Aboriginal Law Report Feb 1-7, 2021 – First Peoples Law

Sipekne’katik First Nation is defending their Treaty rights in court

Sipekne’katik sues Nova Scotia, says fish buying regulations infringe on treaty rights – Ku’ku’kwes News
Sipekne’katik takes Nova Scotia to court over moderate livelihood sales | The Chronicle Herald
Mi’kmaw women appeal for state-appointed counsel against fishing charges | The Signal
Caribou man charged after shots fired at fisherman in Northumberland Strait | CBC News

Harvesting rights were front and centre in Nunavut and the NWT

Nunavut mine blockade to continue until concerns are addressed, say Inuit hunters | CBC News
Pond Inlet protesters say mine expansion ignores Nunavut Agreement | CBC News
Yellowknives Dene, federal gov’t agree to further talks about Giant Mine apology, compensation | CBC News