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Land registry changes fall short, natives say: While new legislation makes it easier to start development, band also wants right to collect property transfer tax (The Globe and Mail)

The federal government moved yesterday to make it easier for native bands to undertake large-scale commercial development on reserves by permitting the establishment of land registry systems that give comfort to investors.  But the Squamish Nation in British Columbia, which wants to develop prime real...

Bolivian president to deepen social revolution (BBC)

President Evo Morales seems set to push ahead with the implementation of a new constitution to place indigenous peoples at the heart of Bolivia's government and society after his victory in Sunday's presidential election.  A poor result for the opposition suggests an easier passage for...