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Feds foment Lubicon feud

Edmonton Journal - Lubicon Lake Elders' Council

 Re: "Third party to take helm during battle for chief role; Brothers-in-law in stalemate over leadership of aboriginal community," The Journal, Dec. 4, and "Lubicons' dispute is settled, says chief," by Steve Noskey, Letters, Dec. 10.

As members of the Lubicon Lake Elder's Council, we feel the need to respond.


INAC imposes third-party rule on Lubicon Lake nation

Edmonton Journal - Elise Stolte

Management of the northern Alberta Lubicon Lake Cree Nation is expected to be handed over to a third-party administrator within weeks, destroying hopes for settlement on a decades-old land claim.

The aboriginal community has been embroiled in a leadership dispute since May, with two brothers-in-law both claiming to be chief.

Each has asked Ottawa to recognize their claim and do business with their side, but the Department of Northern and Indian Affairs refuses.


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