Traditionalist says cultural use of tobacco and cigarette trade are not the same
APTN National News While tobacco producers prepare to battle the federal government over anti-tobacco laws,…
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U.S. study shows third-hand cigarette smoke as harmful as smoking
APTN National News A recent study out of the United States shows that third-hand cigarette…
Minister Duncan dismisses Dakota claim they're governed by "law of the land"
As the Dakota in Manitoba continue their fight against the provincial government to sell cheap cigarettes, they also continue to claim their tribe is a sovereign nation.
Manitoba's cigarette battle with Dakotas could end with blockades: Nelson
A battle between Manitoba and Dakota communities over cigarette taxes could spread across the province and ignite rail blockades and other actions, says one of the candidates running for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
‘Refugee’ Dakota First Nation forms tobacco alliance with Mohawk firm
A Manitoba First Nation branded “American Indian refugees” by Ottawa has turned to the sale of Mohawk-made cigarettes and a casino to raise revenue for their cash-strapped community and escalate their battle with the federal government.
Rainbow Tobacco ‘not too worried’ about Big Tobacco court action
North America’s largest tobacco companies have launched a $1.5 billion lawsuit against Aboriginal producers in Ontario and Quebec.
Charges against Rainbow Tobacco, band politicians looming: RCMP
An Alberta prosecutor is expected to decide soon on whether to lay charges in connection with the seizure of 14 million cigarettes on the Montana First Nation reserve, according to the RCMP.