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Accountability Rules Old Hat to First Nations
Band Members Have Role to Play in Governance
Barriers to Fair and Effective Congressional Representation in Indian Country
"By My Heart": Gerald Vizenor's Almost Ashore and Bear Island: The War at Sugar Point
The Changing Legal Landscape for Aboriginal Land Use Planning in Canada
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.
Churches Join First Nation in Push for Water Policy
Day of Action Serious Attempt to Convey Message
Deaths of Children puts Child Welfare System in Hot Seat
Reports on an investigation by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, into the deaths of four children in British Columbia which questions the child welfare system.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.
Draft Agreement on Governance Ready for Chiefs to Consider [Amendments to Indian Act]
Viewpoint of National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he lobbies to have Assembly of First Nations issues included in the federal government's First Nations Governance draft agreement.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Equality Rights Proponent Was an Accomplished Artisan
Chronicles the life and works of Horton First Nation Chief Rita Smith.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
First Nations as Diverse as Europe or Africa
Fiscal Management Law Major Native Milestone
Government Refuse Support of UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights
Profiles the ongoing refusal of Canada to accept the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Government Stalling First Nation
White River First Nation, located in the Yukon, suggest the Federal Conservative government is thwarting their efforts to become fiscally responsible.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.
Grassroots Candidate Wants to Unseat Fontaine
Report on AFN national chief hopeful, Joe Nolan, whose campaign focuses on revamping First Nation political systems, such as universal voting practices for AFN elections, First Nation leadership accountability policy, and replacing Indian Affairs with sovereign governing structures.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
ICC Concludes Its Inquiry Into Phase II of the Cowessess First Nation 1907 Surrender Claim
The Impact of the Congolese Conflict on the Indigenous Pygmy Population
Indian Self Government is Coming to Canada - Says Beaver
Letter from the Editors: Moving Forward With the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent
Native Women Challenged for Speaking Out
One Person, One Vote for Grassroots
Recounts the 47 recommendations proposed by the Assembly of First Nations renewal commission, including allowing grassroots people to vote for the national chief, a new political body and the formation of a national council.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
A Place at the Table: The United Nations Established a Historic New Forum for Indigenous Issues. What Will it Mean for Native Peoples Around the World?
PM's Committee Ponders $11b Proposal
Describes the strategies employed by First Nations National Chief Matthew Coon Come as he seeks to ensure First Nations issues be included in the federal government's upcoming Throne Speech.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.
Referendum in B.C. Doesn't Mean Much
Reserve Wealth Creation Poses Unique Challenge
Saskatchewan Veterans Reach Out to Country
Presents the views held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs regarding unfulfilled veterans’ benefits. The feeling is that First Nations veterans need to get organized, on a national level, to lobby the federal government in order to be heard.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.7.
Short Career for Vellacott
Time to Sing a New Song
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis spokespersons discuss the establishment of Aboriginal self-government in Canada by creating some viable models that reflect the traditional values of the people.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.38.
Treaties Broken Unlawfully
Treaty Referendum Questions Called 'Ridiculous'
Questions a referendum proposed by B. C. treaty negotiators, arguing that the rights of a minority (First Nations) were being placed in front of a majority (constituents) and that some questions asked address rights already affirmed in Canadian courts and the Constitution.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.