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Aboriginal Veterans' Benefits
Explains the reasons why the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (currently known as the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association), the Métis National Council, and other Aboriginal groups are suing the federal government for unfulfilled veterans' benefits.
Accepting Reality Will Be Major Theme of 2003
Access to Medicare Funded Health Services for the Kutjungka Region
Agreement With Ottawa Drafted
Agreement With Ottawa Still in the Works
American Indian Treaties and the Presidents: A Guide to the Treaties Proclaimed by Each Administration
Anglicans Negotiating Alone: Ecumenical Group Collapses
Big Bear’s Treaty: The Road to Freedom
Cabinet OKs Church Offer
Casualties of Aboriginal Displacement in Canada: Children at Risk Among the Innu of Labrador
Chief, Minister Spar Over Throne Speech
Highlights the different views the Minister of Indian Affairs and the Assembly of First Nations national chief have in regards to what constitutes First Nations' major and pressing issues.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.2.
Chiefs Reject Executive-Negotiated Governance Plan
Reports on the varied reasons why First Nations chiefs rejected the Indian Affairs Minister’s proposed joint governance consultation process to change the Indian Act.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.6.
Chretien Should Look For a Graceful Exit
Church Woes in US Could Help Lawsuits in Canada
Discusses whether the federal government will choose to initiate alternative dispute resolution as opposed to litigation in resolving the 700 Indian Residential school lawsuits in British Columbia.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.7.
Churches, Government Still Squabbling Over School Issue
Focuses on the residential school survivors conference theme of pressure strategies for improved claim resolution
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The Colonial Legacy: The Legal Oppression of Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada
Duty to Consult Does Not Apply to All Aboriginal Concerns
Establishing A National Framework For Improving The Health And Well-Being Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Males
Feds to Abandon 30 Negotiation Tables: Minister Robert Nault Encourages Lively Debate on Proposed Legislation
Focuses on Minister of Indian Affairs’ decision to end ongoing negotiations with First Nations leaders largely due to time already spent and the inability to reach an agreement.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.2.
Food Politics: Finding a Place for Country Food in Canada's Northern Food Policy
Former National Chief Leads Court Challenge [Bill C-61]
Looks at Federation of Saskatchewan Nations chairman of the executive council of the senate, David Ahenakew, who talked about legal action against the Crown, claiming Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Indian Affairs Minister Robert Nault breached their fiduciary duty by increasing their control and power over the affairs and government of First Nations.
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Fuss Over Indian Act Misses Fundamental Point
Government Setting a Trap, Says Professor [First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act]
Analyses of the federal government's draft proposal of an act, seen by some, as an attempt to fore-go some fiduciary responsibilities by giving First Nations governments the right to employ taxation to their members.
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Harsh Measures
Improving Water Quality Remains a Struggle
Advocates having provinces provide First Nations reserves with technical assistance, the testing of drinking water, inspections and water quality enforcement on a cost recovery basis as one option to addressing safe drinking water issues.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.21.
Indigenous Sexual Health and Well-Being in South Australia
Letter To The Editor: Response From The Chief of FSIN
Martin Says All the Right Things to Chiefs [AFN Annual General Assembly]
Comments that Paul Martin’s speech in 2002 was met with interest and approval when he hinted at criticism of his own government's approach to issues regarding treaties and self-government, but with far less enthusiasm when he mentioned the First Nations governance act.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.7.
Mohawk Family Hopes To Reclaim Identity in Canadian Court
Native Bands Owe More Audits: Only Three-Quarters of Required Documents Have Been Submitted to a New Government Web Site That Will Track Billions in Spending
Native Intelligence
Native Leaders Must Be Positive Agents of Change
No Progress Reported in Talks with Government
Nutrition North Canada: Real Change is Yet to Come
Optimism Cited in Negotiations
Pact Foreseen 'In a Few Months'
PM Should Cap Long Relationship With Natives
Postcard From the 2016 Yukon Election
Poverty in Canada
Reconciliation is an English Word
Remote Primary Health Care Teams Working Together Across Cultures, Across Professions
SA Drug Summit 2002
School Abuse Victims Settling Out of Court
Discusses the formation of the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada (IRSR), and it's role surrounding church, government, and budget in settling claims out of court.
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