Cuthand, Doug

Comments on the flooding at Red Earth, Saskatchewan and how the media said people were evacuated to Prince Albert and Saskatoon, but many stayed with relatives at the Opaskwayak First Nation at The Pas, or Shoal Lake, Cumberland House and James Smith First Nations.

Contends that the results of the British Columbia referendum are restrictive in regards to future treaty and land negotiations.

Highlights the efforts of Women of Dawn to recognize achievements within the Aboriginal community through the First Nations Award Ceremony.

Discussion of the Geo-Memorial Project which commemorates Saskatchewan soldiers killed in action by naming geographical landmarks after them.

Argues that the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF), athough it may help alleviate some housing concerns, is inadequate due to overly optimistic household financial assumptions.

Argues that First Nations people, living on reserves, need to develop wealth creation by means other than real estate, in order to increase their net worth.

Suggests that there is a need for First Nations to begin seeing reserves in a more positive light by looking for the opportunities around them.

Comments on how the government has "fossilized" the claims process, making people fill out complex forms, spending millions on administration costs and spending only 25% of the total so far for victims.

Critical commentary on the slow pace toward a resolution in regards to issues surrounding residential schools.

Advocates increased funding to reduce poverty and improve aboriginal conditions, allowing Canada to maintain high rankings given by the UN human development index.

Commentary on the issue of natural resource revenue sharing argues that long-term budget plans are needed to accommodate proper allocation of revenues.

Advocates restoration of academic freedom, a process which could take years but is critical to the long term health of the institution.

Outlines the results of two studies, one Canadian, the other from the United States comparing urban and reserve aboriginal health.

Recollections of the past one hundred years of Aboriginal history on the eve of Saskatchewan's centennial.

Examines the alarming rate at which Aboriginal people are contracting HIV and AIDS.

States that a lack of education contributes to higher incarceration rates which in turn has a greater cost to society than adequate education programs.

Discusses hockey legend Freddie Sasakamoose as a strong role model for young people.

Explores systemic racism in Canada and changing demographics in Saskatchewan.

Reflects on the history of Saskatchewan's First Nations and the contributions they made to Saskatchewan and Canada.

Argues that 2003 Saskatoon Civic Election was marred by racism and an unreasonable amount of support for Jim Pankiw.

Describes compensation dispersal for the survivors of the residential school settlement.

Describes the destruction caused by the forced relocation of Aboriginal children into the residential school system.

Argues that self government and economic progress are firmly linked and must develop together.

Examines the issues behind the newly introduced First Nations Governance Act.

Describes the television series, We Shall Remain, that chronicles the history of Native Americans from their perspective.