Cuthand, Doug

Highlights the monumental contributions of First Nations' veterans and how they continue to leave a legacy of service.

Describes the accomplishments of the renowned Métis musician from Saskatchewan, John Arcand.

Discusses the link between lifestyle changes and the high incidence of diabetes in Aboriginal peoples.

Comments on Darren Zack, the new "Babe Ruth" fastball pitcher, originally from the Garden River First Nation near Sault Saint Marie, Ontario.

Gives an example where the Ontario Provincial Police revealed that they had sent observers out to British Columbia to gain information on the crisis at Gustafsen Lake that they felt they could use for the occupation at the Ipperwash Provincial Park, under the assumption that these events, and people, were similar.

Outlines the platforms for First Nations from the three political parties during the 2007 Saskatchewan provincial election.

Contends that First Nations funding falls short, and with the recession, and growing deficit there will be further cuts to programs that are already underfunded.

Comments on treaties concerning resource rights, resource revenue and duty to consult.

Commentary on the 2006 Federal election and how the outcome could greatly affect the Kelowna Accord and the residential school compensation package.

Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why and the misconceptions about.

Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why, and the misconceptions surrounding them.

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.

Discusses the long history First Nations people have had with epidemics often due to crowded living conditions and poverty.

Suggests that a resource revenue agreement between Saskatchewan and First Nations could produce positive economic outcomes.

Contends that the possible H1N1 pandemic will hit First Nations people hard due to poor housing, cramped living conditions, and lack of running water.

Chronicles the lack of progress on the 10th anniversary of the release of the final report from the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP).

Explains that the Grand Council of the Crees of Quebec wished to stay in Canada in the event that Quebec seperated from Canada and questions how the Quebecers could deny the First Nations the very thing that they insist is theirs, self-determination.

Recalls historic events between First Nations peoples and the RCMP going back to the North West Resistance of 1885.

Suggests that First Nations boost on-reserve tobacco prices through taxation as a means of creating revenue and providing a deterrent to smokers.

Comments on the sacrifices of Aboriginal service men and women who made the greatest per capita contribution to the armed forces during the First and Second War and the Korean conflict.

Reports on the history of Aboriginal involvement in the federal political process going back to the first federally obtained right to vote, granted in 1960.

Illustrates influences on the Saskatchewan political scene of First Nations support during the 2007 Saskatchewan provincial election.

Looks at factors related to the high incidence of diabetes of the First Nations people and treatment impacts on Aboriginal lifestyle.

Argues that on the 25th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms it's a hard-won piece of legislation and what is missing is follow up by the government to act on the positive aspects of legal victories.

Explains how the proposed First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act could be an option for economic development.