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`Something has to change' says Indian Oil and Gas rep if First Nations want to get control of resource


 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The purpose of Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC) is not to stand in the way of First Nations that want to take control of aspects of the resources on their land. But Strater Crowfoot, CEO and executive director with IOGC, admits that a memorandum of understanding signed 25 years ago to achieve that purpose has failed.
“We’ve been after the (Indian Resource Council) to `let’s sit down and talk about the MOU. Let’s upgrade it. Let’s modernize it.
If you want to take over oil and gas resources, let’s talk about it.’ It’s been in my work plan for IOGC for a number of years,” said Crowfoot, who represents the federal government on the co-management board that was formed through that MOU. ....

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UNDRIP legislation needs clarification, Tory MPs say


iPolitics
By Rachel Emmanuel. Published on Apr 20, 2021 4:18pm
Parliament s West Block in Ottawa is reflected in an adjacent building.
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The comments were made at the House of Commons committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs on Tuesday.
Some Indigenous leaders have said C-15 isn’t clear, and will make it difficult for First Nations to form business partnerships and pursue economic independence, said Tory MP Jamie Schmale.
“Are you concerned that, by not providing a definition (of free, prior and informed consent), this could leave it up to interpretation in the courts, and ultimately delay the process of reconciliation, including the C-15 legislation?” Schmale asked Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. ....

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