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Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Sentencing circle undermined

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The Crown's appeal of a sentencing could undermine the right of Native people to self-determination, opponents say.

Ivan Morin, 34, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery with violence, to be followed 18 months probation and community service. A Metis from Green Lake, Sask., his sentencing circle was the first for an urban area in Saskatchewan.

"We're talking self-government all the time as Metis people and we have the feeling they're not ready to recognize the fact we can settle our own problems," said

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.

Settling land claims makes business sense

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Settlement of Aboriginal land claims will lead to increase economic development in British Columbia, said a northern businessman.

David Connelly, president of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation, said the corporation is a prime example of how resolution of land claims and opportunities in the B.C. marketplace can benefit anyone.

The IDC is an Aboriginal company based in NWT, with $70 million in assets, including $20 million in B.C.