Canada won't appeal court ruling

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002

Canada's Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development won't appeal a ruling that rescinded federal management of an Ojibwe First Nation.

Indian affairs minister Robert Nault told the Canadian Press the December 2 ruling wasn't all that significant. A federal judge said the government unfairly imposed a management structure on the Pikangikum First Nation, which has gone through some social and financial problems.

Get the Story:
Nault 'unreasonable' (Canadian Press 12/20)

Get the Decision:
Pikangikum First Nation v. Canada (2002 FCT 1246)

Relevant Links:
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development - http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

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Court rules Canada in breach to First Nation (12/12)