Wheeler, Winona

Looks at elections and the responsibility of individuals to be involved in politics by asking questions and demanding accountability of their elected officials. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the importance of teaching children responsibility and self-discipline. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at conflicting stories surrounding the origin of the Cree syllabic system.

Comments on various activities in the Native Studies Department at the University of Saskatchewan, including a possible name change. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Very brief profile Charles Cowley Pratt, an Anglican lay reader, schoolteacher, and interpreter for Treaty 4 at Fort Qu’Appelle in 1874.

Comments on the importance of special family holiday traditions. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Discusses the importance of Elders as storytellers and oral historians. Chapter from The West and Beyond: New Perspectives on an Imagined Region edited Alvin Finkel, Sarah Carter, and Peter Fortna. Scroll down to access.

Website includes current and past issues of the online version of the news publication covering a wide range of topics including editorials by Winona Wheeler.

Comments on the message conveyed by Elders for all to pitch in and contribute to community in an attempt to revive community spirit. Article located on page 5.

Reports on the 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission conference in Vancouver. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Comments on the importance of taking time to select the proper career. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Suggests that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations should resort back to their original mandate of, among other things, protecting Treaty Rights. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the Mayan calendar and the prediction of the "world as we know it" ending in the year 2012. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at lessons human beings could learn from horses including honesty and trust. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Introduction to articles about personal relationships, alternative world views, and personal introspection.

Argues that First Nation leaders should be spending more time and effort on protecting treaty rights as some rights have already been lost or weakened. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the tradition of planting gardens, the demise of this tradition, and random acts of kindness. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at several inspirational stories of long distance First Nations runners and the continuation of the legacy by athletes attending the North American Indigenous Games. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Discusses history projects focusing on the complexities of translating the Elders oral histories into text.

Comments on the lack of Native arts and crafts available for purchase in Saskatchewan. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the importance of university Native Studies departments and the creative and holistic ways in which students are taught. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Author reflects on Remembrance Day ceremonies, Inherent/Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, social issues and the FSIN election. Article located by scrolling to page 5.

Looks at the benefits of post secondary education. Article found by scrolling to page 9.

Argues that people should do whatever they can to reduce pollution including driving less, reduce water usage, and stop using disposable diapers. Article found by scrolling to page 5.

Discusses a pictorial exhibit, displayed during the June 2012 Truth and Reconciliation National Event, researched by a University of Saskatchewan Native Studies class. Article located by scrolling to page 5.