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JUNE 1, 2001

NOVA SCOTIA:
Regulations imposed by the federal government mean Donald Marshall and numerous other Mi'kmaq fisherman face prosecution despite winning a landmark court decision in 1999 upholding their treaty rights.
Get the Story: Marshall would still be charged despite landmark ruling (The Halifax Herald 6/1)

OTTAWA:
Indian Affairs Minister Robert Nault is chastising First Nations leaders for not participating in talks to revamp the federal Indian Act. He says they are trying to keep reserves in a "welfare state."
Get the Story: End welfare state, chiefs told (The National Post 6/1)

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES:
Welfare state aside, Dene leaders in the North are considering if they want to be involved in talks.
Get the Story: Dene leaders mull changes to Indian Act (CBC 5/31)

QUEBEC:
Self-governance measures are being implemented on the Kahnawake Mohawk Reserve as a replacement to the Indian Act.
Get the Story: Mohawks move to self-government (BBC News 5/31)