Cuthand, Doug

Argues against a zero tolerance crime policy and instead supports neighbourhood law enforcement.

Discusses how the people of Saskatchewan support their social agencies in order to serve the needy and less fortunate people in the province. Agencies include the Saskatoon Friendship Inn, Women of the Dawn, and the Friendship Centre in Regina.

Discussion of residential school abuse and the 3,700 lawsuit claims from Saskatchewan.

High-risk lifestyle contributes to high a percentage of Aboriginal AIDS cases in Saskatchewan.

Recommendations for improving the Department of Indian Affairs.

States that the Federal Conservative government's policies are marginalizing moderate First Nations leaders.

Explains that the hunting rights awarded to the Métis is really a legal recognition of their special rights under the constitution as a people.

Comments that due to no time limits on claims that negotiation, not litigation is the preferred route to pursue.

Describes why land claim cases should not be in the court system and in particular the experience of the Paspaschase Band.

Explains that incarcerated Aboriginal youth are at risk for gang activity and affiliations.

Explains why customary laws are being abandoned and argues that there is a need to find traditional methods of control and punishment in order to deal with the rising crime rate.

Comments on the effects of recent growth in the Aboriginal population.

Elder Ernest Crowe, from the Piapot First Nation, is fondly remembered.

Author compares the crystal meth drug epidemic to smallpox and advocates that the FSIN must address drug addiction problems that impact Aboriginal communities.

Discussion of health concerns among First Nations people, based on statistics from theCanadian Population Health Initiative.

Comments on the high suicide rate among Aboriginal youth and argues that reducing the rate is the responsibility of the entire community.

Advocates treaty rights for Canada's Dakota First Nations.

Argues against Bill C-391, the legislation which would cancel the long gun registry.

Comments on the Assembly of First Nations' Day of Action on June 29, 2007.

Calls for a national day of action stemming from the failure of the government to implement the Kelowna Accord.

Examines the emotional and social tragedy of Aboriginal women exploited by the sex trade.

Aboriginals involved in the media discuss their experiences, present day issues, and possible future directions. Duration: 1:00:01.

Comments on how the late Vine Deloria Jr's books, which articulated the relationship between America and its First Peoples, still ring true today. One of Deloria books was Custer Died for Your Sins.

Comparison of governing styles of western democratic governments and traditional First Nations.

Advocates that effective self-government must be developed from the bottom up and without political interference.