Since 1982, the Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research Centre of Manitoba, Inc. (T.A.R.R.) has provided claims and historical research services to its member Manitoba First Nations. The focus of this research has been on First Nation history, Indian Trust Funds and land claims. One major activity has been the historical research and technical support on the Treaty land entitlement issue. Other issues include Treaty rights, such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering; Aboriginal rights; claims policy reform, etc.