Olympics have returned aboriginals to rightful place, says leader (The Vancouver Sun)

17 Feb Olympics have returned aboriginals to rightful place, says leader (The Vancouver Sun)

The partnership of the Four Host First Nations in the Winter Games illustrates what the new relationship between Canada and its aboriginal people should be, the national leader of the Assembly of First Nations said Tuesday.  Shawn Atleo said in an interview that the opening ceremony finally saw Canadian aboriginals “returning to their rightful place” in Canada with chiefs recognized as heads of state before a worldwide audience… go to article