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A deal that was six years in the making was struck on May 31 when representatives for the Metis National Council (MNC) and Canada became signatories to a framework agreement that lays the ground-work for future dealings between the parties.

In a nutshell, the agreement stresses negotiation rather than litigation for the recognition of Metis rights.

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A deal that was six years in the making was struck on May 31 when representatives for the Metis National Council (MNC) and Canada became signatories to a framework agreement that lays the ground-work for future dealings between the parties.

In a nutshell, the agreement stresses negotiation rather than litigation for the recognition of Metis rights.

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Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott dropped a bombshell on May 31. Scott announced during the federal cabinet policy retreat with leaders of five national Aboriginal organizations that the federal government is abandoning its policy of seeking the extinguishment of Aboriginal rights during land claim and self-government negotiations.

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Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott dropped a bombshell on May 31. Scott announced during the federal cabinet policy retreat with leaders of five national Aboriginal organizations that the federal government is abandoning its policy of seeking the extinguishment of Aboriginal rights during land claim and self-government negotiations.

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Dear Editor:

I am utterly disgusted with the crass politics of the federal Conservatives. Stephen Harper and Peter McKay's lust for power is dangerous. Playing politics with the country's future by making a deal with the Bloc Quebecois to bring down the Liberal government is political brinkmanship bordering on nihilism. Harper and McKay, who forged a party through deceit and back-stabbing, don't have any claim to credibility. They never even tried to make the government work.

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Dear Editor:

I am utterly disgusted with the crass politics of the federal Conservatives. Stephen Harper and Peter McKay's lust for power is dangerous. Playing politics with the country's future by making a deal with the Bloc Quebecois to bring down the Liberal government is political brinkmanship bordering on nihilism. Harper and McKay, who forged a party through deceit and back-stabbing, don't have any claim to credibility. They never even tried to make the government work.

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Dear Editor:

Re: Transformative change.

Hey, when are the red skins going to wake up and do this ourselves? The man is still treating us like we're childlike and lawless. We don't need the man to hold our hand anymore. We have excellent teachers and lawyers, professors, individuals with degrees. Time to start walking don't you think!

-Leo

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Dear Editor:

Re: Transformative change.

Hey, when are the red skins going to wake up and do this ourselves? The man is still treating us like we're childlike and lawless. We don't need the man to hold our hand anymore. We have excellent teachers and lawyers, professors, individuals with degrees. Time to start walking don't you think!

-Leo

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Dear Editor:

In the past two weeks or so, there have been bear attacks in western Canada and in one case it has been deadly. My sincerest condolences to the family for their tragic loss. I am a member of the Wet'suwet'en Nation of central British Columbia and upon hearing of these attacks I wanted to share a message about bears that was passed onto us by our Elders.

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Dear Editor:

In the past two weeks or so, there have been bear attacks in western Canada and in one case it has been deadly. My sincerest condolences to the family for their tragic loss. I am a member of the Wet'suwet'en Nation of central British Columbia and upon hearing of these attacks I wanted to share a message about bears that was passed onto us by our Elders.