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   And the reason for it?  In-fighting amongst their many 'native groups'.   
     They just didn't want any strings attached to the $1.9 billion from   
   the rest of us, those who pay taxes.   
   Here's what the 'strings' looked like:   
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     So what is the legislation and why has it caused such heated debate?   
      
   The education of aboriginal children has long been considered   
   sub-standard in Canada, with graduation rates among the lowest in the   
   country. First Nations youth who do graduate on-reserve often have   
   difficulties obtaining jobs or admission to post-secondary institutions   
   because they are not provided with diplomas or certificates recognizing   
   their accomplishments.   
      
   After years of debate over how to best address aboriginal education,   
   Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled Bill C-33, or the First Nations   
   Control of First Nations Education Act, in February, saying the “long   
   overdue” reforms would set quality standards for classrooms on reserves   
   while placing more control in the hands of First Nations themselves.   
      
   Among the major tenets of the reforms: aligning education standards with   
   provincial standards off-reserve, proper certification of teachers, and   
   student attendance requirements.   
      
   Ottawa would provide funding for core education, which includes language   
   and cultural instruction.   
      
   Funding plan   
      
        $1.25 billion in federal funding over three years starting in 2016   
        Provision for 4.5 per cent annual funding increase   
        $500 million over seven years for infrastructure   
        $160 million over four years for implementation   
      
     Division   
      
   The unveiling of Bill C-33 in February came months after the   
   Conservatives’ initial plan aimed at improving education in First Nation   
   communities was flatly rejected by 200 aboriginal leaders – including   
   Atleo, who demanded that five conditions be met within the framework.   
      
   Atleo has publicly supported the revised plan, putting him at odds with   
   some First Nations leaders who say the legislation ignores aboriginal   
   rights and puts too much control in the hands of the federal government.   
      
   Just days before Atleo announced his resignation, aboriginal leaders   
   from five provinces held a news conference in Ottawa to announce a plan   
   for demonstrations and rallies in protest of the bill. “We’re prepared   
   to take whatever action (is) necessary to ensure the control is not   
   taken away from us,” Grand Chief Michael Delisle of the Mohawk Council   
   of Kahnawake told reporters on April 28.   
      
   Opponents also took issue with the AFN negotiating with Ottawa on behalf   
   of First Nations.   
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   'People never understand what you do for them - until you stop doing it'.   
      
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