Negotiations between Native protesters and the Canadian government are set to resume today amid heightened tensions in Caledonia, Ontario.

A local mayor angered protesters from the Six Nations Reserve for saying that Natives "have money coming in automatically every month." She has apologized and has been ordered not to talk to the media about the controversy.

The remarks came as an angry mob of about 500 non-Natives confronted police at a barricade. The government is facing criticism for not ending the protest, now in its 58th day, but negotiators are trying to resolve the situation peacefully.

The protest began February 28. Native protesters say a construction site where luxury homes are being built was stolen from them.

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Mayor's comments anger aboriginal protesters in Caledonia standoff (CBC 4/25)
Mayor loses speaking role on Caledonia (The Globe and Mail 4/26)
Leaders on both sides of aboriginal protest dismiss mob as isolated incident (CP 4/26)
Talks over Caledonia property to resume today (CBC 4/26)
Caledonia standoff taking toll on business (The National Post 4/26)

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