'Real Warriors Hold Jobs' – August 26, 2010
"Whatever we agree, or don't, about the history of Canadian aboriginals, or about their current station, and what they do or don't need, are or aren't entitled to, we can all surely concede one fact: For thousands of years, Indians in North America -- or, if you prefer, Turtle Island -- somehow managed to get by. How well? That, like everything else, is up for interpretation."

East Side Still The Best Bet – August 12, 2010
Rather than build costly hydro lines on the west side of Lake Winnipeg,the Manitoba government should build these lines on the east side and expand a direct all-weather-road system there at the same time.

Residential Schools Generate Anger But Also Pride – August 3, 2010
There are fundamental questions which have never been answered by those who condemn the residential school system. Were we to leave people by virtue of no common language, illiterate, innumerate and unable to deal with the larger society?

To Kick Their Illegal Tobacco Habit, First Nations Need Other Opportunities – July 21, 2010
Calls to “crack down” on illegal cigarette sales on Native reserves are a good moment to understand why First Nations are led into illegal markets and how to respond to that.

Bipole Debate is Charging Manitobans Up – July 15, 2010
A new poll shows more Manitobans favour running a hydro line on the east side rather than the west side, which raises the issue of whether investing in First Nation communities on the east side would be better use of money.

It's Time To Focus On Healing – July 14, 2010
I refer to your column in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 9th, "It's time to focus on healing", where you appear to encourage moving on in the Residential Schools issue. Over the years I have spoken to a considerable number of former staff members, teachers and students from the Indian Residential Schools and I can assure you, from my perspective, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will discover very little of the truth they are seeking and there will never be a true and full reconciliation. More -- email from Bill Steele, Winnipeg

Manitoba First Nations falling behind, survey says – July 13, 2010
"Indian bands in Manitoba are falling behind those in Saskatchewan and Alberta when it comes to improving governance institutions, a new survey has found."

It's Time To Focus On Healing – July 9, 2010
A recent event in Winnipeg organized by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission highlights the need to focus on healing from residential schools, as well as present a more balanced perspective on these institutions, which were not all negative.

Robert Nault, Former Minister of Indian Affairs – July 7, 2010
"That’s where I think the Frontier Centre for Public Policy really does make a big difference. You guys are out there saying go ahead and do it, here’s what you need to do and here’s why it’s important. I think more and more leaders are seeing what happens when you do do that. There are enough examples now of successful First Nations that you can’t say it’s not possible or they’re not capable. I think the next step is for people to grab on to it in a larger way and move quicker because they’re missing a lot of great opportunities and we’re missing a whole generation if we don’t move faster than we are now."

Sask. First Nations Governed Well: FCPP – June 27, 2010
"The fourth annual Aboriginal Governance Index by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) found that several First Nations in Saskatchewan are well-governed."

Millions Spent on Aboriginal Lobby, Not People – June 22, 2010
Five national Aboriginal organizations have received about $239 million in taxpayer money.

The Fourth Annual Aboriginal Governance Index – June 21, 2010
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released its fourth annual Aboriginal Governance Index; it ranks 78 Prairie First Nation communities on good governance practices.

Media Release - Frontier Centre releases 2010 Aboriginal Governance Index – June 21, 2010
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released its fourth annual Aboriginal Governance Index; it ranks 78 Prairie First Nation communities on good governance practices.

Prairie Think Tank Identifies Best Governed First Nations – June 18, 2010
As the Frontier Centre releases its fourth annual Aboriginal Governance Index, we are seeing improved governance and an increased willingness on the part of First Nations to see the positives of the survey project.

Senate Seeks To Improve Band Election Process – June 7, 2010
A new Senate report on First Nation elections outlines electoral problems most grassroots band members are already aware of, but presents some interesting ideas.

First Nation Election Report Good Start – May 27, 2010
A new Senate report that takes a look at band council elections deserves serious attention as it has some good ideas for reform.

Secretiveness Still a Defining Feature of Many Band Governments – May 7, 2010
The Third Annual Aboriginal Governance Index provides empirical evidence that many band respondents do not feel their governments are sharing important financial data with members.

Majority of Band Residents Report Political Meddling in Businesses – April 30, 2010
The Third Annual Aboriginal Governance Index demonstrates that on many reserves band officials are still inappropriately engaging in business activities.

What the Metis can teach First Nations – April 28, 2010
A recent study shows why the Metis are doing better than other Aboriginal groups, prompting a look into Metis history to see what this group can teach First Nations today.

Sizable Minority of Reserve Residents Do Not Feel Safe From Arbitrary Government – April 23, 2010
Evidence from the Third Annual Aboriginal Governance Index reveals that through the use of Band Council Resolutions (BCRs), a good minority still say their band is removing members it “does not like.”