March 2009

15 Mar B.C. Puts Aboriginal Recognition Act on Hold (Globe and Mail)

VANCOUVER — In the face of growing opposition and concern over the implications of such a move, Premier Gordon Campbell has abandoned plans to push through speedy legislation granting unprecedented aboriginal title throughout British Columbia to the province's native groups. . .  go to article...

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14 Mar Bolivia Passes Land from Rich to Poor (Reuters)

LA PAZ (Reuters) - Emboldened by a new leftist constitution, Bolivia President Evo Morales on Saturday handed over ownership of farmland seized by the state from wealthy estate holders to poor indigenous people. . .  go to article...

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06 Mar Macklin Extends Intervention (The Australian)

The Australian government will continue to fund the Northern Territories Indigenous Intervention, which supports increased police services and measures to aid in the recovery and prevention of alcoholism and child abuse.  The program will continue to receive support at least until 2011-2012.  The announcement comes...

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