Opportunity for renewing treaty federalism, recognizing Canada’s legal pluralism, part two – OKT
Courts have ruled that Indian Act governments are subject to the Charter; however, they operate under delegated authority. The exercise of inherent power is distinct. Neither the Crown nor any of its…
Kaska Nation sues gov’ts over assessment of Kudz Ze Kayah mine – CBC
Jul 27, 2022 Lawsuit states rights and title have been ‘completely ignored’ by governments The Kaska Nation is taking governments to court over a recent decision to approve an assessment…
Globe editorial: The Pope’s visit, and the long struggle for Indigenous rights – The Globe and Mail
Prior to this month, the head of the Catholic Church had visited Canada only three times. These things don’t happen often, so it is remarkable that Pope Francis, hobbled by…
DFO dragging out marine protection plans on West Coast, First Nations say – National Observer
July 28th 2022 A coalition of coastal First Nations and scientists are frustrated with Fisheries and Oceans Canada roadblocks to long-standing plans to create a network of marine protected areas…
Missanabie Cree FN – Development Partner for Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors in Toronto – Wawa-news.com
Mayor John Tory and Chief Jason Gauthier, from the Missanabie Cree First Nation, have announced the Missanabie Cree First Nation as the development partner for new housing at 140 Merton…
5 things to know for Thursday, July 28, 2022 – CTV
Pope Francis is set to host a mass at a Quebec pilgrimage site, a price list has been released for the government’s banned firearms buyback program, and the U.S. raises…
Williams Lake First Nation Signs New Fire Protection Agreement with City – CFNR
Jul 27, 2022 A new fire protection agreement has been signed between the City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake First Nation. That agreement covers the Nation’s San Jose…
The Wolastoqey title claim in N.B., a centuries-old issue and the honourable solution – IRPP
New Brunswick never signed a land-sharing treaty and is in violation of laws governing compensation. It’s time for a resource revenue-sharing agreement. July 27, 2022 In New Brunswick, a Mi’kmaw…
First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay – Times Colonist
July 27, 2022 “This means so much to our people,” said Esquimalt Chief Robert Thomas, “to be able to share in the economic benefits of this land is going to…
Northern Ontario city returns four acres to nearby First Nation – CTV
July 27, 2022 In an act of reconciliation and economic development, a northern Ontario city is returning four acres of waterfront property to a First Nation nearby. At Monday night’s…
