A look at proposed legislation before the goverment that would re-organize reservations as municipalities giving them less rights than corporations (among other indignities).
Documentary
Denise David (member of Kanehsatake) and Michelle Audet (Quebec Native Women's Association)
A conversation with Denise David and Michelle Audet on Canada's historical relationship with Native North America and a critical assesment of the First Nations Governance Act.
Producer: ckut community news collective Uploaded by: gretchen k.
"To others who choose to make their opinions on the First Nations Governance known through protest, I would say that every Canadian has the right to make their views known publicly in such a fashion." (May 15th, 2003)
-- Robert Nault Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
PROTEST - CALL THE MINISTER (!)
For further on the FNGA process or to make comment: phone the office of Minister Robert Nault , Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, (819) 997-0002
During the Consulation process conducted by the FNGA Standing Committee, Chair Ray Bonin told participants that their comments on law, history, treaties, inherent rights, etc. were interesting, but not relevant to the Committee