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Deanna Hamilton

From Deanna’s office window in Westbank, across the lake from Kelowna, you can see the golf club, the new hotel, one of the malls, new housing developments, and the vines growing on the hillside. What you don’t see is where the reserve stops and the town of Westbank starts. That line was not always invisible. In fact, when Deanna grew up, it was painfully obvious. On one side, there were heated homes with running water, lit sidewalks, manicured lawns, and the community beach where you knew you were not welcome if you came from the other side, the side that Deanna grew up in, the one where you did not feel safe or secure.

	Careers Kristen Rock Featured on the cover of the first ever say magazine special edition on best practices in aboriginal economic development, Kristen Rock is definitely a rising star. SAY recently interviewed her to see what changes there have been in the last few years and to get Kristen’s perspective on how her involvement with professional figure skating has impacted her career. READ MORE
	Assembly of First Nations Special Section National Leaders Call Upon Canada for Continued Investment in a Growing Aboriginal Labour Force At a May 28, 2008, Ottawa summit organized by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), National Chief Phil Fontaine, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) President Mary Simon and Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier joined forces to announce their overwhelming support for investments in the Canadian Aboriginal labour force through a new federal Strategy. READ MORE
	COWICHAN 2008 NAIG The opening ceremonies for the NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES were both breathtaking and inspiring. The host community did an excellent job showcasing their rich culture, history and language through dance, music and storytelling. READ MORE
	Guest Editorial FORT MCKAY A Model for Economic Success The economic success of our First Nation is one that we have not earned easily. Our accomplishments are the result of years of hard work and determination in order to obtain economic stability and self sufficiency for our community. For one to appreciate how we have become a model for economic development and progress among First Nation communities in Canada it is important that you understand our economic history and how it has shaped the way we do business today. READ MORE

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