From From front Rough | ride ‘This raises suspicions about what the government is doing, and generates complaints. that secrecy and (cars thal. the provin- cial population is going to suffer as a result of selling land claims.”” . The provincial government was — ériticized for nat giving out more information, : “Generally speaking, most participants did nat [cel that their interests Were being represented in the negotiating process,’’ the study said. ' “This is largely due to a per- ception that the provincial government has never consulted with them. to ask their views on what should be done fo settle claims.’” : Those involved in the negotia- tions — ‘thigh priced’? lawyers and consultants — also came un- der fire by participants as did the costs of the talks, - ' There is ‘‘a high degree of cynicism in the population ‘towards politicians and ‘bureaucrats, built up over a num- ber of years, and particularly in ‘lhe area of aboriginal claims, where British Columbians sec ‘only inaction,’” said the study. : The study added that the ‘aboriginal affairs ministry must ‘do more to explain what is going ‘on as ‘British Columbians need ito be given a reason to hope that ithe whole issue is coming to an tend.’? : While participants said they relied on news oullets to gain in- ‘formation on land claims, may ‘don’t feel they’re getting un- piased or complete pictures of what is going on. Gov't gets warning ‘A STUDY on attitudes toward land claims carried out this sum- mer for the provincial aboriginal affairs ministry carried a clear warming that some people don’t accept the notion of land claims settlements. Here’s the complete text of that waming: The ministry must be aware of the opinions of a particularly “hostile” segment in the poputa- tion which is quite adamantly opposed to any settlement which would give aboriginal peoples fand or control of land and resources. People in this segment do not eppear to believe that aboriginal peoples have any “right”? what- soever to the lands or resources, and do not accept the premise that a historical injustice needs to be redressed. In fact, they tend to be of the opinion that “white society’? le- gitinately took the lands, and need not consider the demands of — contemporary Societies, aboriginal Moreover, there is some level of disdain for aboriginal peoples, and for their ability to live pro- dective lives in British Colum- bia. While the impact of this hostile seginent may have on the more pragmatic or cautious opinions in the province was not the focus of the research conducted, there és little doubt that should it be- come more vocal in is oppost- tion, the minisiry’s efforts to move forward on aboriginal land claims will be compromised, Correction A STORY on page A3 of the Nov. 2 Terrace Standard indi- cated a 12-year-old boy diced this year of gasoline sniffing in Aiyansh, In fact, the incident bap- pened in Greenville. HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing werld For information, call 7-800-661-2633 A@ - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Company expects quick end to logging blockade SKEENA CELLULOSE is hoping it doesn't have to go to court to build a road to a logging arca cast of here, says a company Spokesman. Derrick Curtis said the compa- ny expects a successful conclu- sion to talks this week between the Gitksan Eagle clan and the provincial forest service. The Eagles stopped Skcena Cel- lulose from building a road to the Fiddler Creck area three weeks ago, saying it’s worried about logging on land it claims, Skeena Cellulose put off a court appearance to ask for an injunc- tion to stop the blockade and gave the forest service until tomorrow to reach a deal with the Eagles. ‘We have to get ready for winter logging. It’s difficult building a road in the winter sea- son. We're going to need that wood at our mill for the February-March period,'’ said Curtis, He said Skeena Cellulose doesn’t have a lot of fat logging areas Suitable for winter work, adding that it’s difficult to cut trees on slopes during the winter. “We feel that three wecks is adequate lime for the government to deal with the: issue,’’ Curtis . continued, Gaining access to new logging areas on Jand claimed by native groups is becoming more compli- cated because of recent court de- cisions. Those decisions don't give na- lives the authority to black log- ging but do say that governments and industries must ensure that nalive interests and rights to land are taken into consideration. In this situation, said Curtis, Skeena Cellulose fulfilled all the requirements to build the road. “We have a valid permit to Pilot escapes injury THE PILOT of a Cessna 180 es- caped uninjured when his plane went down in the Skcena Friday afternoon. Bad weather had forced Prince Rupert resident Gary Woodhead to try putting the plane down on the Skeena River, approximately sandbar in the river and flipped over. Woodhead, the ione occupant at the time, was able to make it to shore where he was picked up and taken to hospital in Prince Rupert. After being treated for mild acknowledgement card. Your In Memoriam gift is a lasting tribute, Please send your donation to the address above, along with the name and address and the name and address of the next-ot-kin, for an 60km west of Terrace. hypothermia, he was released However, the plane caught a from hospital. q @: Box 22, ™ IMPROVING Terrace, B.C, Malor Credit Cards he ! Ol ‘ely | 1OeR VEG 442 Accepted eit AND fT OAGAINST Marjorie Park Your donation Is FOUNDATION ce | CANADA'S 638-1167 tax deductible BG.AYUKON F #1 KILLER THE Bavarian Inn Restaurant The friendliest “Inn” town! Make our place “Your Place” to enjoy an evening of intimate dining with reasonable prices! 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If we hadn't met their conditions, we wouldn’t have received il,”’ he said. “The only reason we would po to court is if the blockade went back up and we're counting on that not happending,”’ Curtis said. ‘The talks between the province and the Eagles will concentrate on the specific area of the logging If you need a B.C. Hunter's Card this course is for you. For class times & location call 635-6542. 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YEAR 28 6.4 3.4 10 ©6040 9.5 7.4 TR 0.0 122 1953 -87 1984 69.1 1958 29 4.9 17 88 8 8§©60.0 12.2 67 10.6 0.0 122 1993 -83 1984 9332 1987 30 5.7 15 08 18 10.2 53 226 O02 | 122 1962 -11.1 1984 - 320 1981 31 5.4 0.5 40 7.8 43, 44 0.5 111 1962-135 1984 1148 1978 Nov. 1 3.6 a 84 5.7 18° 43.8 00 122 1962 -9=8 1984 891 1978 2 1.2 61 02 . 05 7.6 14 49.4 0.0 13.3 1969 -75 1984 958 1956 3 1.9 -0.6 188 = 0.0 9.1 4,1 TR 1.5 139.1 1986 -78 1973 72.4 1956 ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Week of October 3rd, 1994: During the coming weeks patching crews will be tidying up for the Fall/Winter season. Brushing will be underway in the Thornhill area and crews will be completing shoulder work on Highway 37. Graders are In a regular cycle on ail gravel reads. Please watch for and obey traffic control signing. To report road hazards, call 638- § 8383 during office hours. 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