Education Agreement Supported By National Chief

An education agreement between Ottawa, Ontario and the NIshnawbe-Aski Nation is welcome news to National Chief Shawn Atleo.
Atleo says the deal shows how aboriginals can improve their living conditions and work with governments.
The memorandum of understanding commits the two governments to sit down with aboriginal leaders and negotiate more First Nations control over curriculum.
Atleo says such negotiating tables are a true recognition of treaty rights, and more effective than the typical low-level talks with government officials that have led to such widespread frustration.
He says the January meeting he held with Prime Minister Stephen Harper has helped empower government negotiators to get better results.