Cuthand, Doug

Explores the possibility of an Aboriginal Canadian Prime Minister after Barack Obama was elected President in the United States.

Describes the Treaty Land Entitlement process and backroom politics in advance of the 2007 Saskatchewan Provincial Election.

Remembering an early activist who was president of the Indian Association of Alberta as well as a noted academic.

Discusses the short-term benefits and long-term drawbacks of casinos in Saskatchewan.

Author fears that invoking the notwithstanding clause over same-sex marriage could eventually be used by provinces in regards to aboriginal rights.

States that Statistics Canada figures on the number of people living on reserve are considerably lower than Indian Affairs statistics and discusses how this may negatively affect formula funding.

Promotes zero tolerance on violation against Aboriginal women.

Advocates that solutions to the rapid changes that are occurring should come from the people and not be imposed from outside.

Outlines how the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has impacted Aboriginal people.

Discusses David Ahenakew, how the FSIN now needs to move forward to address social, economic and political issues, and again build a good working relationship with the federal and provincial governments.

Chronicles the accomplishments of the long serving chief of the Lac La Ronge Band in northern Saskatchewan who's retiring from the post.

Summarizes the life of Gorden Oakes (1933-2002) as Chief of Nekaneet First Nation in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Describes how a series of misunderstandings, poor interpretation and hysteria contributed to a unjust sentence for the Willow Cree leader and restrictions for the Beardy's Band.

Contends that all people should work for a living and that any individual has the capability for success by following a few simple rules. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band in the South Okanagan presents his band as an illustration of this success.

Author reflects on the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and argues that there is a need to strengthen the First Nations with eyes focused on the long term future.

Author reflects on the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) and argues that there is a need to stregthen the First Nations with eyes focused on the long term future.

History and explanation of "Jordan's Principle", where the welfare of the child comes first and governments work together for the benefit of the weakest citizens.

Compares Prime Minister Jean Chretien's unpopular relationship with First Nations communities to Paul Martin's vision.

Celebrates holiday customs with a humourous rendition of the well known Christmas poem.

Observes the rise and fall of Christianity within communities.

Discusses global warming as it impacts ecosystems and hunting grounds.

Author argues that Aboriginals may have faired better had a 2008 coalition government been formed.

Contends that the Department of Indian Affairs has a plan to change the rules governing First Nations, but suggests that Native people should have the right to develop their own democratic self-government.

Discussion of colonialism, and sections of the Indian Act that prevented gatherings of any kind, especially political organizing.

Canada's Truth and Reconcilation Commission will focus on the suffering by First Nations and Metis children while at residential schools.