Many bands have united into tribal councils to jointly seek legal and political remedies to their claims to share in the wealth of the natural resources, particularly the fisheries. (thecanadianencyclopedia.com)
Some reservation members were none too happy with the ordinance, which was enacted in the wake of letters disparaging tribal council members and their families. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
B.C. lawyers Jason Gratl, a past president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, and Robyn Gervais, who previously represented the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council at the B.C. inquiry into missing women have been appointed to represent specific interest groups such as First Nations and those on Vancouver's downtown eastside. (canadianlawyermag.com)