Aboriginal Communities

Metis Management & Accounting Program at MacEwan University

Are you a Métis Youth between the ages of 20 – 30? Are you interested in a career in accounting or management? Do you want to be able to enroll in a management studies program at MacEwan University?

If so, the Accounting and Management Transition Program may be for you.

Métis youth...

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) Physical Activity Forum

Check out this document from The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) Physical Activity Forum took place March 23-24, 2010 at the Albert at Bay Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The forum was organized by the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada.

The forum...

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Notes from the latest Aboriginal recreation ACE teleconference

Here are the notes for the conference call that happened on August 5th at 10:00 am for practitioners responsible for delivering Aboriginal recreation, sports, arts, culture and heritage programs and services. A summary of the June meeting can be found at:...

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Study on sports participation and aboriginal youth

Check out this article on the role of sports and cultural activity in the lives of Aboriginal children and youth.

“Participation in sports and cultural activities among Aboriginal children and youth”
by Kristina Smith, Leanne Findlay and Susan Crompton

Introduction: Recent studies show that...

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Aboriginal Recreation session at the ARPA Conference

The Annual Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) Conference will be held at the Jasper park Lodge October 21– 23, 2010.

On Thursday October 21, 2010 ARPA will be hosting a one day session dedicated to Aboriginal Sport and Recreation. As this day s still in the pre-planning session we...

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Looking for outstanding young athletes, coaches & community builders

The Indigenous Sport Council Alberta (ISCA) needs your assistance in promoting the young athletes, coaches and community builders within your communities.

The ISCA will post these profiles on their website at www.aboriginalsports.org

They need the names and profile of these individuals...

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2011 NAIG Update

On June 28, 2010 the North American Indigenous Games Council received official correspondence from President of NAIG USA Inc. (Milwaukee 2011) stating their position to withdraw their hosting obligations for the 2011 event. The correspondence was received in advance of a deadline requiring NAIG USA...

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Digital Drum

Check out digitaldrum.ca for the latest opportunity to showcase Aboriginal culture.

It’s your show, your culture. You decide. Stay back and hide or join the ride. Only you have the power to save your history. We just give you the tools to do it. Create a profile, load your video, & show your...

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Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible Grant

Grant Opportunity!!! Get some FREE training for yourself or someone in your community!!!

Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible… This fall, 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development.

For details please visit:...

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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Physical Activity Advisory Forum took place in March 2010 in Ottawa. Recommendations included:
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1. Maximizing best practices
2. Dedicated funding
3. Physical Activity Role Models
4. Traditional activities and culture
5. Integration of Physical Activity
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