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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal justice system proposed by aboriginal constitutional negotiators.

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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal justice system proposed by aboriginal constitutional negotiators.

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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal justice system proposed by aboriginal constitutional negotiators.

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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal justice system proposed by aboriginal constitutional negotiators.

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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.

The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.

"I m not a Native politician. I am, a politician who is Native, a treaty Indian," Cardinal said. "On the other hand, I have the additional experience of being Native."

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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.

The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.

"I m not a Native politician. I am, a politician who is Native, a treaty Indian," Cardinal said. "On the other hand, I have the additional experience of being Native."

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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.

The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.

"I m not a Native politician. I am, a politician who is Native, a treaty Indian," Cardinal said. "On the other hand, I have the additional experience of being Native."

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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.

The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.

"I m not a Native politician. I am, a politician who is Native, a treaty Indian," Cardinal said. "On the other hand, I have the additional experience of being Native."

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Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.

Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.

Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise judges on cases involving Native people. Native judges and para-legal workers would also be able to accept guilty pleas and impose sentences for lesser crimes for non-jury

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Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.

Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.

Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise judges on cases involving Native people. Native judges and para-legal workers would also be able to accept guilty pleas and impose sentences for lesser crimes for non-jury