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NWT bill puts rights at risk

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The absence of a protective clause in a new land titles bill could affect treaty rights and the future of land claims, northern Natives claim.

The Dene Nation, the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut, the Council of Yukon Indians and the Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories petitioned the federal government to include a "non-derogation" clause in the text of Bill C-103, the Land Titles Repeal Act.

NWT bill puts rights at risk

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The absence of a protective clause in a new land titles bill could affect treaty rights and the future of land claims, northern Natives claim.

The Dene Nation, the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut, the Council of Yukon Indians and the Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories petitioned the federal government to include a "non-derogation" clause in the text of Bill C-103, the Land Titles Repeal Act.

NWT bill puts rights at risk

Page 1

The absence of a protective clause in a new land titles bill could affect treaty rights and the future of land claims, northern Natives claim.

The Dene Nation, the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut, the Council of Yukon Indians and the Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories petitioned the federal government to include a "non-derogation" clause in the text of Bill C-103, the Land Titles Repeal Act.

Saskatchewan government to resume gaming talks

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There may be some hope of reaching an agreement between Natives and the Saskatchewan government over gaming on reserves. The province will go back to the negotiating table to re-examine the possibility of allowing Native-operated casinos on reserves, the head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations said.

"They are prepared to talk and prepared to agree on a mechanism and a process," said Roland Crowe.

Saskatchewan government to resume gaming talks

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There may be some hope of reaching an agreement between Natives and the Saskatchewan government over gaming on reserves. The province will go back to the negotiating table to re-examine the possibility of allowing Native-operated casinos on reserves, the head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations said.

"They are prepared to talk and prepared to agree on a mechanism and a process," said Roland Crowe.

Saskatchewan government to resume gaming talks

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There may be some hope of reaching an agreement between Natives and the Saskatchewan government over gaming on reserves. The province will go back to the negotiating table to re-examine the possibility of allowing Native-operated casinos on reserves, the head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations said.

"They are prepared to talk and prepared to agree on a mechanism and a process," said Roland Crowe.

Saskatchewan government to resume gaming talks

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There may be some hope of reaching an agreement between Natives and the Saskatchewan government over gaming on reserves. The province will go back to the negotiating table to re-examine the possibility of allowing Native-operated casinos on reserves, the head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations said.

"They are prepared to talk and prepared to agree on a mechanism and a process," said Roland Crowe.

Robber granted sentencing circle

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A unique sentencing circle in Saskatoon advised sending a Metis armed robber to jail for 18 months after meeting for more than seven hours April 15.

The circle was the first of its kind to advise a Court of Queen's Bench justice in a Saskatchewan urban centre.

Justice J.D. Milliken called for the 22-member circle after it was requested of him by the Saskatoon Metis community.

Robber granted sentencing circle

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A unique sentencing circle in Saskatoon advised sending a Metis armed robber to jail for 18 months after meeting for more than seven hours April 15.

The circle was the first of its kind to advise a Court of Queen's Bench justice in a Saskatchewan urban centre.

Justice J.D. Milliken called for the 22-member circle after it was requested of him by the Saskatoon Metis community.

Robber granted sentencing circle

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A unique sentencing circle in Saskatoon advised sending a Metis armed robber to jail for 18 months after meeting for more than seven hours April 15.

The circle was the first of its kind to advise a Court of Queen's Bench justice in a Saskatchewan urban centre.

Justice J.D. Milliken called for the 22-member circle after it was requested of him by the Saskatoon Metis community.