May 21, 2009

Whitehorse councillors question dollars and cents of hosting Arctic Winter Games

Whitehorse has been awarded the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, but as councillors debate whether to seal the deal, some worry about whether the city can afford it.
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May 19, 2009

Diminutive defender is a big-time player

Autumn Garnham has a dream of playing hockey for Team Canada. If her play for Team Manitoba at this past weekend’s 2009 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Winnipeg is any indication, that dream might not be too far from becoming a reality.
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Aboriginal hockey stars victorious

Some young Aboriginal hockey players from North Eastman helped lead female Team Manitoba to victory last week at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Winnipeg.
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May 6, 2009

Building self-esteem - Aboriginal players serve as role models for youth

Not long ago, the future was cloudy for a young aboriginal female hockey player. Now, the Olympics are the limit.

And the annual National Aboriginal Under-18 Hockey Championship for both men and women has played a large part in the rapid development of Canada's budding stars.
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NAN Welcomes Arrival of New Athletics Program to its Communities

Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose welcomes the arrival to Nishnawbe Aski Nation schools a program called Fun in Athletics. Administered by International Fun and Team Athletics (IFTA), the program is designed to educate youth of the achievements of great First Nations sporting heroes, and through modern physical fitness programming and goal setting, to inspire them to take up sports.
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May 5, 2009

National hockey tournament showcases aboriginal talent

Some of Canada's best junior hockey players are in Winnipeg this week to compete in the national aboriginal hockey championships.
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May 4, 2009

AFN Launches Fitness Challenge on National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day

On May 1, 2009, National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day, the Assembly of First Nations is calling on teachers for help in organizing this year's Fitness Challenge which is aimed at First Nations students.
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May 1, 2009

AFN Launches Fitness Challenge on National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day

On May 1, 2009, National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day, the Assembly of First Nations is calling on teachers for help in organizing this year's Fitness Challenge which is aimed at First Nations students. The goal of the fitness challenge is to raise awareness about the positive relationship between diabetes and healthy living.
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