Author: Michael Murphy

11 Dec Aboriginal fisheries decision to be appealed: Ruling affirmed Vancouver Island First Nations’ right to catch and sell fish (The Globe and Mail)

The federal government will appeal a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a Vancouver Island First Nations people's right to catch and sell fish, says a federal justice department spokesperson.  The ruling last month dismissed the Nuu-chah-nulth people's claim to aboriginal title to their fishing...

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07 Dec 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...

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05 Dec FSIN wants First Nations schools (Leader-Post)

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is aiming to have the province's first urban First Nations school operating within a year.  FSIN Vice-Chief Delbert Wapass said Friday the organization will immediately begin consulting with the Saskatchewan government in an attempt to establish a separate aboriginal...

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