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The article focuses on the justice system in Canada for indigenous people. Topics mentioned include the decline rate in the country, the importance of justice system, and the higher rate of imprisonment to indigenous people. Also mentioned are the social justice management, the social conditions of indigenous people, and the social aspects of racial discrimination.

Discusses a report delivered by Canada's Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in November 1996. Primary message that only a massive infusion of funding to native communities can eradicate the social ills facing most Canadian aboriginals and pave the way to a self-reliant future; Facts on Canada's native population; Details on life at the Samson Cree nation in Alberta and the Micmac reserve in Nova Scotia. INSETS: `Last chance';A harder line, by Luke Fisher.

The article discusses the contributions of Jacqueline Ottmann, University of Saskatchewan (USask) Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement, to the commitment of USask to Indigenization. Topics explored include the significance of Ottmann's role in USask to Indigenous communities, the career aspirations encouraged by the institution to Indigenous youth, and the promotion of reciprocal relationships to strengthen the campus community.

Focuses on the problems facing Canada's aboriginal populations in 1996. Connection between the increasing intolerance of Canadians and the large number of Indian and Intuit land claims; Lack of support among Indians for the Assembly of First Nations which met in Ottawa in July 1996; Doubts about Ovide Mercredi; Rise of the Assembly of Manitoba, led by Phil Fontaine; Statements from Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin; How to help Canada's native population.

The author commends the 2013 Idle No More protest movement, through which Canadian Aboriginals demanded better treatment by the Canadian government. She discusses the hunger strikes of Aboriginal leaders Theresa Spence and Raymond Robinson, the various attempts by the Canadian government to develop an official definition of what makes someone an Indian, and the historical treatment of native peoples in the U.S., South America, and Canada.

Explains why the problems facing native communities in Canada could worsen over the next decade. The rise in the number of young aboriginals moving into their prime working and childbearing years; The response of native leaders.

Considers the occurrence of AIDS among Canada's isolated native population. That Health Canada's statistics on AIDS in Canada does not accurately measure the occurrence of the disease among native people; Why conditions are conducive to the rapid spread of the disease; Lack of doctors on reserves; High numbers of natives in prison populations; Problem of homophobia in the native communities.