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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.
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.
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.