Our Land for the Future distributes first chunk of $375M fund – Cabin Radio
February 26, 2026 The Our Land for the Future Trust, an NWT conservation fund set up through a massive injection of federal and private cash, has made its first round…
Cathy Guirguis on resolving Aboriginal land claims at the negotiation table, not in court – MLI
February 26, 2026 When it comes to unresolved Aboriginal title claims, are the courts the right forum? Or are they simply setting the stage for something that must ultimately be…
Northern mayors sign joint call for infrastructure money – Nunatsiaq
Feb 25, 2026 Memorandum of understanding asks Ottawa for dependable funding and northern voices to be included in defence planning The mayors of Canada’s three territorial capitals have put pen…
Winnipeg developer files defamation suit against Peguis First Nation following lawyer’s comments in media – CBC
Feb 26, 2026 Lawyer’s remarks suggested Andrew Marquess is untrustworthy, stole land from First Nation, lawsuit alleges A Winnipeg developer is suing Peguis First Nation for defamation, alleging comments the…
Federal minister gives details on northern share of new community fund – Nunatsiaq
Feb 26, 2026 Plan is to give $10B to northern, Indigenous and rural communities for infrastructure over 10 years The federal government is aiming to earmark about $10 billion out…
Transport Canada Signals Expanded Regulatory Focus on Hazardous and Noxious Substances in Renewed Marine Emergency Services Consultations – McMillan LLP
February 25, 2026 Transport Canada has launched a second round of consultations on proposed regulations intended to increase access to marine emergency services and strengthen responses to pollution incidents under…
Discrimination by design? Race-based admissions in Canadian medical and law schools – MLI
February 25, 2026 Rather than sorting applicants by racial category, universities should focus on ensuring that all prospective students, regardless of race, have the academic preparation needed to compete fairly.…
Five years of NWT emergencies cost more than $350M. What’s changing? – Cabin Radio
February 26, 2026 The NWT has spent more than $350 million addressing floods and wildfires over the past five years, with recovery from some events still years from completion. The…
Mi’kmaq treaty rights organization Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn gets new director – Penticton Herald
Feb 26, 2026 The long-time executive director of the Mi’kmaq treaty advocacy group known as Kwilmu’kw Maw‑klusuaqn (KMK), Janice Maloney, is stepping down and taking on a new position after…
Consultations ‘hollow’ without greater self-determination, Indigenous-owned forestry company tells government – NB Media Co-op
February 25, 2026 The head of an Indigenous-owned forestry company in New Brunswick says that provincial government statements about consultation with Indigenous communities over forestry policy are “hollow” without efforts…
