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MAY 8, 2001

YUKON:
The remains of a 550-year-old hunter will be cremated, per a decision made by eleven First Nations.
Get the Story: Ancient remains of 550-year-old hunter found in Yukon to be cremated (AP 5/7)

VANCOUVER:
Matthew Coon Come, chief of the Assembly of First Nations, on Wednesday criticized a proposal to rewrite Canada's Indian Act.
Get the Story: Coon Come attacks changes to Indian Act (CBC 5/7)

BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Activists have occupied the office of the Penticton First Nation in Penticton, calling for financial accountability.
Get the Story: Native dissidents occupy Okanagan band office (CBC 5/7)

Premier Ujjal Dosanjh told First Nations leaders in Hazelton that he opposes a voter referendum on treaties. Liberal party leaders have called for the vote.
Get the Story: Dosanjh attacks treaty referendum plan (CBC 5/7)