Cuthand, Doug

Discusses the denied Aboriginal rights claims by nine Dakota First Nations. Canada argues that these people are refugees, following the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1976, but the Dakota argues that they were in fact returning to their traditional lands in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Discussion of poverty and at the same time the development of Canada's first Aboriginal bank: the First Nations Bank of Canada.

Looks at this disease and how it effects the first Nations' population of Saskatchewan.

Looks at causes of the diabetes epidemic among Aboriginal people and offers some solutions to the problem.

Examines the lack of respect and understanding in Saskatchewan for historical Aboriginal treaties and current constitutional rights.

Donna Gamble speaks candidly as a mother and an outreach worker about her motivations and ongoing struggle with addiction. Duration: 50:35.

Describes which students do not qualify for the residential school settlement due to funding and/or school classification. Article ends with comments on June Draude's appointment as Minister of Indian and Métis Relations and Northern Affairs.

Discusses the social and economic effects of the drought on the agricultural lifestyle of Saskatchewan Aboriginals.

Contends that poverty is the major underlying cause to the spread of tuberculosis in Aboriginal communities.

Examines the connection between AIDS and drug addiction and why it is rampant in the Aboriginal population.

Argues that improved economic conditions and better quality of life are occurring because of greater education levels attained.

Reviews the decline of the Steven Harper federal government's approach to First Nations funding such as the cancellation of the Kelowna Accord.

Discusses the rights and responsibilities of the government and the First Nations people in the area of education.

Advocates that education for First Nations based on affirmative action is important for Saskatchewan's future.

Commentary on the 2006 Federal election and how it's outcome could impact various Aboriginal rights and issues.

Reviews the desperate search for Tamra Keepness and how Aboriginal people need to continue to work together as one unified community.

Reviews the devastation of epidemic diseases on First Nations people.

Discusses the need for politicians in Saskatchewan to focus on Aboriginal education, housing and employment.

Highlights both historical and current powwow practices and events.

Compares past Christmas traditions between the Wood Land Creek and Plains Cree to present Christmas traditions.

Recounts, on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, the deaths of 33 people during construction of a bridge across the St. Lawrence River.

Comments on the chief's task force report which recommends a smaller board of governors and less direct control by the chiefs.

Contends that funds for housing, health care, and skills training are not enough.

Suggests that Phil Fontaine's election as leader of the Assembly of First Nations signals a conciliatory approach to relations with the federal government.

Comments on the failure of the Federal government to properly manage revenue trust funds for Aboriginal peoples.