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In the Nicola Valley and elsewhere, First Nations groups are expressing serious concern about the Aboriginal rights policies of the Canadian Alliance party.

Nicola Tribal Association Chairman George Saddleman said the policies are aimed at removing the recognition of Native title in land claims and treaty processes.

The policies of this party- the Reform party or this new party - really go against grain of First Nations thinking when it comes to making an agreement with the federal Crown, he said.

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In the Nicola Valley and elsewhere, First Nations groups are expressing serious concern about the Aboriginal rights policies of the Canadian Alliance party.

Nicola Tribal Association Chairman George Saddleman said the policies are aimed at removing the recognition of Native title in land claims and treaty processes.

The policies of this party- the Reform party or this new party - really go against grain of First Nations thinking when it comes to making an agreement with the federal Crown, he said.

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A blockade near Cultus Lake was narrowly averted at the last minute when the long weekend protest planned by the Sto:lo Nation and Soowahlie First Nation was postponed.

The prospect of being cut off from town left some Cultus Lake residents and merchants reacting angrily over being used as pawns in the struggle for treaty talks.

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A blockade near Cultus Lake was narrowly averted at the last minute when the long weekend protest planned by the Sto:lo Nation and Soowahlie First Nation was postponed.

The prospect of being cut off from town left some Cultus Lake residents and merchants reacting angrily over being used as pawns in the struggle for treaty talks.

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With all the "hot spots" across the country this summer, even the most casual observer should get the point that Indigenous people in this country have had enough.

It may begin in Burnt Church, but it certainly doesn't end there.

From band office occupations designed to put some muscle behind demands by grassroots people for changes in the way band governments are run to the conflicts involving the leaders of those band governments with provincial and/or federal governments, there are so many situations it's hard to keep track.

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With all the "hot spots" across the country this summer, even the most casual observer should get the point that Indigenous people in this country have had enough.

It may begin in Burnt Church, but it certainly doesn't end there.

From band office occupations designed to put some muscle behind demands by grassroots people for changes in the way band governments are run to the conflicts involving the leaders of those band governments with provincial and/or federal governments, there are so many situations it's hard to keep track.

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The Westbank First Nation's reserve lands have doubled in size, now that two parcels of land in Gallagher Canyon received reserve status on Aug. 23.

The land, now known as Medicine Creek Indian Reserve No. 12, and Medicine Hill Indian Reserve No. 11, is located in southeast Kelowna on Mission Creek and covers about 1,178 hectares.

The Gallagher Canyon lands were purchased using some of the funds received by Westbank in 1983 as part a claim settlement compensating the band for lands cut off from their reserve.

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The Westbank First Nation's reserve lands have doubled in size, now that two parcels of land in Gallagher Canyon received reserve status on Aug. 23.

The land, now known as Medicine Creek Indian Reserve No. 12, and Medicine Hill Indian Reserve No. 11, is located in southeast Kelowna on Mission Creek and covers about 1,178 hectares.

The Gallagher Canyon lands were purchased using some of the funds received by Westbank in 1983 as part a claim settlement compensating the band for lands cut off from their reserve.

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In late August, the Nadleh Band was on the front page of the Prince George Free Press concerning a fight with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over commercial fishing.

The band, which is located near Fort Fraser, was taking orders for salmon despite government regulations that prohibits Native people from selling their catch.

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In late August, the Nadleh Band was on the front page of the Prince George Free Press concerning a fight with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over commercial fishing.

The band, which is located near Fort Fraser, was taking orders for salmon despite government regulations that prohibits Native people from selling their catch.