Hello, Tansi, Shalom,

Notice to Metis people.  July 4, 2012 I stopped at the Metis Nation head office to inform the registry of the passing of three Metis people (peace be on them) - two of whom I know for sure were members - my own dear mother Violet Eileen Pasula -Feb 6, 2012 and a dear freind from the Elizabeth Settlement- Violet Irene Bruneau -April 27, 2012. the other one was my cousin George Belcourt -march 31, 2012.  I am bringing this notice publicly because during the last election I was told there were names on the active membership list of people who were deceased.  Apparently family members had submitted an appropriate document to the MNA adn the names were not taken off.  For those of you 'in the know' this has serious ramifications.  I needed to do this now as I don't know where I'll be during the next MNA election.  Please check your membership lists, local and regional presidents and see if these names are still on the list. This is your responsibility.  
Enjoy the great summer and be blessed.

Invitation

I know there are many opportunites to support a myriad of great causes, but if you are particularly fond of faith based non-profits who support both immigrant and Aboriginal populations, here is an open door.  I've been associated with the Christian Immigrant Support Services (CISS) for two years now.  I spoke at their summer camp on Aboriginal day.  How many immigrant groups have an Aboriginal Day?  They honor us, let's honor them.  I have tickets as well as Charles. See you there!

Blessed Resurrection Sunday !!!

thanks to Bruce for sending me this link.  I will revisit it often - its inspiring.  Hope you think so as well.

The Resurrection is a 12 feet x 40 feet mural, oil on canvas.

It is a depiction of the moment of Jesus emerging from the tomb.

This mural was commissioned by the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas , Texas.

Here is a video of the artist creating this huge mural, discussing his creation.

http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?s=/vod/MW131v2_WS