Crees have been negotiating for 26 years to get jurisdiction over the islands, but the talks have continuously broken down. |
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This Offshore Overlap Agreement is another important step in Crees and Inuit co-operation and sharing. |
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As well, the Crees retained eligibility for all Indian Affairs programs, such as those for housing. |
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Indian Affairs came to control the political affairs of the Crees under the Indian Act, and minimal social services such as pensions became available to many. |
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Due to attacks by Crees, Assiniboines and Chippewas armed with fire weapons they left the area around 1780 and crossed the Missouri some time after. |
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