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Annual General Assembly of the FNQLHSSC: “Remotely together”
Wendake, September 17, 2020 – Due to the pandemic, the members of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) got together remotely for their first virtual Annual General Assembly. Following the elections, which took place on Wednesday morning, the composition of the Board of Directors remains unchanged: President: Derek […]
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Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs: The Right to a Moderate Livelihood – 21 Years & Counting
September 17, 2020 Today marks 21 years since the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the Mi’kmaq’s Constitutional right to hunt, fish and gather in the pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood in R v. Marshall. Despite our rights being affirmed by the highest courts in the country, exercising these rights continues to bring frustrations, conflict and […]
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Supporters rally as sentencing begins for Burnaby TMX protesters – North Shore News
September 16, 2020 Sentencing is ongoing for three Indigenous land defenders who were convicted of contempt of court for singing and conducting a ceremony outside the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. A multi-day sentencing hearing began for Stacy Gallagher, Jim Leyden and Tawahum Bige on Tuesday morning. The trio was arrested in August 2018 after […]
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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Takes Legal Action Against the Province of Saskatchewan
SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 16, 2020 – Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (“MN-S”) has turned to the courts to address the Government of Saskatchewan’s (“Province’s”) continuing use and reliance on the 2010 First Nation and Metis Consultation Policy Framework (“2010 Policy”). The MN-S is asking the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan for several declarations, including that […]
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Child welfare agency nears designation – Strathroy Age Dispatch
September 11, 2020 Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services expects to complete the five-stage ministerial process to become a designated Indigenous Child Welfare Agency, and be up and running, by April, according to the organization’s executive director. Joanne Koehler said Thursday after a meeting with Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s associate minister of children and women’s issues, that […]
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The AMC applies to the Supreme Court of Canada to challenge Manitoba Hydro’s First Nation on-reserve rate hike
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is expressing vehement opposition to the Manitoba Hydro Electric Board’s (Manitoba Hydro) recent rate increase to First Nation citizens on reserve, and has thus applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) as called for and approved by the AMC’s […]
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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Takes Legal Action Against NexGen Energy Ltd.
SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 9, 2020 – The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (“MN-S”) has filed a claim against NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen”) (TSX: NXE; NYSE MKT: NXE) in the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan stating that NexGen is in breach of its obligations under the Study Agreement that was signed between NexGen and MN-S (including on behalf […]
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AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes Canada’s consent to certification of national class action involving First Nations child and family services, and agreement to proceed to mediation
AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes Canada’s consent to certification of national class action involving First Nations child and family services, and agreement to proceed to mediation September 3, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) welcomes Canada’s agreement to the certification of a national class action involving […]
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Qalipu First Nation class action certified
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 29, 2020 – A class action with respect to the Qalipu First Nation enrollment process has now been certified by the Federal Court. The lawsuit seeks to challenge the Supplemental Agreement for the Recognition of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band (the “2013 Supplemental Agreement”) and also seek money and other benefits. The Class […]
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Court Issues Injunction Against Government of Manitoba
Court issues injunction against Government of Manitoba August 27, 2020 – On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Justice Lanchbery of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench issued an interlocutory injunction against the Government of Manitoba halting work on an access road and other activities related to the proposed Outlet Channels Project. The successful injunction was filed […]
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