5 things to know about today's First Nations meetings


Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

January 11, 2013

A group of First Nations leaders has chosen not to attend today's meeting with the prime minister, saying the Governor General, who is slated to hold a "ceremonial" meeting later in the day, should be at the main event. CBC News looks at what is expected to happen – and what may not proceed as planned.

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

(Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

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Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

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