UNDRIP is the law in British Columbia today and, we expect, tomorrow as well – MLT Aikins
December 18, 2025 On December 5, 2025, the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) made its decision in Gitxaała v. British Columbia, 2025 BCCA 430 (Gitxaała), ruling that the Declaration…
Pigeon Lake resident wins landmark forensic audit – Pipestone Flyer
December 18, 2025 Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Hans McCarthy, grandson of the late Frog Lake Chief Lawrence Francis Quinney, has achieved a landmark court victory…
New KIA secretary-treasurer discusses aspirations – Penticton Herald
December 18, 2025 Madeline Kaludjak, of Rankin Inlet, is the new secretary-treasurer for the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA). Kaludjak won the post in the Dec. 8 KIA elections. The new…
Eby Is Under Fire for Undermining the Rule of Law – The Tyee
December 18, 2025 Lawyers say the premier’s criticism of rulings on Indigenous rights reflects ‘a troubling trend.’ B.C. Premier David Eby defended his right to criticize court decisions despite organizations…
Charbonneau – N.B. court rules sensibly on Indigenous land claim – ArmchairMayor.ca
December 18, 2025 IN CONTRAST to the court decision that gave private property in Richmond to the Cowichan Tribe, a New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal has ruled the opposite. Justice…
Cease-and-desist letter served to Ring of Fire mining company by Neskantaga First Nation – CBC
Dec 18, 2025 Remote community says it hasn’t consented to exploration activities As Neskantaga First Nation’s youngest band councillor, Lashaunda Waswa says she wants to inspire the next generation to…
Ontario indigenous affairs minister and premier speak about Ring of Fire deal – The Globe and Mail
Ottawa and Ontario are set to finalize a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire, The Canadian Press…
RM of Weyburn approves Seven Stars wind project development permit – Pipeline Online
Dec 18, 2025 WEYBURN – Enbridge’s Seven Stars Energy Project got a crucial approval on Dec. 17, with the Rural Municipality of Weyburn voting 5-1 in favour of the project.…
Most advanced Ring of Fire mine to proceed without impact assessment – iPolitics
December 18th, 2025 Wyloo’s Eagle Nest mine currently sits outside federal jurisdiction, and Ontario’s Bill 5 killed the requirement for a comprehensive assessment. Eagle’s Nest, one of the most advanced…
Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects – NanaimoNewsNOW
Dec 17, 2025 Mining company to provide consultation services on project to connect Kivalliq to southern energy grid Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and Inuit-owned Nukik Corp. have agreed to work…
