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MAY 19, 2000

QUEBEC:
Cree in Quebec are continuing their campaign against logging after the judge who ruled in their favor was removed from their case and his ruling favoring the First Nation was overturned.
Quebec Cree expand anti-logging campaign (CBC 5/18)

NEW BRUNSWICK:
Not all Mi'kmaq First Nations and the federal government have been able to come to an agreement over treaty rights.
Natives, DFO can't reach agreement on fishery (CBC 5/18)

SASKATCHEWAN:
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations wants a full inquiry into the Sunday suicide of Kevin Bradley Stonechild in a jail in Regina.
Inquiry demanded after jail suicide (CBC 5/18)

The two Saskatoon cops charged with harrassing a Native man are still waiting to see if they can still receive pay while on suspension. They are accused of leaving Darrell Night in the freezing cold without a jacket.
Decision on Saskatoon cops' suspension delayed (CBC 5/18)

Aboriginal leaders met with Catholic school students and teachers in Regina to learn about each others cultures.
Aboriginal and catholic students and teachers take part in day of learning (CBC 5/18)

The Indian and Metis Friendship Centre has developed a curriculum to teach all students about aboriginal culture.
Teaching aboriginal culture from aboriginal point of view (CBC 5/18)