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The Nunavik Constitutional Committee and the government of Quebec have entered into an agreement that will eventually see an elected regional assembly in place north of the 55th parallel.

The agreement sets out the guidelines of negotiations between the two groups and by April 30, 1995 a draft agreement will be prepared that would establish the Nunavik Assembly and Government.

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The Nunavik Constitutional Committee and the government of Quebec have entered into an agreement that will eventually see an elected regional assembly in place north of the 55th parallel.

The agreement sets out the guidelines of negotiations between the two groups and by April 30, 1995 a draft agreement will be prepared that would establish the Nunavik Assembly and Government.

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Justice Minister Allan Rock has been making noises, of late, in support of a separate system of justice for Aboriginal peoples. He said it may have to be considered as part of the inherent right of self-government.

The Canadian Bar Association has no formal position on whether a separate system would be in the best interest of Canada. However, it has tabled a discussion paper, originally intended for the Royal Commission, outlining how such a system might work, said Vina Starr, a Native lawyer and chair of the Aboriginal Law Section of the association.

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Justice Minister Allan Rock has been making noises, of late, in support of a separate system of justice for Aboriginal peoples. He said it may have to be considered as part of the inherent right of self-government.

The Canadian Bar Association has no formal position on whether a separate system would be in the best interest of Canada. However, it has tabled a discussion paper, originally intended for the Royal Commission, outlining how such a system might work, said Vina Starr, a Native lawyer and chair of the Aboriginal Law Section of the association.

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The Edmonton Works Festival had a noticeable Arctic theme this year, thanks to Arts From The Arctic, a Circumpolar Exhibition.

Presented by several government organizations, Native groups and UNESCO, the exhibition brought together works from artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.

For every region, 100 pieces of art were selected by a Native chair-person and they included crafts, sculpture and paintings.

Francis Ruben, from Paulatuk, N.W.T. carves whaleborne and soapstone.

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The Edmonton Works Festival had a noticeable Arctic theme this year, thanks to Arts From The Arctic, a Circumpolar Exhibition.

Presented by several government organizations, Native groups and UNESCO, the exhibition brought together works from artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.

For every region, 100 pieces of art were selected by a Native chair-person and they included crafts, sculpture and paintings.

Francis Ruben, from Paulatuk, N.W.T. carves whaleborne and soapstone.

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OPINION

In the crush of arts exhibits that form Edmonton's The Works visual arts festival, it is not surprising that some shows get overlooked. After all, some 75 exhibits with works by 800 artists compete for people's attention.

Still, something's not right when the festival's feature exhibit get lost in the shuffle. Such as the case with Arts From the Arctic, some 150 examples of contemporary Aboriginal art from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.

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OPINION

In the crush of arts exhibits that form Edmonton's The Works visual arts festival, it is not surprising that some shows get overlooked. After all, some 75 exhibits with works by 800 artists compete for people's attention.

Still, something's not right when the festival's feature exhibit get lost in the shuffle. Such as the case with Arts From the Arctic, some 150 examples of contemporary Aboriginal art from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.

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On June 24, Industry Canada announced its new directions and priorities in support of Aboriginal economic programs. Emphasis will be placed on proposals supporting these objectives.

- trade and export and development;'

- increased adaptation of technology by Aboriginal businesses, and;

- encouragement of young Aboriginal entrepreneurs.

To reflect the new directions and to make Aboriginal Economic Programs more visibly business-focused, they have been grouped under a new name, Aboriginal Business Canada.

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On June 24, Industry Canada announced its new directions and priorities in support of Aboriginal economic programs. Emphasis will be placed on proposals supporting these objectives.

- trade and export and development;'

- increased adaptation of technology by Aboriginal businesses, and;

- encouragement of young Aboriginal entrepreneurs.

To reflect the new directions and to make Aboriginal Economic Programs more visibly business-focused, they have been grouped under a new name, Aboriginal Business Canada.