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European Economic Community restrictions on wild furs will cause suffering similar to that experienced by the Inuit following the 1983 ban of sea fur, an Assembly

of First Nations vice-chief said.

"The practice of trapping by First Nations has provided a sustainable and ecologically sound livelihood for our people for thousands of years," said Ontario regional vice-chief Gordon Peters.

"Trapping is more than an economic supplement to families, it is a way of life on the land."

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A Native organization in Alberta is trying to ensure that the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples hears as many opinions as possible.

The Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association hosted 16 community forums throughout the province in April and May to bring "grass-roots" Native concerns to the commissioners, said Native consultant and forum co-organizer Ray Chambers.

"These informal meetings give us a lot more information," he said. "We see the issues with individuals. We look at reaching the grass-root issues."

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A Native organization in Alberta is trying to ensure that the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples hears as many opinions as possible.

The Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association hosted 16 community forums throughout the province in April and May to bring "grass-roots" Native concerns to the commissioners, said Native consultant and forum co-organizer Ray Chambers.

"These informal meetings give us a lot more information," he said. "We see the issues with individuals. We look at reaching the grass-root issues."

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A Native organization in Alberta is trying to ensure that the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples hears as many opinions as possible.

The Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association hosted 16 community forums throughout the province in April and May to bring "grass-roots" Native concerns to the commissioners, said Native consultant and forum co-organizer Ray Chambers.

"These informal meetings give us a lot more information," he said. "We see the issues with individuals. We look at reaching the grass-root issues."

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A Native organization in Alberta is trying to ensure that the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples hears as many opinions as possible.

The Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association hosted 16 community forums throughout the province in April and May to bring "grass-roots" Native concerns to the commissioners, said Native consultant and forum co-organizer Ray Chambers.

"These informal meetings give us a lot more information," he said. "We see the issues with individuals. We look at reaching the grass-root issues."

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The Union of New Brunswick Indian Chiefs is taking the province to court over the issue of sales tax.

In a letter sent to Premier Frank McKenna May 14, union president Roger Augustine called off all future negotiations with the province, determined that his only successful option was "to seek legal counsel."

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The Union of New Brunswick Indian Chiefs is taking the province to court over the issue of sales tax.

In a letter sent to Premier Frank McKenna May 14, union president Roger Augustine called off all future negotiations with the province, determined that his only successful option was "to seek legal counsel."

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The Union of New Brunswick Indian Chiefs is taking the province to court over the issue of sales tax.

In a letter sent to Premier Frank McKenna May 14, union president Roger Augustine called off all future negotiations with the province, determined that his only successful option was "to seek legal counsel."

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The Union of New Brunswick Indian Chiefs is taking the province to court over the issue of sales tax.

In a letter sent to Premier Frank McKenna May 14, union president Roger Augustine called off all future negotiations with the province, determined that his only successful option was "to seek legal counsel."

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After 13 months of hearings, the commission of inquiry into the shooting of Cree trapper Leo LaChance by white supremacist Carney Nerland has left many questions unanswered and many more community members frustrated.

The LaChance family, the Prince Albert Tribal Council and the Prince Albert City Police all said they were not satisfied with the inquiry's outcome.

David LaChance said he was frustrated that the inquiry has not shed any light on the shooting of his brother and the subsequent prosecution of Nerland.