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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 26, 1995 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" More confrontations loom, local chief says By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Tensions among Canada's First Nations are bound to increase as long as govern- ments refuse to discuss central Issues, Scugog's Mississaugas. Chief Gary Edgar said last week frustration among Indian bands in Ontario and across the country is mounting, and worried that more violent stand-offs such as those recent- ly in Ontario and British Columbia could occur. "All the unrest isn't an acci- dent," said Chief Edgar. "It's not just a fluke that these things are happening across the country." The Chief was just back from a demonstration at Queen's Park in Toronto when he made the comments. He had joined chiefs and members of six other central Ontario bands in a demonstration against the province's stance on native hunting and fishing activities. The Chiefs are demanding Ontario not infringe on what says the Chief of they say are inherent rights to the province's natural resources. But so far, the government 1s not listening to First Nations protests, said Chief Edgar. "I think it's a pretty good indication of how (the province is) going to operate," said the chief. "They're just going to make arbitrary decisions and everybody's going to suffer." Bands affected by the © Williams Treaty, signed in 1923, are crying foul because the province has insisted the basis of the document be imple- mented. Canada's Supreme Court has deemed the provi- sions regarding native hunting and fishing rights valid, but the former NDP government decided to restore the rights given away in the Williams Treaty. Now the provincial Tories are insisting that hunting and fishing rules apply for all peo- ple in the province. Chief Edgar sought the sup- port of the local township coun- cil on the issue, but local coun- cillors = voted In favor of a ¢ resolution © that called ton the provincial govern - ment to uphold the Williams Treaty. Ward 3 (Scugog Island) Councilor Ken Gadsden, who supported the resolution, said the govern- ment is right to grant no special status to the First Nations bands. He argues that the "tra- ditional lifestyles" cited by the Indians in the debate aren't really followed by many band members. Councillor Gadsden said he too worries about the numerous confrontations on the horizon, EDGAR "given the number of claims and disputes that are currently being pursued. + Some are valid, while others aren't, he said. "We're heading for a real quagmire," said Councillor Gadsden. "We all have to recognize we're here together." John O'Toole, new Conservative MP for Durham East, said in an interview he backs his government's stance on the issue. "I stand behind the (Natural Resources) minister's (Chris Hodgson) decision on it," said Mr. O'Toole. "I think the courts have the final ruling in those treaties, and what is acceptable and agreed upon." Mr. O'Toole suggested the former NDP government had overstepped its boundaries when it waded into the Williams Treaty debate. He said it's the job of the federal government, and it's ministry of Indian Affairs, to deal with treaty and land claim issues. "The NDP made some exemption which wasn't con- sistent with the federal nature of ongoing negotiations," he said. "I think the First Nations have responsibility to live up to their commitments, as 1s the government responsible to live up to its commitments." Chief Edgar said last week that although the provincial actions don't have a huge effect on the Mississaugas of Scugog, they impact greatly on other bands. "Our other brothers and sis- ters in other First Nations still live in the traditional way," he said. "They hunt and fish, and they're just not going to give it up. He warned that the situation could lead to confrontations, the likes of which have been seen at Ipperwash in Ontario, and in B.C. -- not to mention Oka, five years ago. "It might well," he said. "I hope not. "Our people are peaceful. We don't want confrontation, but we can't just sit back and watch all our rights erode. "Our people will stand up for our rights and the rights of our Ojibway brothers, wherev- er itis." One councillor still opposed Arch Deluxe x, A 1/4b. burger, peppered bacon, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, onions, processed cheese and Arch Deluxe sauce on a bakery style roll. The Arch Deluxe with Bacon, Region looks ready to pass Lishman project By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star The proposed rezoning for the Denman property, just west of Nestleton, will likely receive a positive re- sponse from Durham Re- gional Council. 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Concern was also strong over the proposed flight training programs on the property. The pilot pro- gram was deleted from the Lishman's application prior to the public hearing and will not be included in the facility. The Lishmans unveiled their plans for their head- quarters facility in April. The facility is to integrate all their businesses into one area. They are cur- rently scattered through- out the township. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Have Your Say WRITE ONE TODAY PORT PERRY STAR PHONE (905) 985-7383 or FAX 985-3708 NT ------