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First Nations Dept: The elder paused. And answered: "Act Indian.", according to Winnipeg Free Press. It also illustrated the dilemma Mercredi and other aboriginal and non-aboriginal thinkers and leaders say now faces Canada: Canada's problem isn't just that it marginalizes First Nations and ignores treaties -- it's forgotten the aboriginal foundation that shaped it and former national chief Ovide Mercredi asked an elder: "What do I do about the Indian Act?" Mercredi's story at an event Wednesday at the University of Winnipeg drew appreciative chuckles. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.