Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief Says No To Recognition Act

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The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Chief, David Luggi, says if there is no possibility of achieving just reconciliation within the proposed framework of the proposed Recognition and Reconciliation, then his group will direct its resources into other creative and constructive ways.

"We will remain focused on rebuilding our traditional government systems. In this way we can rebuild our communities and nations and continue to reconnect with our cultures" ays Luggi.

Speaking at the First Nations Leadership Council Regional Meeting, Luggi said the government's “uncertainty is a positive for first Nations, "It is our power, it is our currency. We shall not allow BC to hi-jack our rights and title; we will continue to be vigilant for our children in a real way. "

The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council comprises of eight bands who are seeking title and use of 76,000 Square kilometres of land in north and central BC.

The provincial government has proposed a super council comprising of 30 leaders in the province who would speak on behalf of the 200 oro so native bands in the province.

Numerous bands have said they will not agree to such a proposal. The provincial government says they will not place the power of veto into any agreement.  Luggi says under the proposed Recognition Act,  "title" has been weakend and it will become more difficult to establish real aboriginal title.

Luggi  closed his presentation to the  Regional Meeting  saying "The youth are looking to  us for leadership; the elders are expecting a lot of us.  Let's keep it together and stand up collectively for who we are."

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