The Piecemeal Infringement of Treaty Rights – First People’s Law
During the early years of the development of modern Aboriginal law in Canada, First Nations with so-called ‘numbered treaties’ could argue that governments were obligated to justify any infringement of…
Nunavut’s biggest landlord goes national – Nunatsiaq News
August 18, 2015 Northern Property to change name to Northview Apartments, create new $3-billion firm If regulators and unit-holders say yes, many northern Canadian tenants will be writing their cheques…
Last Liberal prime minister joins candidate in Cross Lake – Thompson Citizen
August 18, 2015 Former prime minister Paul Martin was in Northern Manitoba Aug. 17 to lend his support to Churchill-Keewatinook Aski Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand at her campaign kickoff in…
Aboriginal communities to play increasingly crucial role in resource industries, new report says – Calgary Herald
August 18, 2015 Canada’s aboriginal peoples will play an increasingly crucial role in the resource industries and getting these relationships wrong will take a significant toll on the country’s competitiveness,…
New Grand Chief stepping back from Ring of Fire – Timmins Press
August 17, 2015 MOOSONEE – The Grand Chief-elect of the Mushkegowuk Council, Jonathan Solomon, is vowing to consult with the people and chiefs of the council’s member communities more than…
BC hires consultant to help with Sechelt band dock feud – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 17, 2015 The British Columbia government has hired a former aboriginal relations and reconciliation minister to help solve a long-simmering feud on the Sunshine Coast over the proposed regulation…
Ex-PM’s tour focuses on aboriginal issues – Winnipeg Free Press
Aug 18, 2015 Martin dines with chiefs, visits northern reserve In Manitoba’s wealthiest riding, and in its most remote, First Nations issues dominated a campaign-style tour by former prime minister…
Protest Ends after Nalcor Meets with Innu Nation Over Assault – VOCM
August 18 2015 Nalcor officials say protesters who had been blocking the Muskrat Falls and North Spur sites left the area this morning. The protesters were upset following an incident…
North Slave Métis filing lawsuit over NWT Métis Nation claim – Northern Journal
August 17, 2015 What was a milestone for one Métis group of the Northwest Territories has become an alleged roadblock for another. On July 31, the NWT Métis Nation (NWTMN),…
Yukon Zinc makes offer to creditors owed money by Wolverine Mine – CBC
Aug 17, 2015 Under plan, $4.5 million would be shared between creditors owed a total of $29 million Yukon Zinc has made an offer to creditors owed money from its…
