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Indigenous identity at core of Qalipu trial in St. John’s – SaltWire
Final arguments are to be heard next week ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Testimony has wrapped up, but observers across the country are interested to see what comes of a court case in St. John’s involving a group of Mi’kmaw residents whose memberships in the Qalipu First Nation were revoked when a new point system was […]
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Read MoreSettlement agreement reached for Band class litigation
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous Peoples. The National […]
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Read MoreFor those rejected from Qalipu First Nation, a court challenge is about more than a status card – CBC
Jan 20, 2023 First week of the trial wraps up on Friday A long-awaited court challenge against criteria for membership in Qalipu First Nation began this week, and for dozens of people who came to watch the proceedings in St. John’s, the outcome of the case represents more than a status card. On Thursday, Pauline […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Government of Canada to make an announcement on the Gottfriedson Band Class settlement
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Vancouver, British Columbia — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, joined by the Band Class representative plaintiffs, will make an announcement on the Gottfriedson Band Class Settlement. A media availability will follow. Media participation: Members of the media can participate in person and virtually. Media are […]
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Read MoreHurt is still alive:’ Northern Ont. community shocked after ‘plausible burials’ uncovered – CTV News
Jan. 19, 2023 The chief of a northern Ontario First Nation that found the province’s first “plausible burials” says the community is in shock and its members are working hard to ensure survivors and their loved ones have mental health support. Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Chief Chris Skead said the uncovering of 171 anomalies and “plausible […]
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Read MoreCanada, Ontario, and Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership Announce two-week mediation – Anishinabek News
January 18, 2023 SUDBURY — Canada and Ontario were in a tight corner: staring down a dispassionate, nonpartisan court set to tot up potentially astronomical sums they owed to the Robinson Huron communities for 149 years of underpayment of treaty annuities pegged to resource revenues in one of Canada’s richest mineral resource regions. On Jan. […]
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Read MoreManitoba Advocate Releases 2021-22 Government Compliance Report
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, HOME OF THE RED RIVER MÉTIS, Winnipeg, Man., Jan. 17, 2023 –– The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott, has released her office’s yearly government compliance report, which acts as a report card, summarizing incremental progress made by the province toward the intent of the Advocate’s public recommendations made between […]
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Read MoreCourt approves environmental organizations’ application to intervene in Gitxaała Nation’s legal case
January 16, 2023 The B.C. Supreme Court has decided to allow all intervenor applicants to make arguments in the Gitxaała Nation’s legal case against the free-entry mineral claim staking process. This includes our coalition of environmental organizations, as well as other First Nations, Indigenous organizations, mining companies, and the B.C. Human Rights Commission. “We’re glad […]
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Read MoreSiksika Nation: First Nations Drinking Water Settlement
The Claims period is open. You can submit a claim form online or on paper for compensation under the First Nations drinking water settlement. The deadline to submit is March 7, 2023. The deadline to submit is a band council acceptance resolution is extended to March 7, 2023. Please visit the website : https://firstnationsdrinkingwater.ca for […]
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Read MoreQalipu First Nation enrolment controversy reaches ‘pivotal point’ as court challenge begins – CBC
Jan 16, 2023 Group wants 2013 supplemental agreement abolished The long-simmering fight over membership in Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation is entering a new chapter Monday, as a group of people rejected in a controversial enrolment process head to court. The Friends of Qalipu Advocacy Association is challenging a 2013 supplemental agreement between the federal government […]
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