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LABRADOR: "We don't have to go to the altar of the white man...to prove who we are."
Metis Nation President Todd Russell rejected outside criticsm of a food fishery agreement the Metis made with Ottawa. He said the Metis don't need the approval of John Crosbie, former fisheries minister.
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Metis leader rejects criticism (CBC 4/20)

BRITISH COLUMBIA:
The Cheam First Nation is threatening to escalate its road blockade to protest slow-moving treaty negotiations with the province. Sto:lo leaders were refused admission at a media briefing on the Cheam Land dispute today. The Nisga'a Nation's treaty with BC was proclaimed into law last week, after a long battle.
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Fraser Valley blockade heating up (CBC 4/20)

SASKATCHEWAN:
Metis in Saskatoon and North Battleford will work together to improve education and employment opportunities in their regions. They will also form a justice task force and send their findings to the federal and provincial governments.
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Metis to study justice system (CBC 4/20)