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 The Battle for Aboriginal Treaty Rights |
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It's a battle over the land and its resources. The fight has taken place on the land, in the courts and in the media. When government and native groups signed treaty agreements over a century ago, neither side imagined the repercussions. Canada's native people say treaties have been ignored and their rights — from logging trees to fishing eels — have been limited. In the 1980s, frustration grew and failed negotiations turned into roadblocks and deadly confrontation. |
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 For Canada's aboriginal people, identity and land have a strong connection. (Radio; runs 2:30) |
 CBC's Our Native Land challenges the Indian Affairs minister. (Radio; runs 0:53) |
 Front Page Challenge figures out what Northwest Territories' native people want. (TV; runs 8:40) |
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 Tensions peak in a 12-year battle over trees on the Queen Charlotte Islands. (TV; runs 3:21) |
 Matthew Coon Come paddles to New York to protest the Great Whale project. (Radio; runs 4:04) |
 The Enoch turn to the courts to stop oil development on treaty lands. (TV; runs 1:29) |
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 Some native youths use violence to defend treaty rights. (Radio; runs 4:52) |
 Ovide Mercredi comments on the violence at Gustafsen Lake and Ipperwash. (TV; runs 6:46) |
 Bay of Fundy fishermen's association says the Mi'kmaq are abusing their rights. (Radio; runs 7:30) |
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 British Columbians are divided on the validity of a treaty referendum. (TV; runs 10:01) |
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7 Additional Clips about The Battle for Aboriginal Treaty Rights
