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In this issue...
A short issue to highlight some important announcements and to keep sharing more Aboriginal Youth Media Team success stories and profiles. Thanks again to the Gathering Our Voices Team at the BC Association of Friendship Centres - we're still buzzing from all the contacts and connections we made in Kelowna!
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In-SHUCK-ch Nation concluded treaty process by signing bi-lateral agreement in March
Recognition and rights bring new opportunities for 3 First Nations communities in BC – Douglas First Nation, Samahquam Nation and Skatin First Nations
The In-SHUCK-ch Nation represents three First Nations communities located along the Lillooet River Valley between Harrison Lake and Mount Currie in southwestern British Columbia. Their leaders are, "excited about bringing our members home" and "to participating in the economic development of our economy.” Read more about this historic agreement...
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Health, Culture, Blood, Tears - Aboriginal Athletes' Stories from the 2008 NAIG
Wired for Fitness Film to release Fall 2009 in Schools
Watch for this film “Wired for Fitness" about many of the Aboriginal athletes who prepared for and competed in the 2008 North American Indigenous Games in Cowichan. Sounds like it'd be inspiring for ANYbody, not just Aboriginal people!
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How the Game of Soccer Changes a Life - Troubled Kid Turns Athlete
Meet Brian Francis - Aboriginal Soccer Player Star creates Vancouver Aboriginal Soccer Club
We support Aboriginal people making GOOD news - so I'd like you to meet Brian Francis. He created a soccer club open to off-reserve Aboriginal athletes living in the Lower Mainland. Brian knew that a local urban club would give them a chance to play for a team without any barriers, so he turned the vision for the Vancouver Aboriginal Soccer Club into reality...
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Choosing a Champion - Role Model for Success from PLEA Community Services Society
Meet Hala-Lea, My Community Champion
by Elizabeth Alexander, AYM Team
Meet the Coordinator of the Volunteers for the KidStart Mentoring Program who has been very helpful to me over the years.
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Clothing as Identity Workshop Explores Aboriginal Culture
Edmonton Public School Board - April events
by Kristin, RedWAY editor
In doing research for my Masters program, I came across this interesting workshop hosted by Anishinabe woman Suzanne McLeod being hosted in Edmonton April 21 to 23 (students) and April 24 (teachers). Read more...
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Two announcements: Gang prevention programs and Crimestoppers Tip line gets $$ boost
Prevention, redistributing assets from forfeitures
The BC Government is working to address gang violence with two-pronged approach, and both seem to reward ‘good’ behaviours. Read about a $250,000 boost to CrimeStoppers to evoke gang tips, and learn about stopping Youth crime by funding local projects by using money/profits from crimes. Read more...
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Premier's Technology Council Strives to Position BC as a Knowledge-Based Society
3 Pillar Approach necessary to ensure everyone has access to ICT benefits
by Kristin Kozuback, AYM Team
This announcement bodes well for our Aboriginal Youth Media Team (AYM Team) Development Project! The Premier’s Technology Council released its 12th report promoting continued development of the three pillars of a knowledge-based society:
*infrastructure for a knowledge-based society,
*government services in a knowledge-based society and
*growing a knowledge-based economy. Let's hope this 104-page report includes recommendations from the First Nations Technology Council to help bridge the digital divide for Aboriginal people and communities!
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Issue 80 - Aboriginal Events for Spring Success, Win to Get In Contests for Don Burnstick Show and Tomson Highway Play, Free Workshops
April 30, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 5
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Issue 78 - Special Issue Promoting Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy Events
March 13, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 3
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Issue 77 - Meet us at ICT Summit, Aboriginal Employment Training Programs
February 11, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 2
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Issue 76 - New Year, New Aboriginal Youth Media Team, New Focus on Digital and Media Literacy
January 30, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 1
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Issue 75 - Winter Holiday Warm Wishes from Spiritlink Communications & the Aboriginal Youth Media Team
December 24, 2008
Vol. 5
Issue 14
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