Indian Claims Commission supports hunting rights of Saskatchewan bands
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Canada should recognize hunting rights of three northern Saskatchewan Native bands, the Indian Claims Commissions reported late last month.
The commission ruled the Athabasca Denesuline Nation near Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake have the right to hunt, fish and trap throughout their traditional territories.
And Ottawa is obliged to "recognize and protect" those rights, Chief Commissioner Harry LaForme said.
