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May 18 2008

School Boards, Universities and Colleges that use The Fallen Feather

Aatse Davie School, Aboriginal Education Office of the Ministry of Education, Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, Acadia University, Adams Lake Indian Band, Arrow Lakes School District #10, Aspen View Schools, Assiniboine Community College, Aurora College, Yk Campus, Avon Maitland District School Board, Babine Aboriginal Secondary School, Battle River Regional Division #31, Blue Quills First Nations [...]

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Apr 02 2008

The Fallen Feather is an Official Selection of the 11th Okanagan International Film Festival April 16th-20th, 2008

The 11th Okanagan International Film Festival. Thursday April 17th, 2008 The Fallen Feather Pre-Party was held on the Houseboat at 5:00pm. It was a great opportunity for co-owners in the film to mingle and meet with media, Aboriginal Educators and Advocates, family, friends and attendees of the evening performance. Director Randy Bezeau Introduced the 7:00pm screening [...]

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Feb 28 2008

Nominate Your Aboriginal Role Model!

The National Aboriginal Role Model Program is seeking nominations of young Aboriginal role models for its 2008–09 program. The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. “Lead Your Way!” inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals. Each year 12 Aboriginal role models [...]

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Jan 31 2008

The Chilcotin War of 1864 (Tsilhqot’in )

In The Fallen Feather, we mention in passing one of Canada’s least known Indian wars. The Chilcotin War of 1864. This conflict had such far-reaching political consequences that I feel the need to write a few words. Near Butte Inlet along the Halmalthaka River lies the sovereign territory of the Chilcotin Nation. The British [...]

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Jan 23 2008

The Eagle and the Condor – Time of the Sixth Sun

The Indigenous peoples of North and South America have long ago foreseen the interconnectedness between all living things. Beings, plants, animals and elements of our planet. When we harm one we consequently harm them all, like a ripple effect. The prophesy of the Eagle and the Condor, has been a significant legend [...]

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