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Lorne Gunter: Victimhood mentality leading to inflated salaries for chiefs

On tiny reserve, big pay defended

A reserve of 300 people in rural Nova Scotia is governed by three of the highest-paid politicians in Canada, including one band councillor who made almost $1-million in tax-free income last year

Band chiefs’ salaries overhaul overdue
Marilla Stephenson: Many of the First Nations people they represent live in poverty, have substandard housing and water, and have limited access to jobs and education. Yet band chiefs and councillors are collecting hundreds of.. MORE...