Each specialises in contemporary Canadian art, ranging from photoconceptualism to sculpture, abstract painting to First Nations artworks.
He had steered the Black Stars to their first Nations Cup in 1992 after an eight-year absence.
The purpose is to establish First Nations receive benefits from the development of mineral resources.
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That ruling has given the First Nations more legal clout, and they are using it.
Several other First Nations leaders have been quoted in various media expressing similar views.
However, last December a coalition of First Nations groups from central and northern B.
The route crosses the land of 50 or so First Nations bands (indigenous tribes).
The AFNQL is the regional organization regrouping the 43 Chiefs of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador.
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Politics kept them in separate spheres, even though Israel was among the first nations to recognize Communist China.
Enbridge has been in talks for some time with First Nations peoples, whose land lies along the proposed route.
Kelley maintained that when the Plan Nord was announced, the rights and obligations to the First Nations of Quebec were respected.
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Better, says Grand Chief Edward John of the First Nations Summit, for all concerned to get out their pens and sign.
They triggered road and rail blockades, dozens of demonstrations and emergency talks between First Nations leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The British Columbia Treaty Commission, which oversees talks, says that only 40 of the 60 First Nations involved are now doing any negotiating.
In fact, it was an invitation from the first nations people of Fort Chipeywan that brought Mr. Cameron to Alberta in the first place.
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In his year-end remarks on Monday, he said the government "continued to strengthen our relationship with First Nations", but did not mention Ms Spence.
However, he is correct in stating that opposition to this particular pipeline, known as Gateway, is deeply entrenched and not just among First Nations peoples.
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You can kayak, visit the local Gitga'at First Nations community, or go hiking in hopes of coming upon a white Kermode "spirit bear" (or not).
In Mr Harper's year-end remarks on Monday, he said the government "continued to strengthen our relationship with First Nations", but did not mention Ms Spence.
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It is not just environmentalists and First Nations who are opposed.
The First Nations have been slow to sort out overlapping claims.
Here, dozens of lakefront log cabins radiate from a handsome wood-built lodge, recalling a golden age of retreats when walls were lined with moose heads and First Nations artworks.
Canada's aboriginal communities were also highlighted with the four chiefs of the First Nations, whose traditional native territory overlaps the Olympic region, part of the official delegation at the ceremony.
On weekends, the park's ice-laden Rogers Crystal Lounge gives new meaning to "glittering nightlife" as it also hosts dance parties - including one that emphasises Canada's rich First Nations (aboriginal) heritage.
On Friday, Mr Harper released a statement which cited his January 2012 meeting with First Nations leaders and said he would meet with chiefs "in this spirit of ongoing dialogue".
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His insistence that the First Nations would block a Pacific pipeline may seem rather disingenuous because recent Canadian experience suggests that with proper environmental safeguards and appropriate compensation, agreements can be reached.
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Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan said there had been a "good, frank dialogue" and that Mr Harper had agreed to a future "high-level" meeting with Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo.
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The grassroots movement Idle No More, which has been critical of the elected First Nations leadership, has rallied behind Ms Spence, organising global shows of support and blockades of rail lines in Canada.
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Ghislain Picard, Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador said some progress has been made over the years with the Liberal party but on the whole is not pleased.
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While the Attawapiskat leader has continued her fast, First Nations protesters and others have rallied around her, as well as Canadian indigenous rights movement Idle No More, in protest on a range of issues.
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