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Aboriginal tourism industry launches cultural authenticity program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia is making it easier for visitors to identify the most authentic, accurate and respectful representations of First Nations and Métis culture by launching its “Authentic Aboriginal” cultural authenticity program.
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First Nations graduate’s art part of 2010 Olympics
TERRACE, British Columbia – Northwest Community College and Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art alumnus Dean Heron and his artwork are featured in a book of aboriginal art inspired by the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
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First Nations University students upset about spending
Students at First Nations University of Canada say they're outraged by allegations of misspending by senior staff at the Regina-based institution.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie to open nightly performance series at 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion
More than two dozen traditional and contemporary artists will perform at the Aboriginal Pavilion, or Chiefs’ House, which is located on the plaza of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver.
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Métis Nation Of Ontario Signs MOU With Ministry Of Training, Colleges And Universities
OTTAWA, JANUARY 25, 2010 --- Gary Lipinski, President Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and Honourable John Milloy, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at formalizing the working relationship between the ministry and the Métis Nation of Ontario Education and Training Branch (MNOET) to improve postsecondary education, training and employment outcomes for Métis in Ontario.
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