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More than 250 people gathered at the offices of the Ontario provincial government on Earth Day to fight for treaty and aboriginal rights.
The protest, organized by Toronto's Native Canadian Centre and attended by different Native organizations focussed on First Nations right not to be taxed by the Canadian Government, on or off reserves.
"Our relationship with the…
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More than 250 people gathered at the offices of the Ontario provincial government on Earth Day to fight for treaty and aboriginal rights.
The protest, organized by Toronto's Native Canadian Centre and attended by different Native organizations focussed on First Nations right not to be taxed by the Canadian Government, on or off reserves.
"Our relationship with the…
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More than 250 people gathered at the offices of the Ontario provincial government on Earth Day to fight for treaty and aboriginal rights.
The protest, organized by Toronto's Native Canadian Centre and attended by different Native organizations focussed on First Nations right not to be taxed by the Canadian Government, on or off reserves.
"Our relationship with the…
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OPINION
The other day, I, a reasonably well-educated man of the every-more-complex nineties, made a tremendous political and social faux pas: I referred to myself and other people of my ethnic background as "Indians."
Oh, the shame of it. You could hear the gasp echo across the room.
It was done, I assure you, with the most innocent intention, but…
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OPINION
The other day, I, a reasonably well-educated man of the every-more-complex nineties, made a tremendous political and social faux pas: I referred to myself and other people of my ethnic background as "Indians."
Oh, the shame of it. You could hear the gasp echo across the room.
It was done, I assure you, with the most innocent intention, but…
Page 8
OPINION
The other day, I, a reasonably well-educated man of the every-more-complex nineties, made a tremendous political and social faux pas: I referred to myself and other people of my ethnic background as "Indians."
Oh, the shame of it. You could hear the gasp echo across the room.
It was done, I assure you, with the most innocent intention, but…
Page 8
OPINION
The other day, I, a reasonably well-educated man of the every-more-complex nineties, made a tremendous political and social faux pas: I referred to myself and other people of my ethnic background as "Indians."
Oh, the shame of it. You could hear the gasp echo across the room.
It was done, I assure you, with the most innocent intention, but…
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Conflict between Aboriginals and Saskatchewan government officials over on-reserve gambling appears to be on the decline.
White Bear band officials have suggested a joint casino venture with the Carlyle Exhibition Association while the matter of gambling jurisdiction is decided in the courts. Carlyle is the closest community to the White Bear Reserve, located 200…
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Conflict between Aboriginals and Saskatchewan government officials over on-reserve gambling appears to be on the decline.
White Bear band officials have suggested a joint casino venture with the Carlyle Exhibition Association while the matter of gambling jurisdiction is decided in the courts. Carlyle is the closest community to the White Bear Reserve, located 200…
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Conflict between Aboriginals and Saskatchewan government officials over on-reserve gambling appears to be on the decline.
White Bear band officials have suggested a joint casino venture with the Carlyle Exhibition Association while the matter of gambling jurisdiction is decided in the courts. Carlyle is the closest community to the White Bear Reserve, located 200…
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Conflict between Aboriginals and Saskatchewan government officials over on-reserve gambling appears to be on the decline.
White Bear band officials have suggested a joint casino venture with the Carlyle Exhibition Association while the matter of gambling jurisdiction is decided in the courts. Carlyle is the closest community to the White Bear Reserve, located 200…
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Victor Goldbloom knows that guarding Native languages is beyond his mandate. Or even his control.
But Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages believes he must at least make an attempt to recognize the importance of such rich cultural treasures or risk losing them forever.
"I don't have a mandate to do it," said Goldbloom during a visit to Edmonton. "My mandate…
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Victor Goldbloom knows that guarding Native languages is beyond his mandate. Or even his control.
But Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages believes he must at least make an attempt to recognize the importance of such rich cultural treasures or risk losing them forever.
"I don't have a mandate to do it," said Goldbloom during a visit to Edmonton. "My mandate…
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Victor Goldbloom knows that guarding Native languages is beyond his mandate. Or even his control.
But Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages believes he must at least make an attempt to recognize the importance of such rich cultural treasures or risk losing them forever.
"I don't have a mandate to do it," said Goldbloom during a visit to Edmonton. "My mandate…
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Victor Goldbloom knows that guarding Native languages is beyond his mandate. Or even his control.
But Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages believes he must at least make an attempt to recognize the importance of such rich cultural treasures or risk losing them forever.
"I don't have a mandate to do it," said Goldbloom during a visit to Edmonton. "My mandate…