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British Columbia. Some 50 other First
Nations land claims are outstanding in
the province.
of life. Serious drug and alcohol prob-
lems are undermining these individuals
and communities.
The Aboriginals of the Prairies face a
gloomier situation than their British
Columbian compatriots. Relegated to
bleak lands in the late 19th century,
after giving up their vast ancestral
hunting grounds, these former nomads,
who were forced to settle in one place,
never really adapted to their new way
The gradual disappearance of trad-
itional grounds has given rise to ag-
gressive territorial claims in most of
Canada's provinces. With the help of
the Assembly of First Nations, made up
of several band chiefs, the First Nations
are trying to advance their cause with
government authorities, both federal
and provincial.
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A western Canadian Aboriginal man in ceremonial dress.
© Pierre Longnus
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