The State of Aboriginal Affairs

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Native communities around the province are still facing problems. There are continuing land claim disputes in Caledonia. And despite the recommendation from the Ipperwash Inquiry, Aboriginal Affairs is not a stand-alone ministry. What is the state of aboriginal affairs in Ontario?

Guests:

Pam Palmater is the Chair in Indigenous Governance in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. For more information see nonstatusindian.com.

Douglas Sanderson is a professor of law at the University of Toronto.

Randall Phillips is the Grand Chief of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians.

Mike Metatawabin is the Deputy Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in northern Ontario.

Ron Jamieson is the Co-Chair of the Board of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

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Good job. Dialogue is very needed. No wonder no one knows nothing. We have to look for it.