Cuthand, Doug
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Department Rejection Can Still Be Fought
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader-Post, August 13, 2007, p. A3
Description
Discusses the denied Aboriginal rights claims by nine Dakota First Nations. Canada argues that these people are refugees, following the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1976, but the Dakota argues that they were in fact returning to their traditional lands in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Development, Despair Co-Exist in Indian Country
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 13, 1996, p. A5
Description
Discussion of poverty and at the same time the development of Canada's first Aboriginal bank: the First Nations Bank of Canada.
Diabetes Major Native Scourge
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, September 20, 1996, p. A5
Description
Looks at this disease and how it effects the first Nations' population of Saskatchewan.
Diabetes Threatens to Devastate Native Lives
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, November 15, 2002, p. A19
Description
Looks at causes of the diabetes epidemic among Aboriginal people and offers some solutions to the problem.
Doing Away With Treaties Would Be Two-Way Street
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 5, 2003, p. A15
Description
Examines the lack of respect and understanding in Saskatchewan for historical Aboriginal treaties and current constitutional rights.
Donna's Story
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Donna Gamble
Description
Donna Gamble speaks candidly as a mother and an outreach worker about her motivations and ongoing struggle with addiction.
Duration: 50:35.
Double Standard Applies to Running Trust Funds
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, November 23, 2007, p. A15
Description
Describes which students do not qualify for the residential school settlement due to funding and/or school classification. Article ends with comments on June Draude's appointment as Minister of Indian and Métis Relations and Northern Affairs.
Drought Great Equalizer on the Prairies
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, August 2, 2002, p. A15
Description
Discusses the social and economic effects of the drought on the agricultural lifestyle of Saskatchewan Aboriginals.
Drugs Alone Won't Eradicate TB in First Nations
Alternate Title
Drugs Alone Won't Eradicate Tuberculosis in First Nations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, November 21, 2008, p. A13
Description
Contends that poverty is the major underlying cause to the spread of tuberculosis in Aboriginal communities.
Drugs, AIDS Take Toll On Marginalized People
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, February 3, 2012, p. A11
Description
Examines the connection between AIDS and drug addiction and why it is rampant in the Aboriginal population.
Economic Independence Catalyst for Change
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 16, 2007, p. A11
Description
Argues that improved economic conditions and better quality of life are occurring because of greater education levels attained.
Economic Statement Ignored First Nations' Needs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, November 2, 2007, p. A13
Description
Reviews the decline of the Steven Harper federal government's approach to First Nations funding such as the cancellation of the Kelowna Accord.
Education as a Treaty Right
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 20, no. 5, October/November 1991, p. 3
Description
Discusses the rights and responsibilities of the government and the First Nations people in the area of education.
Education Has Been a Long-Term Priority
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 17, 2003, p. B1
Description
Advocates that education for First Nations based on affirmative action is important for Saskatchewan's future.
Election Different, But Critical in Indian Country
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 6, 2006, p. A9
Description
Commentary on the 2006 Federal election and how it's outcome could impact various Aboriginal rights and issues.
End Isolation of Urban Aboriginal Families
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, September 3, 2004, p. A11
Description
Reviews the desperate search for Tamra Keepness and how Aboriginal people need to continue to work together as one unified community.
Epidemics Have Decimated Natives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, May 5, 2003, p. B1
Description
Reviews the devastation of epidemic diseases on First Nations people.
Europe Refuge from Political Feeding Frenzy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, October 17, 2003, p. A13
Description
Discusses the need for politicians in Saskatchewan to focus on Aboriginal education, housing and employment.
Everyone Welcome to Attend Powwows
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, August 12, 2002, p. B1
Description
Highlights both historical and current powwow practices and events.
Families, Roots What Sustain Us in Life's Journey
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, December 18, 2009, p. A15
Description
Compares past Christmas traditions between the Wood Land Creek and Plains Cree to present Christmas traditions.
Fatal Bridge Collapse Still Resonates in Kahnawake
Alternate Title
Fatal Bridge Collapse Still Resonates in Kahnawá:ke
Fatal Bridge Collapse Still Resonates in Kanawake
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, August 24, 2007, p. A11
Description
Recounts, on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, the deaths of 33 people during construction of a bridge across the St. Lawrence River.
Fate of the FNUC in the Chiefs' Hands
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, December 5, 2005, p. B1
Description
Comments on the chief's task force report which recommends a smaller board of governors and less direct control by the chiefs.
Federal Budget a Mixed Bag for First Nations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, January 30, 2009, p. A9
Description
Contends that funds for housing, health care, and skills training are not enough.
Federal Relations Must Change
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, July 21, 2003, p. B1
Description
Suggests that Phil Fontaine's election as leader of the Assembly of First Nations signals a conciliatory approach to relations with the federal government.
Feds Fail at Good Trustee Role
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, February 20, 2009, p. A10
Description
Comments on the failure of the Federal government to properly manage revenue trust funds for Aboriginal peoples.