Welcome to AMMSA.COM, the news archive website for our family of Indigenous news publications.

Merchants comment on tax change

Page 2

The day after the announcement was made in the provincial budget that the tax exemption for status Indians was no more and that Native people will now have to pay the six per cent PST, Sage correspondent Marj Roden, identifying herself as a freelance reporter, approached several businesses in downtown Prince Albert to see what the reactions of different store managers would be to the news.

The comments speak for themselves.

Fresh Air Experience, Ron Horn, manager:

Border town won't tax

Page 2

Anger was rampant in the border city of Lloydminster over the new provincial tax legislation levied against Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan.

"I hope I don't see any flags flying at Saskatchewan powwows this year- the British flag, the American flag, the Saskatchewan flag. I just want to see eagle staffs. The only flag I want to see flying is a burning flag," said one Native person, who asked not to be named.

Border town won't tax

Page 2

Anger was rampant in the border city of Lloydminster over the new provincial tax legislation levied against Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan.

"I hope I don't see any flags flying at Saskatchewan powwows this year- the British flag, the American flag, the Saskatchewan flag. I just want to see eagle staffs. The only flag I want to see flying is a burning flag," said one Native person, who asked not to be named.

PST imposed: court fight looms

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has begun legal proceedings to challenge the Saskatchewan government's right to force First Nations' peoples to pay the provincial sales tax on off-reserve purchases.

The FSIN filed the legal notice in Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon on March 31, two days after Finance Minister Eric Cline announced the expansion of PST charges in the provincial budget.

PST imposed: court fight looms

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has begun legal proceedings to challenge the Saskatchewan government's right to force First Nations' peoples to pay the provincial sales tax on off-reserve purchases.

The FSIN filed the legal notice in Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon on March 31, two days after Finance Minister Eric Cline announced the expansion of PST charges in the provincial budget.

First Nations should take advantage of laws

Page 26

Income tax time is fast approaching and most Canadians are getting ready to file their returns. Contrary to popular belief, most First Nations people are required to file a return with Revenue Canada. This article will briefly examine the unique features of First Nations taxation, especially in relation to income. It will be shown that First Nations taxation is a continually evolving field.

Not so long ago, most First Nations people had very limited exposure to the taxman. This is because of two main reasons:

First Nations should take advantage of laws

Page 26

Income tax time is fast approaching and most Canadians are getting ready to file their returns. Contrary to popular belief, most First Nations people are required to file a return with Revenue Canada. This article will briefly examine the unique features of First Nations taxation, especially in relation to income. It will be shown that First Nations taxation is a continually evolving field.

Not so long ago, most First Nations people had very limited exposure to the taxman. This is because of two main reasons:

Opportunity for financial managers extended

Page 25

Aboriginal financial managers now have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of a special arrangement that allows them to have their work history taken into account to gain professional designation.

So many people are looking to secure designation as a certified Aboriginal financial manager (CAFM) that the organization that grants that certification - Aboriginal Financial Officers Association Canada (AFOA Canada) - has added more time to a grandfather clause that means qualified financial managers can get credit for work experience.

Opportunity for financial managers extended

Page 25

Aboriginal financial managers now have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of a special arrangement that allows them to have their work history taken into account to gain professional designation.

So many people are looking to secure designation as a certified Aboriginal financial manager (CAFM) that the organization that grants that certification - Aboriginal Financial Officers Association Canada (AFOA Canada) - has added more time to a grandfather clause that means qualified financial managers can get credit for work experience.