(Photo: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Jim Prentice, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.)PM Harper today announced a tribunal of independent judges to take care of the backlog of native land claims.
From the news release: "Today's announcement is a positive response to what our people have advocated for decades and is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of our people," said National Chief Phil Fontaine. "The government's commitment to our full engagement in implementing this important initiative will be key to its success."
As this is hardly the first time government has made a big announcement to improve the quality of life for Canada's First Nationspeoples, let's hope the intent is sincere and this tribunal does what it is supposed to do.
Read all about it here.
Read all about it here.
Colleen
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