Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl has invoked rarely used powers to force voting on Barriere Lake, an Algonquin community that has been afflicted by internal divisions, that some claim have been fostered by the department.
Part of the community is pushing for control over 10,000 square kilometres of their tradtional territory which is also attractive to forestry companies.
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Indian Affairs to force voting on Barriere Lake reserve
Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl has invoked rarely used powers to force voting on Barriere Lake, an Algonquin community that has been afflicted by internal divisions, that some claim have been fostered by the department.
Part of the community is pushing for control over 10,000 square kilometres of their tradtional territory which is also attractive to forestry companies.
Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl has invoked rarely used powers to force voting on Barriere Lake, an Algonquin community that has been afflicted by internal divisions, that some claim have been fostered by the department.
Part of the community is pushing for control over 10,000 square kilometres of their tradtional territory which is also attractive to forestry companies.