Archive - Dec 16, 2007

Aboriginal title of First Nation traditional territory court ruling being challenged by Harper government

From the Globe and Mail ...

William land-claims decision contested

JUSTINE HUNTER - December 15, 2007 - VICTORIA -- The federal and B.C. governments yesterday set the stage for an appeal of a landmark native land-claims decision, brushing aside an offer for a temporary truce that would have allowed time to negotiate a settlement out of court.

First Nation land use plans documenting development regions and traditional actiivities required

AFN resolution past at last week's assembly concerning "the free-entry system in the southern N.W.T. should be replaced by land-use plans that show prospectors in advance where development will be welcomed" would be an excellent addition to an overhauled Ontario Mining Act.

From Google News ...