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Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI) Evaluation: Final Report
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.
Big Bear’s Treaty: The Road to Freedom
Bilateral Protocol Between: Federation of the Saskatchewan Indian Nations (the "FSIN") as Represented by the Chief of the Federation and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Saskatchewan (the "Province") as Represented by the Premier of Saskatchewan
Brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples on Bill C-6"The Specific Claims Resolution Act"
Budget Didn't Meet Raised Expectations
First Nations leaders contend that the federal government failed to provide funding, as promised, to poverty issues. The issues include contaminated water, black mold, and lack of funding for graduates to pursue post secondary education.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.
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.
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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.
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Church Reacts to Native Boycott; Sense of Betrayal Felt on All Sides Since Signing
CityScapes Roundtable: "Approaches to Current Challenges Facing Urban Aboriginal Peoples"
Community Building through Block Funding in Aboriginal Child and' Family Services
A Culturally Responsive Practice Model for Urban Indian Child Welfare Services
Delegate Wants Sell-out Chiefs Stamped Out [Bill C-19]
Highlights the dialogue between disgruntled members of the Assembly of First Nations organization against their fellow chiefs who are in favor of Bill C-19.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.3.
Designing an Aboriginal Strategy.
Federal Relations Must Change
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.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.
FSIN & The AFN Reject The Proposed Federal Government Policy on The Health Consent Form
Governing Ourselves: The Journey Begins
Gun Registration in Natives' Best Interests
I Dream of Yesterday and Tomorrow: A Celebration of the James Bay Cree
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.
Intellectual and Cultural Property Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Asia
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.