Playing the White Man’s Games
‘Playing the White Man’s Games’ tells the extraordinary stories of Native American athletes who not only overcame tremendous obstacles to play, but dominated the NFL, CFL, PGA, Olympic Games, NHL and Professional Wrestling.
 
Jim Thorpe, who ABC TV has dubbed “Athlete of the Century,” began his track and field career by besting the competition on the college varsity high jump team — wearing street shoes—then went on to win gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympic Games. But he didn’t stop there. Next he tackled football, dominating the NCAA and NFL. After that he turned his talents to major league baseball. In all, Thorpe excelled in every one of the twenty-two sports he attempted… including a national championship in ballroom dancing.
 
Meet Billy Mills, who improved his best time by an unheard of fifty seconds to win the 10,000-metre Olympic race in “the greatest upset in Olympic history.”
 
Notah Begay III, the grandson of a Navajo code talker, had played golf only on public courses until he won four PGA tournaments in his first two years on the pro golf tour.
 
The incomparable Ed “Wahoo” McDaniel was an NFL star who also won hundreds of professional wrestling championships.
Along the way he fought thousands of matches, and received over 3,000 stitches. Never one to back down from a challenge, he
once washed down a gallon of jalapeño peppers with a quart of motor oil on a dare.
 
The fascinating stories of these colourful characters, sometimes referred to as the “forgotten Americans,” shows how these
Native American were heroes, not only on the field of play, but in their communities, where they were both role models and
champions for Native history and culture.
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NATOA
2015 2nd Annual National Conference & Annual General Meeting, May 26&27,2015, Calgary, Alberta Marriott Calgary & Calgary Convention Centre
Conference Highlights Include:
Explore the Indigenous Trust and Investment Industry
Develop an understanding of the background, evolution and complexities of Indigenous Trusts
Learn how to identify your needs and those you may work with to help you manage your vital Community assets
Meet, network, and develop working relationships with world wide leaders in the Trust and Investment Community
Who Should Attend:

• Chief and Council
• Mining/ Energy Executives
• Executive Directors
• Band Managers
• Trust Officers
• Academic Leaders and Students
• Educators Economic Development Officers
• Program Managers
• Band Administration
• Finance
• Indigenous Business Owners
• Indigenous Consultants
• Elected Leaders
• CEO’s
• Law Firm Executives
• All Interested Groups and Individuals
• Other Decision-MakersNational Indigenous Trust Officers Association (NATOA) is a national charitable organization dedicated to assisttng Indigenous communities in building capacity within communities with their Trust Settlements. We invite you to join us at our “Traditional Values-Guiding Principles” Conference and Trade show.
  This year’s topic “Traditional Values-Guiding Principles” will be aimed at providing:
  • Indigenous Communities with the comfort and confidence of moving forward with a renewed sense of their Culture and History
  • Relevant information to help Communities and Leaders to use their own Traditional Values to be utilized as their Guiding    Principles for their own Trust and Investment operations

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WCFNAEC
WestCan | Lighting The Fire 2015 – First Nations Administrators Education Conference and Tradeshow
May 6-8, 2015 | Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Where Eagles Gather – First Nations Education Leadership Summit
The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) is proud to host its 17th annual Lighting the Fire Conference in conjunction with the 11th annual Western Canada First Nations Administrators Education Conference and Tradeshow. The joint conference will be held May 6-8, 2015 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As our First Nations school systems have grown through the 21st century a generation of dynamic education leaders have emerged, influenced by  those visionaries who sought to push Indigenous education rights and self-determination forward.
Conference Highlights Include
• Showcase perspectives from educational and political leadership
• Keynote speaker Joseph Boyden and Manitoba First Nations Chiefs Panel
• Innovave educaon plans and strategies that have been successful in First Naon communies and schools
• Workshops and presentations that focus on ground-breaking initiatives, curricula, and viewpoints to support and inspire all stakeholders in    First Nations education
• Lighng the Fire Banquet hosted by Rosanna Deerchild; Leonard Sumner as musical entertainment
• Tradeshow, featuring education-based businesses and organizations, and artisans/crafts
Some Workshops Topics Include:
• Cree Immersion for the Elementary Teacher
• First Nations Astronomy
• Hands-on Interactive Science Workshop
• Grades K-2: Selecng First Nations Books That Are Just Right!
• Grades 8-11: Move Your Struggling Math Students Forward
• Early Years: How a Puppet and an Innovative Assessment are Impacting Students and Engaging Parents
• Learning Upgrade: Individualized Success Through Songs, Video and Games
• Introduction to Physical Computing and Arduino-Your Gateway to Grade 9-12 Electronics Technology
Who Should Attend:
• Classroom Teachers • Resource Teachers • Para-Educators • Leadership • First Nations Elders • Educators • Education Administrators • Government Representatives • Education Directors • Principals • Professionals • Students • Parents • Chiefs and Councillors • School Board Members • Education Stakeholders • All Interested Individuals/Groups
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NATOA
This year’s topic will be aimed at providing Indigenous Communities with the comfort and confidence of moving forward with a renewed sense of their Culture and History. Indigenous Communities are no longer satisfied just to sit at the table – the goal of the Conference is to assist in providing relevant information to help Communities and Leaders to use their own Traditional Values to be utilized as their Guiding Principles for their own Trust and Investment operations.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Explore the Indigenous Trust and Investment Industry
Develop an understanding of the background, evolution and complexities of Indigenous Trusts
Learn how to identify your needs and those you may work with to help you manage your vital Community assets
Meet, network, and develop working relationships with world wide leaders in the Trust & Investment Community
Enjoy an evening of bingo, a charity golf tournament, engaging keynote speakers and Tradeshow
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Chiefs, CEO’s,Executive Directors, Band Managers, Trust Officers, Council Members, Educators, Economic Development Officers, Program Managers, Band Administration, Finance, Indigenous Business Owners, Indigenous Consultants, Elected Leaders, Mining/ Energy Executives, Academic Leaders & Students, Law Firm Executives, Other Decision-Makers
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Rob & Wood
Unique Driftwood Art

