Ontario names first Aboriginal affairs minister

Ontario's new Aboriginal affairs minister said on Wednesday he'd make land claims a top priority.

Michael Bryant plans to visit a Mohawk protest site in Caledonia. Members of the Six Nations have occupied a housing site since February 2006 in hopes of resolving a land claim.

Bryant also said he would implement the recommendations of the Ipperwash Inquiry. Dudley George, a Native protester, was killed by Ontario Park Police during an occupation that was related to an unresolved land claim. Bryant met with George's brother to discuss the inquiry.

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Caledonia visit and establishing a treaty commission top priority: minister (CP 11/1)
Aboriginal affairs minister says he'll go to Caledonia (CBC 10/31)
Dudley George's brother applauds Bryant appointment (CTV 10/31)

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