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The spokesman for a powerful industry group says the federal government is responsible for disputes between First Nations and resource companies.

David MacInnis, president of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), says First Nations are often at odds with resource companies not because they have problems with the projects industry is proposing, but because Native leaders need leverage to get governments to the table to negotiate land claim and self-government agreements.

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The spokesman for a powerful industry group says the federal government is responsible for disputes between First Nations and resource companies.

David MacInnis, president of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), says First Nations are often at odds with resource companies not because they have problems with the projects industry is proposing, but because Native leaders need leverage to get governments to the table to negotiate land claim and self-government agreements.

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The Manitoba Court of Appeals has thrown a huge monkey wrench into the First Nation govearnance machinery.

Some say it's a decision that must be overturned by the Supreme Court of Canada immediately; others say it's the greatest breakthrough in the history of Canada/First Nations' relations.

On Feb. 14, the Manitoba Court of Appeals issued a 59-page decision that opened the door for a company owed money by a First Nation to slap a garnishment on the nation's off-reserve bank account.

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The Manitoba Court of Appeals has thrown a huge monkey wrench into the First Nation govearnance machinery.

Some say it's a decision that must be overturned by the Supreme Court of Canada immediately; others say it's the greatest breakthrough in the history of Canada/First Nations' relations.

On Feb. 14, the Manitoba Court of Appeals issued a 59-page decision that opened the door for a company owed money by a First Nation to slap a garnishment on the nation's off-reserve bank account.

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Dear Editor:

I have to say your article on Will Sampson (September 2004 seen at www.ammsa.com) is the best, most informative one I have seen. It is truly wonderful. I am a huge fan of Mr. Sampson, with his acting career being a small part of my admiration for him. It is what he stood for, his people, his spirituality and the man he was outside the movies that I want to know more about.

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Dear Editor:

I have to say your article on Will Sampson (September 2004 seen at www.ammsa.com) is the best, most informative one I have seen. It is truly wonderful. I am a huge fan of Mr. Sampson, with his acting career being a small part of my admiration for him. It is what he stood for, his people, his spirituality and the man he was outside the movies that I want to know more about.

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Dear Editor:

Re: Windspeaker article titled "AFN plan before standing committee."

Although I believe that the Assembly of First Nations is trying to act for the best interests of the people they represent, its plan is a bit too ridiculous and I do not agree. I sincerely believe that we, the Indian residential school surviving victims, are in the process of once again being sold down river at a very cheap price in the name of politics.

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Dear Editor:

Re: Windspeaker article titled "AFN plan before standing committee."

Although I believe that the Assembly of First Nations is trying to act for the best interests of the people they represent, its plan is a bit too ridiculous and I do not agree. I sincerely believe that we, the Indian residential school surviving victims, are in the process of once again being sold down river at a very cheap price in the name of politics.

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Dear Editor:

Re: Sweetgrass burning ban

I am outraged by the comment made by Mike Rennick of the Alberta Union of Public Employees. I am a white Canadian woman with no Aboriginal heritage, but I can plainly see racism when it is manifested so blatantly.

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Dear Editor:

Re: Sweetgrass burning ban

I am outraged by the comment made by Mike Rennick of the Alberta Union of Public Employees. I am a white Canadian woman with no Aboriginal heritage, but I can plainly see racism when it is manifested so blatantly.