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The Innu Nation of Labrador says part of a loaf is better than no loaf at all. The agreement they signed Nov. 24 with Canada and Newfoundland, which returns to the Innu some control over their own affairs, is but a step along the way to regaining autonomy as they negotiate land title and self-government. Still, perhaps for the first time in the unhappy history of outside interference on Innu unceded territory, the Aboriginal inhabitants of Labrador have a reason to believe the latter-day governments are taking them seriously.

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The old pie-in-the face gag has acquired heightened meaning in an era requiring engaging pictures to accompany the delivery of political messages. Last spring B.C. Attorney-General Ujjal Dosanjh became the target of a banana-cream protest for his role in overseeing the biggest police operation in his province's history. "That's for Gustafsen Lake," announced his critics, as the pie creamed across the ambitious politician's surprised face.

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The future of declining Aboriginal languages got a little brighter Dec. 9 when a memorandum of understanding was signed by two organizations, one political, the other cultural, that believe their combined efforts could save 50 languages from dying out.

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The question of whether Canada followed the rule of law in dealing with the acquisition of Native land could be addressed next October when the parties in R. v. Ochapowace Band and others return to Saskatchewan provincial court.

Chief Denton George of the Ochapowace First Nation (located about a two-hour drive east of Regina) and his council are preparing to take on the government of Canada over the spirit and intent of Treaty 4. If they're successful, the results of the court case could re-define the question of jurisdiction for every other band in the country.

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It's officially known as the Canadian Aboriginal Festival featuring the Toronto International powwow, but everyone knows it as the SkyDome Powwow simply because the venue, with its Jumbotron and removable roof, dominates everything about the event. The drummers and singers echo in the huge building, it's noisier, and you can watch the powwow from anywhere because it is televised on the Jumbotron.

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A unique project under way in southeastern British Columbia has found a way to revitalize a piece of history while providing a big economic boost to the region.

The St. Eugene Mission Resort project is currently under construction and, according to project manager Helder Ponte, is one of the largest Aboriginal projects being undertaken in the country.

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A unique project under way in southeastern British Columbia has found a way to revitalize a piece of history while providing a big economic boost to the region.

The St. Eugene Mission Resort project is currently under construction and, according to project manager Helder Ponte, is one of the largest Aboriginal projects being undertaken in the country.

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The efforts and achievements of the Construction Career Development Project have been officially recognized by the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board (SLFDB), with the project receiving one of the board's annual Training for Excellence awards.

The project was the recipient of this year's award in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category, one of six categories of awards given out by the SLFDB each year. The awards were handed out June 15 in Regina.

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The efforts and achievements of the Construction Career Development Project have been officially recognized by the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board (SLFDB), with the project receiving one of the board's annual Training for Excellence awards.

The project was the recipient of this year's award in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category, one of six categories of awards given out by the SLFDB each year. The awards were handed out June 15 in Regina.

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The number of successful Aboriginal businesses in Canada is on the rise, thanks in part to established companies taking an interest in their success and lending a helping hand.

The trend toward corporate mentoring for Aboriginal businesses was the topic of a report released in June by the Conference Board of Canada.

The Ties That Bind: Corporate Mentoring with Aboriginal Firms examines the growth of corporate-Aboriginal partnerships, highlighting successful corporate mentoring initiatives aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal business development.