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Statesman makes an impact

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There are far too many who believe that First Nations people don't have the ability to reach their goal of self-government, said former national chief Phil Fontaine to the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Man. on Sept. 21. His audience was primarily the Aboriginal student body and some of the media department students.

"Today, 90 per cent of the regional budget for Manitoba First Nations from Indian Affairs is administered locally," he said, "The dream continues to realize full control... over the lives of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal communities."

Statesman makes an impact

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There are far too many who believe that First Nations people don't have the ability to reach their goal of self-government, said former national chief Phil Fontaine to the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Man. on Sept. 21. His audience was primarily the Aboriginal student body and some of the media department students.

"Today, 90 per cent of the regional budget for Manitoba First Nations from Indian Affairs is administered locally," he said, "The dream continues to realize full control... over the lives of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal communities."

Statesman makes an impact

Page 6

There are far too many who believe that First Nations people don't have the ability to reach their goal of self-government, said former national chief Phil Fontaine to the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Man. on Sept. 21. His audience was primarily the Aboriginal student body and some of the media department students.

"Today, 90 per cent of the regional budget for Manitoba First Nations from Indian Affairs is administered locally," he said, "The dream continues to realize full control... over the lives of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal communities."

Statesman makes an impact

Page 6

There are far too many who believe that First Nations people don't have the ability to reach their goal of self-government, said former national chief Phil Fontaine to the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Man. on Sept. 21. His audience was primarily the Aboriginal student body and some of the media department students.

"Today, 90 per cent of the regional budget for Manitoba First Nations from Indian Affairs is administered locally," he said, "The dream continues to realize full control... over the lives of Aboriginal people in Aboriginal communities."

Multi-faceted issues complicate hunting rights

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Metis rights to hunt, trap and fish that have been denied them since Confederation may be protected as a result of new talks that are planned between the Manitoba Metis Federation and the province.

On Oct. 18, Metis federation president David Chartrand announced the new MMF Commission for the Metis Laws of the Hunt, along with a community consultation process that will contribute to developing new rules for resource harvesting. The findings drawn from the community meetings will prepare the Metis federation to negotiate terms and conditions with the province.