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Although Kindergarten is not compulsory in many states, most families choose to start their child’s formal education in this setting. Kindergarten is thought by most professional educators to lay the foundation for a child’s educational experience. It is believed that how a child is exposed to letters and their sounds, numbers and patterns, and other early academics will determine if they are successful in learning to read. The only question that seems to arise is at what age a child should begin this formal training.The majority of school districts have strictly enforced policies about the age a child must be when they enter Kindergarten. This specific age requirement differs throughout the United States. In some districts a child must be five years old by July 1 of the year they are planning to enter sc

world with their traditional hunting/wildlife watching knowledge and experience).

Enjoy a guided or self-guided hike through the national park, or a well-deserved stop in the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum - a treasure trove of local lore that rivals any big-city archive. (Be sure to check out the society's centennial cookbook, jam-packed with recipes including those tantalizing tidbits listed above).

Retreat in Elk Island

Just one hour from the capital City of Edmonton, the Elk Island Retreat is a campground, tipi camp and cultural centre, boasting an authentic experience that has wowed travelers from around the world. Situated in a forested valley, surrounded by prairie farmland, this 60-acre tract of land is home to a vast array of birds, wild animals and foliage that can

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Ecotourism is catching on all over the world. An ecotourism adventure vacation takes you to amazing destinations and immerses you in another culture. For travelers looking for an ecotourism experience this summer, the province of Alberta in Canada offers a variety of Aboriginal experiences and attractions, celebrating the recorded history of its first inhabitants more than 12,000 years ago. From celebrated provincial historic sites to little-known historic spots, there are numerous opportunities for travelers to explore Alberta's cultural roots.

There's fiddle music in the air and no shortage of pride among the throngs of people gathered on the grassy riverbank to watch Alberta's Aboriginal heritage unfold in a swirl of puffy skirts, Metis sashes and square dance-style revelry. The cultural festivities at Metis Crossing cultural and interpretive centre, situated at the historic fur-trading route alongside the North Saskatchewan River an hour east of Edmonton, symbolize an important development in Canada's Aboriginal community.

Explore M?tis Crossing

Canada's M?tis citizens - the mixed-blood offspring of European pioneers and the region's First Nations inhabitants - were until recently considered the nation's 'forgotten people'. The official opening of Metis Crossing near the town of Smoky Lake last year heralded a long-overdue acknowledgement of the unique culture, history, language and accomplishments of this unique Aboriginal group.

Visitors to Canada's first major Metis interpretive centre, situated on 512 acres where traders and First Nations gathered for centuries to ply their wares, have plenty to keep them entertained and informed. They can munch on bannock, the traditional unleavened bread, learn how to weave a colorful Metis sash, watch animal hides being tanned, check out the technical skills required to erect a trapper's tent or learn about the history and culture on individual or guided tours.

Celebrate History in Fort Chipewyan

Fine. Maybe Jellied Moose Nose, Smoked Muskrat or Lynx Stew isn't your cup of tea. But for the First Nations people who carved out a living in the rugged wilds of Northeast Alberta, nature's backyard was also their kitchen.

These delicacies aren't likely to be on the menu these days, but there's a bounty of fresh fare on tap from the vast and pristine Lake Athabasca. One of Alberta's oldest communities, the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan is located just a few hundred miles south of the Northwest Territories border. It's also the jumping-off point to the world's second largest national park - Wood Buffalo National Park.

You can find incredible wildlife watching, Aboriginal cultural experiences and world-famous Athabasca pickerel (a tasty freshwater fish exclusive to northern Canada) in Fort Chipewyan. It's a unique, untouched community accessible by boat or air from the cities of Fort McMurray or Edmonton, and by winter road in the colder months.

Escaping it all may mean a stay at Moose Crossing, a picturesque tent camp and lodge north of Fort Chip on the expansive Athabasca River delta. (Owners Alice and John Rigney, longtime residents of the area, have catered to travelers from around the world with their traditional hunting/wildlife watching knowledge and experience).

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Panic Attack: The Worst Panic Attack Yet! Part 3
The humour of needing a bedpan as I said was a release from the panic attack as it was building.Everything was going on at the same time it seemed, as we sped along the highway.The driver calling back to the guy watching me, the attendant asking me questions that I found to be annoying, sounds of the equipment shaking from the speed of the ambulance.You get the picture.They kept doing the E.C.G. reading and even though I was shaking ,scared, and in pain I could tell by the tone of their voices that there was a need to get me to the hospital ASAP.It felt like we would never get to the hospital and I did not recall it taking that long to drive up to our cabin earlier, even in that old truck.In my rational mind I knew my husband was somewhere behind us but him not being the

festivities at Metis Crossing cultural and interpretive centre, situated at the historic fur-trading route alongside the North Saskatchewan River an hour east of Edmonton, symbolize an important development in Canada's Aboriginal community.

