Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien will take the stand today in a case alleging government mismanagement of $1.4 billion in Indian trust assets.

The Samson Cree Nation of Alberta won the right to question Chretien about his views on Indian policy. Chretien was the Indian Affairs minister when decision regarding the tribe's trust assets were made.

Chretien's testimony is expected to last up to four days. The trial over oil and gas royalties has been in an Alberta court for four years.

Chretien is an honor chief of the Samson Cree Nation. His title is Chief White Owl.

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Relevant Links:
Buffalo v. Cree, case information - http://www.samsoncree.org
Samson Cree Nation - http://www.samsoncreenation.com

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