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Head shop name offends some First Nations
A head shop in Winnipeg's West End is offending some people with its aboriginal name, Miigwetch. more »
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Australian actor David Ngoombujarra dies
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The National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo told the country's 630 chiefs on Tuesday that it is time to move away from the Indian Act on opening day of the AFN's 32nd Annual General Assembly in Moncton, N.B. more »
Rights set in Constitution, defined by judges
The text of the 1982 Constitution does not specify the nature of aboriginal rights. Several constitutional conferences have subsequently attempted (in vain) to define them more precisely. It is the courts that are gradually, albeit unwillingly, defining these rights through rulings. more »
Caledonia settlement riles some residents
In Caledonia, Ont., there's mixed reaction to the $20 million in compensation announced Friday by the province. more »
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Legends XI: Legends from Ahtahkakoop

Monday, Mar 7, 2011 | 6:05 AM
Barry-and-Maheken-Awasis-Ahenakew-584x390.jpg Barry and Maheken Awasis Ahenakew

LISTEN to Legends from Ahtahkakoop (runs 53:58)

'Legends from Ahtahkakoop', or Sandy Lake, Saskatchewan, is the 11th in the 
series that began in Iqaluit, Nunavut in 2002. Since then the Legends 
Production team has travelled to remote First Nations communities to 
dramatize First Nations' and Inuit stories; fascinating stories of creation, 
spirituality, myth, and legend. This is in part to help showcase the rich 
cultural value of these ancient stories, before both tradition and language 
are lost to a dominant English culture.
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