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First Nations people in Saskatchewan who were ruled eligible for $40,000 payments because of negative experiences with Canada’s child welfare system just want the compensation process “dealt with,” says Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief David Pratt.
“We haven’t seen a dime of any money and, for whatever reason, Canada continues to stall at this process and I think that does a great disservice and a great dishonour to the families that have been impacted by this and who need closure,” Pratt said.
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Sask. First Nations rally behind northern community in dispute with uranium company
First Nations leaders are rallying behind the Birch Narrows Dene Nation in its dispute with the provincial government and a uranium company.
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Birch Narrows Dene Nation set up a blockade, saying uranium exploration company began work without its consent
Posted: Feb 24, 2021 6:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 24
Trapper and elder Ron Desjardin, shown here, was one of the Birch Narrow Dene Nation members who set up a blockade earlier this month to prevent a uranium exploration company from entering their traditional territory without consent.(Submitted by Ron Desjardin)
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Federal Minister of Health Patty Hajdu says an allotment of COVID-19 vaccines will be bound for First Nations reserves.
However, Hajdu said similar allotments will not be made for other Indigenous people living off reserve, including Métis people, arguing they fall into provincial jurisdiction.
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She and Minister for Indigenous Services Marc Miller urged provinces to take an “equitable” approach in providing access to those vaccines.
“In urban areas … we need the partnership with the province, and that’s a hand that I extend to all premiers,” Miller said.