Originally Posted by Elli

I think the native response to that argument would be:
There are no more migrating herds over the plains to follow and eat. There are no available fertile river deltas and valleys in which to operate traditional farms and fisheries. The only land left is marginal at best and can only support very small, remote populations. The original compromise of allowing Canada to put them in self-governed communities has been reneged on due to Canada's inability to provide the basics such as clean water and health services.

There is no possible way for them, other than the far northern communities maybe, to maintain a traditional lifestyle. They can't live in isolation and yet next door to large cities. What the best answer is remains to be seen.