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The New FP

The New FP
- a change in direction,
not in purpose

By James Wastasecoot, Publisher

Well as someone once said, "change is inevitable-except from a vending machine."

This month marks the unveiling of FP-the natural evolution of The First Perspective-with a new look and significant changes to our editorial focus and content.

Treaty Right to Harvest Crown Timber Upheld

Ruling could open forestry industry to Aboriginal loggers

By Len Kruzenga

Fredericton-The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has ruled that Mi'kmaq logger Joshua Bernard has a treaty right to harvest and sell trees from Crown lands that were historically occupied by first nations people in the area.

Winnipeg Unveils Plan to Tackle 'Aboriginal Problem'

By Len Kruzenga

With the title of Aboriginal Capital of Canada firmly entrenched, Winnipeg has long led the way among major metropolitan cities in experiencing the nation's complex and often uneasy relationship with its aboriginal citizens.

Tli Cho Communities Sign Sweeping Self-government, Land Deal

Chretien's appearance at signing viewed as attempt to shore up legacy aspirations

By Len Kruzenga

Rae-edzo, N.W.T.-An historic land claim and self-government agreement between the federal government, the territorial government and the four Dogrib reserves that comprise the Tli Cho Nation will see its 3000 plus members control over 39,000 square kilometers of land and water, ownership of its resources, direct control over their development and contains several ground-breaking self-government provisions.

FNs Offer Alternative to Softwood Lumber Tariff Stalemate

Vancouver, B.C.-At least a dozen Indian tribes from across the province met with the Union of B.C. Chiefs in mid-August to discuss increasing aboriginal participation in the forestry industry based on their aboriginal proprietary interests.

 
 

Police Commence Investigation of Midnight Ride Allegations

Strongquill's Killers Convicted

Just Another Indian, Right?

Political Party Allegiance Shifts and Sways in Indian Country

 

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