Emotions and voices high during land claims talks TERRACE — Negotiators for the three sides in the Nisga’a land claim talks wouldn’t say why their April 9 negotiating session broke up in a shouting match, ‘Any set of negotiations will have its ups and downs,’ Nisga'a Tribal Council presi- dent Alvin McKay said when “questioned about the yelling audible within the closed con- ference room just minutes before a scheduled 5 p.m, press conference, ' ‘We are moving ahead,’ - McKay. added. “The negotia- tions involvé many complex issues. It’s not always easy.”’ The Thursday session was the third of full negotiations to be held here last week. These ses- sions take place once a month. . Smaller groups met regularly to go over specific items. The Nisga’a claim nearly . 25,000 square kilometres of Nisga’a and the federal and pro- vincial governments were saying little about the “issues under discussion during last week’s talks. ‘We've agreed to keep cer- tain things confidential,’’ said Tony Sheridan, the province’s Negotiator, ‘‘So yes, we're responding in a general way.’’ No details were given on the: progress of talks. on interim measures prior to a final settle- ment. That topic involves negotiation of whether third parties — such as logging or mining companies — will be allowed to start developments or carry out business in Nisga‘a-claimed territory while . the talks are on. ‘*The interests of third parties and the interests of all British Columbians must~ be balanced,” Sheridan said. When asked about the everyone."’ Federal government negotiator Gay Reardon said Gitanyow hereditary chiefs won't be allowed into the Nisga’a talks when negotiations involve the overlap area that both tribal groups claim. Gitanyow president Glen ‘Williams had made that de- mand earlier this-year, saying interim measures on resource use questions are being decided that affect the land that's also claimed by Gitanyow chiefs. Reardon noted the framework agreement sets out a process for the existing three parties. ‘“That would preclude the Gitanyow from becoming party to the negotiations at this time,’’ she said. TERRACE — Martin Alvin McKay Nisga’a hold vote Rupert. Terrace Standard, Wednesday, April 15, 1992 — Page A11 a Ott Ready «To Unleash & Disney's ve \ Limited Timej Only! Order Your Copy Today! . possibility of a town hall meeting in Terrace to meet the public and answer questions about the Nisga’a negotiations, Sheridan called the suggestion . ‘San interesting cption that might be explored.” “It’s a big: province,’’ he CORRECTION said. ‘There’s.a lot of people. Adams was named vice presi- dent of the Nisga’a Tribal Council local here at elec- tions last week. He replaces Ernie Morven who becomes business manager. It’s one of three ur- ban locals belonging to the tribal.council. The others are — Charles McKay was returned as trustee and Gloria Adams is treasurer. - The positions become af- ficial during the tribal coun- cil annual convention the end of this month in New Ajiyansh. All terms are for one year, northwestern B.C. centred on the Nass River valley. ; Representatives of the FREE KID'S MOVIES ITH ANY OTHER RENTAL 635-4333 | 4721 Lakelse Ave. In our April 12 flyer the following errors have occurred: _ The ‘Tye-Sil' Umbrella Table featured on page 20 is rectangular, not round as jl- lustratad, However, the description and the sale price of $44.97 are correct. The sale price for tha 2-Pack 8mm Video Tapes featured on page 25 Is 315.88. The sale prices for the ‘Cofumbia’ Lamp Ceiling Fixture and the Coach Lantern featured on page 29 ara $33.97 and $10.97 respectively. . We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Kinart Canada Limited ‘EXCLUSIVE OFFER 1/2 Carat DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING 1/2 ct. Brilliant Cut Diamond. Limited Quantities. *1,499 ERWIN’S Housrof finesSeuelry | SINCE 1910 4637 Lakelae Ave, Terrace 635-7440 Sheena Mall, Tevace 635-5011 246 Clty Centre, Killa) - 632-3313 | Professional, Truck Mount CARPET CLEANING | e Free Estimates ® Reasonable Prices Aaautity Your Homd Minite Extending Caipet \ & Upholstary titel . OTHER SER VICES PROVIDED: * Fire & Water Damage Hestoration & = « Odour Contral «Pat Odour Cantrot PHONE ona |Diamond Ring} = And you can’t always meet with .. in Vancouver and in Prince | . special equipped with: | w Driver's side air bag a Air conditioning ADVANTAGE: CHRYSLER _ ATYOUR LOCAL B.C. CHRYSLER DEALER DODGE CARAVANS/PLYMOUTH VOYAGERS INCLUDING FREIGHT Yj 7 passenger seating Aw ka Automatic transmission a} Tilt steering ac Cruise control wm, Much more “ ¢ assigned lo dealer in lieu of finance olfer. Price Includes freight ($630) and excluded liconse and taxes. Dealer ordar: may be nec ie includes $1000 factory robak 9 Daalar may sell for ess, Limited time offer, See Dealar for details. | oor SS otec tein tee