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MAY 18, 2000 NEW BRUNSWICK:
A group of 28 environmental, social and aboriginal organizations is asking the federal government to cooperate with the Burnt Church First Nation. The group wants the DFO to recognize the Mi'kmaq band's fishery program.
Coalition calls for DFO co-operation in native fishery (CBC 5/17) The Listigouche First Nation will hold elections once again for its tribal council. 20 who voted in last year's election were not eligible so the the Department of Indian Affairs has called for a new election. Chief Allison Metallic says its been difficult to get any work done because of politics within the council.
New election called for Listigouche First Nation (CBC 5/17) NUNAVUT:
The Department of Indian and Northern Development in Ottawa wants the Nunavut Nation to pay back almost $1 million in funds they say the nation should have never received.
Ottawa wants Nunavut Planning Commission to pay back money (CBC 5/17) SASKATCHEWAN:
Three men who were fired from the Lac La Ronge Band Council for using traditional methods of dispute resolution will be rehired. A federal court ruled in favor of the men and ordered the band to be reinstated with back pay.
Band told to re-hire men who used tradition (CBC 5/17)
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