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4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 16,1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Cody's 3nd Birthday Happy 2nd Birthday Cody (November 17, 1993) Love Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Papa and Nanny XXXXX Health Foods & Natural Products Native Perspectives conference introduces pub By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star They're calling it "The little conference that grew," and this describes it well. : A native conference held at Durham College on the week- end attracted more than 350 people. Organizers had deter- mined that if 100 people attend- edit would have been a success. "Native Perspectives," spon- sored by the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and Durham College, was a two-day conference designed to provide an opportunity for individuals interested in learning and expe- riencing Ojibway traditions, ceremonies and history. The conference featured en- tertainment, native cuisine, handicrafts and a number of re- lated workshops. Kelly Ewing, Community Fa- cility Manager for the Missis- saugas of Scugog Island and or- ganizer of the event, said she was pleased with the outcome of the conference. Ms. Ewing believes the two- day eventserved as a good intro- duction to the community and let the public know that there was a First Nation alive and wellin Durham. "We just introduced people to the First Nation," she said. "This is just a taste of what is to come for Scugog." lic to First Nation . 2% Fa f 3 EE NE % : Youd ry Herbally Yours at 180 Mary Street, = Port Perry ~ 985-0861 A conference on native issues was held at Durham College on the weekend, where more than 350 took part in the two-day affair featuring native entertainment, cuisine and related work- shops. Oliver Dick, a member of Eagle Heart, performed during the opening ceremonies. See story. She believes the First Nation must become more visible if it is tobe understoodin the area. "I think informing the public is the key to understanding us." EFAMOL™ 25% OFF SALUSAN® HERBAL NERVE TONIC But the conference gave more than just the general public a the members from the local First Nation, as well as non- members had the chance to share their ideas, talents and experiences. : Elizabeth McArthur, Equity the year for Indigenous People; to provide an opportunity to ex- perience, share and learn the traditions, ceremonies, history and goals of native people, and to promote awareness of Scugog Size Sug. Retail Sale Price chance to learn more about na- Consultant for Durham Col- Island First Nation. 45's $1 3.50 1 0. 1 5 tive issues, it also gave the na- lege, said the conference 1 really believe we met ou i 1 8 55 tives an opportunity to express achieved the three goals the or- goals and went beyond them, 90's $24.75 J themselves. ganizerssetout to accomplish. she said. 180's $47.90 95 Ms. Ewing said a number of These goals were to celebrate Although the conference end- ed on Saturday, she said the ex- perience did not end then as a number of people "made friends and connections" and as a result the experience will continue. KARATE MATTHEW JONES - age 8 250 ml $17.95 15.25 500ml $29.65 iid Salusan (alcohol-free) Men ~ Women ~ Children 250ml $21.55 FLORADIX Herbal ron Extract & FLORAVITAL veast-Froe iron INTRODUCTORY Size Sug, Retail Sale Price COURSE 250m $1665 $14.15 19.95 500ml $27.95 23.75 Leam about Karate be tore vou FloraVital 14.15 : 250ml $16.65 . he 500ml $27.95 23.75 ACADEMIC MPRQVEMENT| 15% OFF __ SELF-ESTERM Creme de Mint . Toothpast pa. --. DISCIPLINE jiem---- A Sug. Retail - $6.40 _ 33% OFF o Buy 200 g tubo pr PHYSICAL CONDITIONING --2 LOCATIONS - - Coming December 1, 1993, Dr. Claudia Clarke & Associates, to 180 Mary St., Unit 1B. Homepathic Medicine, Nutrition & several other natural health services. », ¥r HIRYU BUSHIDO KAI Martial Arts Centres =» 15258 Simcoe St., Port Perry 985-0205 7/3 Brock St. W., Sh qelglole[ RIP Belo ee!