First Nation leaders in Canada are holding a one-day summit with Prime Minister Paul Martin today.

Martin said the meeting was "a new beginning" in federal-tribal relations. He will discuss a proposed reorganization of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs and other issues including economic development, health care and housing.

After taking office, Martin stopped a controversial overhaul of the federal Indian Act that tribal leaders unanimously opposed. With almost no consultation, the prior administration sought to change the way First Nations govern themselves.

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