Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories Confirms Sahtú Communities Can Manage the Harvesting of Wildlife in Their Territory
Press Release January 20, 2025 The Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories (the “Court of Appeal”) recently released a decision that confirms that communities in the Sahtú are empowered…
Anishinabek Nation advocates for great recognition and respect for minerals in ancestral and traditional territories
Anishinabek Nation advocates for great recognition and respect for minerals in ancestral and traditional territories Press Release ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 20, 2024) – Greater recognition and respect of…
‘Settlements are not taxpayer dollars’: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige
Press Release ‘Settlements are not taxpayer dollars’: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 17, 2024) – The federal government’s fall economic statement — tabled just a…
UBCIC Alarmed as B.C. and Canada Appear to Choose Sides in Territorial Dispute Between Nations
Press Release November 28, 2024 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – November 28, 2024) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs expresses its shock and concern…
Judgement of the Supreme Court of Canada – Reaction of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation and the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
Press Release MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Nov. 26, 2024 – The Supreme Court of Canada will render its judgment in the case of the deficit accumulated by Mashteuiatsh Public Security, on Wednesday,…
Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation Files for Judicial Review of B.C.’s Substantial Start Determination for Seabridge Gold’s KSM Mine
Press Release HAZELTON, BC, Nov. 25, 2024 – On November 22, 2024, the Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation applied to the BC Supreme Court for judicial review of the…
SON Land Claim Update on Behalf of Joint Chiefs and Councils
Press Release Nov 8, 2024 To provide infrastructure and expertise for matters that affect the rights and interests of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and support the Joint Chiefs and Councils…
Update on Court Application Challenging $510 Million RHT Legal Fee – November 4, 2024
Press Release On July 30, 2024, the court challenge by Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Garden River First Nation against the Litigation Management Committee (the “LMC”) of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation…
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs File New Legal Challenge Against Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Press Release Oct 28, 2024 In court documents submitted Oct. 25, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs allege B.C.’s environmental assessment office failed its duty to consult over the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG…
For Immediate Release: Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs File Legal Action On Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Press Release Oct 28, 2024 Gitanyow Lax’yip, October 28, 2024: The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs (GHC) have launched legal proceedings against the Ksi Lisims LNG project, citing grave concerns over threats to salmon…
