Archive for the 'Indian Residential Schools' Category

Aug 17 2008

Bandwagon trailer and truck blew up but we’re still going strong!

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Well that is sure true for our Bandwagon red truck and trailer mascot “Prowler”. Back in BC when we started our journey we had what some may perceive as signs or tests by our creator. The truck was tuned up but then: the back lights went while we [...]

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Aug 13 2008

Bandwagon - Nova Scotia

We were just in Halifax interviewing Danial N. Paul author of “We are not the Savages”.  Daniel holds many awards which include an honarary degree in Letters, 15 years working within Indian Northern Affairs Canada and is a member of the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Canada.   “We are not the Savages” is a must [...]

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Aug 06 2008

Kukpi7 (Chief) Christian

Weytk (Hello)Everyone; I was in Six Nations Haudenoshaunee territory, home of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscorora, with Jannica, Randy and Randy’s son on July 29th. My heart swelled with pride as I witnessed the children learning their language and songs and dances. I was able to speak with Haudenoshaunee men about what they [...]

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Aug 01 2008

Haudenoshaunee (Iroquois) communities in Ontario and Quebec

We were welcomed warmly into Six Nations Haudenoshaunee territory, home of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscorora, by Ken and Rhonda Maracle.  Ken is Cayuga Deer Clan and a well respected Wampum maker/teacher who has travelled throughout Canada teaching students in University how Wampums are used to reflect politics and treaties.  Larry Longboat, Manager [...]

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Aug 01 2008

Nominate Individuals/Organizations”Annual Representative for Children&Youth Award”

It is my pleasure to extend you an invitation to nominate deserving individuals and/or organizations for the first annual Representative for Children and Youth Awards of Excellence. These awards will acknowledge those that strive for excellence within the child and youth serving system in B.C. and will recognize those that perform their work in ways that reflect the goals [...]

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