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Canadians Not Ready to Elect Aboriginal as PM
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Canadians Not Ready to Elect Aboriginal as Prime Minister
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, November 7, 2008, p. A15
Description
Explores the possibility of an Aboriginal Canadian Prime Minister after Barack Obama was elected President in the United States.
Canny Indian Leaders Cover All Election Bases
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, June 22, 2007, p. A13
Description
Describes the Treaty Land Entitlement process and backroom politics in advance of the 2007 Saskatchewan Provincial Election.
Cardinal Great Leader at Pivotal Point in History
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, June 24, 2005, p. A13
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Remembering an early activist who was president of the Indian Association of Alberta as well as a noted academic.
Casinos No Answer to First Nations' Needs
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 15, 2004, p. A13
Description
Discusses the short-term benefits and long-term drawbacks of casinos in Saskatchewan.
Cavalier Attitude to Charter Rights Worrisome
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 11, 2005, p. A11
Description
Author fears that invoking the notwithstanding clause over same-sex marriage could eventually be used by provinces in regards to aboriginal rights.
Census Numbers May Hurt Some First Nations
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 16, 2007, p. A11
Description
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.
Change Attitude to Protect Aboriginal Women
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, August 15, 2008, p. A11
Description
Promotes zero tolerance on violation against Aboriginal women.
Change Must Come From Within First Nations
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 9, 2007, p. A9
Description
Advocates that solutions to the rapid changes that are occurring should come from the people and not be imposed from outside.
Charter Anniversary Cause for Native Celebration
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 19, 2002, p. A15
Description
Outlines how the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has impacted Aboriginal people.
Cherry-Picking Principles Bad for FSIN, Chiefs
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 4, 2008, p. A11
Description
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.
Chief Cook Humble Despite Accomplishments
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 18, 2005, p. A13
Description
Chronicles the accomplishments of the long serving chief of the Lac La Ronge Band in northern Saskatchewan who's retiring from the post.
Chief Gordon Oakes Left Outstanding Legacy
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 8, 2002, p. A13
Description
Summarizes the life of Gorden Oakes (1933-2002) as Chief of Nekaneet First Nation in southwestern Saskatchewan.
Chief One Arrows Spirit Returns Home to People
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, August 31, 2007, p. A11
Description
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.
Chief's Blunt Talk Welcome in Indian Country
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, May 15, 2009, p. A9
Description
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.
Chiefs Right to Reject CAP as a Legitimate Voice
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 4, 2008, p. A9
Description
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.
Chiefs Should Rule the Day, Not Tories
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Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 7, 2008, p. A3
Description
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.
Children's Interests Trump Jurisdictional Disputes
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 7, 2008, p. A11
Description
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.
Chretien Should Look For a Graceful Exit
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Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, June 10, 2002, p. B1
Description
Compares Prime Minister Jean Chretien's unpopular relationship with First Nations communities to Paul Martin's vision.
Christmas on the Rez
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 24, 2004, p. A15
Description
Celebrates holiday customs with a humourous rendition of the well known Christmas poem.
Church Author of Own Demise Among Natives
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 20, 1996, p. A5
Description
Observes the rise and fall of Christianity within communities.
Climate Problems Heating Up
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Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, December 17, 2007, p. A3
Description
Discusses global warming as it impacts ecosystems and hunting grounds.
Coalition Rule Would Have Served Aboriginals Better
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, December 5, 2008, p. A15
Description
Author argues that Aboriginals may have faired better had a 2008 coalition government been formed.
Colonial Governance Rules Doomed to Failure
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, March 6, 2009, p. A9
Description
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.
Combat Veterans Fought to Obtain Indian Rights
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Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, July 26, 1996, p. A5
Description
Discussion of colonialism, and sections of the Indian Act that prevented gatherings of any kind, especially political organizing.
Commission Process Opportunity to Move Ahead
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Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, May 30, 2008, p. A9
Description
Canada's Truth and Reconcilation Commission will focus on the suffering by First Nations and Metis children while at residential schools.