Cuthand, Doug

Commentary on developments regarding issues surrounding the West Coast salmon fishery.

Reflects on Prime Minister Jean Chretien's relationship with Aboriginal people throughout his career.

Highlights content related to First Nations issues in Prime Minster Stephen Harper's throne speech.

Argues that Saskatoon Police Service's refusal to accept blame in the death of Neil Stonechild, despite the findings of Justice David Wright's final report, has serious ramifications for improved relations between Aboriginals and the city's other residents.

Comments on several recent news items including Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations' elections, the identity of Charlie Smoke, the Pat Lorje incident and the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement.

Four news reports: Chris Shade, chief of the Blood Nation, becomes a Liberal candidate; a judge in Ontario rules on a landmark hunting case; the Assembly of First Nations and a youth assembly schedule meetings for May; and Stephen Harper upsets the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres.

Reflects on traditional powwows which celebrate cultural generosity and bonding.

Author argues that Aboriginal peoples are at a crossroads because language can not be passed down due to diminished parental language proficiently.

Argues that issues like education, health care and jobs for First Nations are being ignored in the Conservatives third (Feb 2008) Federal Budget.

Advocates that hate crime charges against David Ahenakew and Jim Pankiw will not be effective solutions for their racist views.

Examines two culturally distinct views of land ownership.

Argues that the Federal government's changes to the Indian Act to change matrimonial property rights is long overdue.

Explores the reasons behind the high incidence of tuberculosis among First Nations people in Saskatchewan.

Argues that determining who are Métis is the role of the Métis themselves, and also discusses the Métis Hunting Act.

Examines aboriginal dropout rates, quality of instruction, and support from home in the education system.

Investigates candidates Mathew Coon Come, Phil Fontaine and Roberta Jamieson, who are all running for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

Commentary on the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) elections for the positions of Second and Fourth Vice-Chiefs.

Analyzes controversial names given to sports teams, such as the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, baseball's Atlanta Braves as well as two high school teams.

Comments on instances of ethnic stereotyping since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Examines racial profiling directed at Muslims and gives an account of historical Canadian racial profiling.

Analysis of a 2006 RCMP discussion report on poverty in Aboriginal communities argues that to improve the situation education, skills training, and employment are needed.

Viewpoint on the monetary and social value of residential school payouts.

Opinion regarding changes newly elected FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild could implement in the future.

Tribute to the late Gordon MacMurchy, a senior member of the Allan Blakeney cabinet and MLA from 1971 to 1982 whose responsibilities included First Nations affairs.

Brief comments on three stories regarding the recession, a child custody case, and an animal rights incident.