! Richard Peter!

Richard Peter, a proud member of the Cowichan Tribes of Vancouver Island, is a veteran on the men’s wheelchair basketball team and will be competing...

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Bentwood box by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Bruce Alfred. Photo: A.Davey, Flickr

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A Brief History of the Haida Bentwood box

Haida Bentwood boxes were made in many different sizes in the old days, with various types of wood being used depending on the purpose of the box but...

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Joe Keeper winning the three mile run, June, 1918.

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Are There Aboriginal Athletes Participating in the 2012 Games?

Are there Aboriginal Athletes Participating in the 2012 Games? You bet there are!

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