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First test of UNDRIP Act and BC Premier Horgan fails—miserably
“If we’re going to be talking about rule of law there’s a number of Supreme Court decisions that came from British Columbia dealing with rights and title that should have become the rule of law at the time those rulings came to be.” — Cheryl Casimer of the First Nations Summit
Tailfeathers, Hepburn film wins richest annual film prize in Canada
“TFCA members responded to its empathy, honesty and social currency, as will anyone who views it.” — Film critic association President Peter Howell
2020: Environmental action top priority for Yukon nations in new year
“I took a lot of time to think about (the portfolios) because … the priority for me is … to be engaged nationally, but also make the most sense for the Yukon regionally.”— Regional Chief Kluane Adamek, Assembly of First Nations Yukon
2020: First Nations in Saskatchewan ready to do battle to protect rights
“We’re in big, big trouble if we don’t take care of the lands and the water and the air we breathe. Money is going to be nothing if we don’t survive because of the pollution, the damage to the land, the environment.” — Bobby Cameron, Assembly of First Nations Saskatchewan regional chief
Sports
Metis player named Rookie of the Week following National Lacrosse League debut
“It was pretty cool but there was a lot of mental preparations for it.” — Jake Fox on his first pro game in the National Lacrosse League.
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Opinions
Opinion: Nuu-chah-nulth claim victory for children’s education in smudging case
“Smudging does not fit into the categorization of a religious practice, nor should it be made to. To attempt to do so is to attempt to force ancestral practices into square boxes which the courts have said cannot happen.” — Judith Sayers, President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