Fishing for Wood

Each spring, our Creator blesses my family with amazing driftwood that floats along our home by the Ottawa/ Outaouais River. We started by gathering some to use as firewood, and then we began displaying a few of the more interesting pieces as ornaments that decorate the flower garden and rivers edge for our friends, family and boaters to appreciate.

As more and more driftwood passed by, I noticed some of the wood was extremely interesting and unique, so I began putting my artistic side to work by creating swings, well skirts, hangers for feeders and bird houses, furniture, lamps and driftwood wall art.

Soon, Rob&Wood was born on the concept to recycle and reuse, while cleaning up the environment, protecting Mother Earth and creating unique and beautiful pieces of driftwood art.

My wife, Sylvie, and I love going out on our expeditions in search of these special offerings from our Creator.

The Inspiration

Visit our website at www.RobandWood.ca, and what you will find is nothing short of a miracle. I can assure you that no matter which driftwood art you choose, for a gift or for yourself, it will be a centre of attention that will bless your home, friends and family with peace, hope and great positive energy.

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WCFNAEC
Where Eagles Gather – First Nations Education Leadership Summit
The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) is proud to host the 11th Annual Western Canada First Nations Administrators Education Conference in conjunction with its annual Lighting the Fire Conference. The joint conference will be held May 6-8, 2015, at the Victoria Inn and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As our First Nations school systems have grown through the 21st century, a generation of dynamic education leaders have emerged, influenced by those visionaries who sought to push Indigenous education rights and self-determination forward.
Conference Highlights Include
• Showcase perspectives from educational and political leadership
• Keynote speaker Joseph Boyden and Manitoba First Nations Chiefs Panel
• Innovative education plans and strategies that have been successful in First Nation communities and schools
• Workshops and presentations that focus on ground-breaking initiatives, curricula, and viewpoints to support and inspire all stakeholders in First Nations education
• Lighting the Fire Banquet with Manitoba’s finest entertainment
Who Should Attend

•  First Nations Elders
•  Leadership
•  Government Representatives
•  Education Administrators
•  Principals
•  Education Directors
•  Professionals
• Educators
•  Parents
•  Students
•  School Boards
•  Chiefs and Councillors
•  Education Stakeholders
•  All Other Interested Individuals and Groups

For more information including registration, agenda, speakers, tradeshow and accommodation and travel:
www.GoToRegister.ca/WCFNAEC
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Art New
My name is Art New, and I have been dealing with First Nations and housing for nearly 25 years. I am very proud of the housing we have
developed for First Nations Communities in Western Canada.
I invite you to come and visit our Show Homes in: Airdrie | Red Deer | Regina
I promise that you will not be disappointed.
• We can supply 200 homes per year to First Nations with a 60-90 day delivery
• We are committed to providing the best built and energy efficient homes at affordable and competitive prices
• All our homes are built to CSA A-277 Standards and meet all provincial codes
• Most of our homes are super insulated and are EnerGuide80 Certified
To see photos and floor plans of our homes and for more information, visit my website:
www.ArtNew.ca
To Assist you with your travel costs I will pay for your accommodations. (some restrictions apply)
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WCFNAEC
Where Eagles Gather – First Nations Education Leadership Summit
Who Should Attend

•  First Nations Elders
•  Leadership
•  Government Representatives
•  Education Administrators
•  Principals
•  Education Directors
•  Professionals
• Educators
•  Parents
•  Students
•  School Boards
•  Chiefs and Councillors
•  Education Stakeholders
•  All Other Interested Individuals and Groups

Conference Highlights Include
• Showcase perspectives from educational and political leadership
• Keynote speaker Joseph Boyden and many more
• Innovative education plans and strategies that have been successful in First Nation communities and schools
• Workshops and presentations that focus on ground-breaking initiatives, curricula, and viewpoints to support and inspire all stakeholders in First Nation education
• Lighting the Fire Banquet with Manitoba’s finest entertainment
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AANDC
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