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The RCMP officer accused of lying under oath at a special inquiry into the Wilson Nepoose murder conviction has been acquitted.

Justice Allan Wachowich rejected defence claims that Red Deer RCMP sergeant Don Zazaluk was suffering a temporary mental disturbance brought on by the stress of the Nepoose investigation.

But Wachowich ruled that since the officer did not intend to mislead the inquiry because he admitted he lied.

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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.

About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay) band.

"We want to go back to a more traditional style of government, based on our heritage and clan divisions," says Keith Chiefmoon, one of the leaders of the group.

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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.

About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay) band.

"We want to go back to a more traditional style of government, based on our heritage and clan divisions," says Keith Chiefmoon, one of the leaders of the group.

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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.

About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay) band.

"We want to go back to a more traditional style of government, based on our heritage and clan divisions," says Keith Chiefmoon, one of the leaders of the group.

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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.

About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay) band.

"We want to go back to a more traditional style of government, based on our heritage and clan divisions," says Keith Chiefmoon, one of the leaders of the group.

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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.

In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.

But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped efforts by the Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake bands to block implementation of the deal until their concerns are dealt with.

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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.

In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.

But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped efforts by the Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake bands to block implementation of the deal until their concerns are dealt with.

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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.

In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.

But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped efforts by the Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake bands to block implementation of the deal until their concerns are dealt with.

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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.

In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.

But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped efforts by the Fond du Lac, Black Lake and Hatchet Lake bands to block implementation of the deal until their concerns are dealt with.

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ANALYSIS

Canadians did not vote NO to aboriginal self-government.

Of all the political prattling in these post referendum times, calling the results of the national ballot a nail in the self-government coffin is but the ruminations of the wounded.

Canadians simply voted NO to a series of proposals. A series of proposals which would ultimately define the scope of their national document. The Constitution. They voted NO to the inherent flaws of those proposals, flaws which were perceived as being limiting, divisive and pandering.