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Nuchatlaht First Nation: How a Legal Battle Could Change Land Rights for Good – The Walrus
Indigenous groups have been fighting for land for decades, often with disappointing results Robed figures entered the room in silence and took their seats on the dais at the Supreme Court of Canada in regal movements. Lawyers fidgeted as our delegation of Ktunaxa elders, leaders, and youth packed into a stockade-like public gallery. The hour […]
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Four First Nations in Ontario come together to defend their territory – APTN News
February 09, 2023 Four First Nations in northern Ontario want the province to hear their worries about mining. The Anishinaabe community of Grassy Narrows along with three other First Nations recently came together to defend their territory. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/four-first-nations-in-ontario-come-together-to-defend-their-territory/
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Council approves historic agreement with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
(Fort McMurray AB – February 9, 2023) A new agreement between the Municipality and a First Nation is a significant step towards the creation of the first urban reserve in Alberta. On Tuesday, February 7, Council approved the signing of a Municipal Services Agreement with the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation for 2020 Taiganova Crescent—the Acden […]
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First Nations mull legal action against province – Brandon Sun
Feb. 8, 2023 Manitoba First Nations are threatening to take legal action against the provincial government to stop Crown lands from being auctioned off for agricultural purposes. Cathy Merrick, grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), is calling on the province to discontinue online auctions this week, and all future auctions, until an […]
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First Nations Leaders Resolve to Protect Land in Manitoba: AMC, MKO, SCO and ILTC Demand Immediate Stop to Agricultural Crown Lands Lease and Permit Auction
February 6th, 2023 Treaty One Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimaknak (MKO), the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and the Anishininew Okimawin (ILTC) are providing Manitoba with notice that they intend to initiate legal proceedings to protect the traditional and ancestral lands of First Nations in Manitoba. The Province of Manitoba […]
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Inuit Nunangat Land Area And Coastline
Land and coastline are integral to Inuit survival. Most Inuit Nunangat communities are located on the coast for transportation and for access to marine wildlife and plants including whales, seal, fish, shellfish and kelp. Being on the land is a core part of Inuit cultural practices, hunting and survival, art and music, knowledge transfer, and […]
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SCO renews call for immediate end to auction of crown lands
February 2, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is renewing calls demanding the provincial government put an immediate stop to an upcoming auction of Crown lands. “One year ago, we were talking about this same issue. When Heather Stefanson became Premier, she assured me things were going to change […]
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Lands proposed for Te’mexw treaties
Jan. 30, 2023 VICTORIA – Sooke Mountain and Discovery Island Marine provincial parks are being considered for inclusion in treaties being negotiated with the T’Sou-ke and Songhees Nations. T’Sou-ke, Songhees, Malahat, Beecher Bay (SC’IA⁄NEW) and Snaw-Naw-As Nations joined together as Te’mexw Treaty Association (TTA), and have been in negotiations with Canada and British Columbia since […]
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B.C. transfers land back to Lake Babine Nation, benefits the region
Jan. 27, 2023 BURNS LAKE – The Province and Lake Babine Nation are taking the next step in the journey to recognize and implement the Nation’s rights and title through the signing of a new land transfer agreement. The agreement will enable Lake Babine Nation to take back control of 20,000 hectares of waterfront and […]
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Sask. Opposition MLA, Indigenous leaders call for halt of Crown lands auction – CBC
Jan 24, 2023 Onion Lake Cree Nation says Sask. government failed to fulfil duty to consult for auction on Jan. 31 Indigenous leaders and the Opposition NDP critic for First Nation and Métis relations assembled at the Saskatchewan Legislature Monday, once again calling on the provincial government to halt an upcoming auction for Crown lands. […]
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