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A century of conflict ended with Haida First Nation

•Written by Tom Fletcher•

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Premier Gordon Campbell and Guujaaw, President of the Haida Nation, announce a 'reconciliation protocol' they say ends a century of conflict.

New legislation a step forward for native land claims

The backlog of more than 800 native land claims across the country crying out for government attention could be expedited thanks to a new bill the House of Commons passed last week.
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Participants to live traditional Blackfoot way on reality series

Julian Black Antelope and his business partner Ruby Eaglechild - both from the Blood Reserve - are hoping the idea of giving up modern conveniences for one month to live the traditional Blackfoot way will appeal to 12 native men and women.
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Canadian Historical Indian Treaties Time Line

In Canada, Aboriginal Peoples and various Pre-Confederation and Post-Confederation governments have concluded 68 major treaties. These treaties cover most of Ontario, the Prairie Provinces; and parts of Vancouver Island, Northwest Territories, and Atlantic Canada. In Quebec, there were Treaties of Peace and Friendship; however, these treaties were usually not written down, and are therefore not included.

The Historical Indian Treaties Time Line shows in chronological order a selection of the major treaties, from the first Peace and Friendship Treaty in 1725 to the 1930 Adhesions to Treaty 9.

The unchecked expansion of contraband cigarette sales has meant an economic windfall for smoke shops on First Nation reserves such as Kahnawake, Six Nations, and Tyendinaga Reserves.
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Treaty process in jeopardy after vote

A unanimous vote to abandon the British Columbia Treaty Commission (BCTC) at last week’s Treaty Forum held on the Nak’azdli Reserve, near Fort St. James, has some members of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) upset.
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Douglas / Vancouver Island Treaties

Excerpted from papers connected with the Indian Land Question, 1850-1875, published by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. These documents are commonly referred to as the Douglas Treaties or the Vancouver Island Treaties.
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