Cuthand, Doug

Historical overview of the destructive policies of Hayter Reed, who spent much of his career in Indian Affairs was deputy superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1893-1897.

Historical overview of philosophy behind control over Indian education pioneered by Saskatchewan Native leaders.

Brief comments on the Medicine Chest Task Force, Phil Fontaine's life after politics, Colin Thatcher's book, and an Australian governments admission.

Supports a grassroots approach to self-government rather than federally imposed rules of governance.

Analyzes two examples of business ventures: the Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan and the Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia.

Commentary on the continuing staff turnover, inner turmoil, and backroom politics by the FSIN over the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC).

Brief comments on stories from United States regarding law cases, the economy, a reality show, and a facebook incident.

Comments on some great Saskatchewan athletes like Paul Acoose and Alex Wuttunee Decoteau. Also discusses the 1996 Indian Summer Games at Ahtahkakoop Reserve in Saskatchewan.

Discusses the spiritual, social and cultural importance of the Saskatchewan Indian Summer Games held in 2003 at the Flying Dust First Nation.

Looks at the "spirit and intent" of Treaty and that rules of interpretation should be in the context of current reality, e.g., 1993 Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.

Cautions against funding approaches that do not include First Nations input.

Commentary about the apparent "public be damned" approach to decision making by the Chiefs contends that such an approach is damaging in the long term.

Advocates that to address climate change, western opinions about nature should align more closely to Aboriginal philosophies.

Meeting of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and their discussion of areas of common concern.

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.

Examines the historical reasons for treaties and comments on the failure of treaty implementation.

Reflects on the human rights of prisoners in Canada's correctional system.

Reflection on some of the tragedies during 2004, like the Tsunami in Southeast Asia, a fatal Canada Day accident near Cochin, SK and the disappearance of Tamra Keepness in Regina.

Comments on the non-implemention of the Kelowna Accord and the belief that treaties agreeing to obey the laws must be honoured.

Argues that the federal/provincial/First Nation agreement should be honoured. Also comments on the Kitchenuhmayboosib Inninuwug First Nation's refusal to comply with a court order to give a mining company permission to drill on traditional land.

Reports that the Department of Indian Affairs capped First Nation funding for core services at two percent a year and its impact.

Looks at the dissimilar percentages of high school student graduates attending First Nation communities and those who attend provincial schools.

Explains how the Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement has created problems with land transfered to reserve status.

The Begay report recommends changes to governance of the First Nations University of Canada if the University is to survive.

Discusses how the Catholic Church's statement of regret has helped First Nations people move forward.