Explore M?tis Crossing

Celebrate History in Fort Chipewyan

Retreat in Elk Island

Product Photography: The Three C's to Success on the Web
The holidays always burn a hole in my credit card. Three family members have birthdays in December, and then it's Christmas. That's a lot of shopping. Or, in my case, a lot of surfing for what to buy them on the web.This year, my wife wanted a certain pair of brown canvas shoes, which I found on no less than seven different sites. How did I decide where to buy them? Why, I picked the site with the best product photo, of course!Maybe it's just me, but I like to see what I'm buying. Yeah, I do Photoshop work for a living, so I could be biased. But it just gives me so much more confidence in my online shopping when I can really see that the item is exactly what I wanted.Not all e-commerce sites seem to feel the same. In my shopping, I ran across two sites that had a nice "No Photo

ies to ply their wares, have plenty to keep them entertained and informed. They can munch on bannock, the traditional unleavened bread, learn how to weave a colorful Metis sash, watch animal hides being tanned, check out the technical skills required to erect a trapper's tent or learn about the history and culture on individual or guided tours.

Celebrate History in Fort Chipewyan

Retreat in Elk Island

Take Due Caution When You Wire Money
Quite a few years ago I was a bartender in a small town on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My girlfriend (who is my wife now) went to Dover for a NASCAR race. While I was working in the bar all alone she phoned me asking me to wire her some money as soon as possible.I didn't see how that would be possible because I working alone and by the time I finished work all the banks would have been closed. Of course, I tried to explain that to my girlfriend but she told me that I badly needed to wire her some money because if I didn't she wouldn't be able to make it home.It wouldn't have happened like that if she hadn't forgotten her credit cards and ATM card. She noticed she had not taken them when she tried to buy some food at a store while travelling. She had some cash but not enough for the w

the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan is located just a few hundred miles south of the Northwest Territories border. It's also the jumping-off point to the world's second largest national park - Wood Buffalo National Park.

Retreat in Elk Island

Presenting with a Partner - Tips for Making It a Success
Recently I attended a presentation introducing several new computer software programs. I was doubly delighted. Not only was the presentation lively, informative and exciting, it was orchestrated by not one, but two speakers. This feat in itself offers a huge challenge, and yet, when accomplished as well as the two men I heard, can be an excellent and effective way to present. In this article, I address some of the effective ways of partnering for a presentation.What makes a presentation given by two people good, along with being worthwhile, not only for them, but also for the audience?Preparation, preparation, preparation. It was extremely evident that the two men who were working together – they bill themselves as "brothers" – were both well prepared for their portion of the p

world with their traditional hunting/wildlife watching knowledge and experience).

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"People are really almost overwhelmed with the natural beauty of the area, and particularly impressed with the Aboriginal cultural programs we offer," says Doug Heckbert, who owns the retreat with business partner Rick Hanneman

The centre offers a range of activities supported by local Aboriginal elders and cultural experts, including tipi stays, spiritual talking circles and some purifying sweat lodge ceremonies. "There's a lot of appreciation now for Aboriginal culture and spiritual practices," says Heckbert. "The kids love it . . . and the adults have a deep appreciation of the Aboriginal teachings and how they apply today. It's very magical."

Visit a United Nations World Heritage Site

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is older than the pyramids of Egypt; older even than the archaic rocks of Stonehenge in England. This seven-storey interpretive centre, built into the sandstone cliffs 200 kilometres (140 miles) south of Calgary, has reached international fame not just for its quirky name but also for its unique exhibits.

The facility - a United Nations World Heritage Site - pays homage to the First Nations citizens who for 6,000 years hunted and lived in the region. In particular, the site documents the importance of the buffalo jump, an important food and sustenance source that provided meat, hides and bones (used for tools and weapons).

Visitors can walk on interpretive trails among the wildflowers and grasslands to view ancient rock cairns used to funnel stampeding buffalo toward certain death on the cliffs. The story of the demise of the buffalo is documented via videos and artifacts.

Authentic, Magical First Nations Experiences

For anyone interested in a first-hand experience of the magic and traditions of the province's founders, a visit to Kak Ki Yaw Cultural Camp in Lac La Biche is definitely in order. In addition to offering traditional First Nations experiences like sweat lodges and outdoor survival techniques, Elder and long-time trapper Walter Quinn offers a tantalizing glimpse into the structure, routine and lifestyles of the area's Aboriginal community.

So if you've been considering a different type of vacation this summer, an ecotourism adventure in Alberta, Canada could be just the ticket.

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M?tis Crossing

Fort Chipewyan

Elk Island Retreat

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Alberta Aboriginal Tourism

Kak Ki Yaw Cultural Camp

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