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der=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width=100%> First Nations Briefs
MAY 10, 2000

YUKON:
The Kaska First Nation in Whitehorse banished former consultant Shakir Alwarid for allegedly leaking confidential documents.
Whitehorse consultant banned from first nation offices (CBC 5/9)

OTTAWA:
An archaeologist is studying the relationship between dogs and their First Nations caretakers. Bones from an ancient British Columbia coastal village and two sites in Ontario reveal diets similar to their owners.
Ancient dog bones tell much about owners (The National Post 5/8)

WINNIPEG:
Two Metis women who were killed after their 911 calls were ignored are the subject of a five-volume report, but it could be a while before its contents are released to the public. William John Dunlop is charged with the deaths and the report will be delayed at least until his trial takes place.
Winnipeg police get report on 911 response delay that ended in murder (CP 5/8)