NAN Encouraged as Superior Court Injunction Protects Ginoogaming First Nation’s Sacred Land
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox welcomes a Court injunction protecting an area of Ginoogaming First Nation’s sacred land from mineral exploration: “We…
AIAI: Indigenous Organizations Call For Canada To Do The Right Thing
Press Release London, Ontario September 2nd, 2021 – A motion was recently brought forward by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada to the Canadian Human Rights…
Judge Rules for First Nation, Rejects Yukon Government’s Attempt to Evade Hearing on Land Use Planning and Treaty Breaches
Press Release Supreme Court of Yukon rejects Yukon’s application seeking to dismiss claims from lawsuit filed by First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Yukon, Canada: On Wednesday, Chief Justice Duncan…
NAN Welcomes Landmark Decision Ordering Canada to Pay Capital Costs for Child Welfare
Press Release August 26, 2021 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse welcomes a landmark interim decision released by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT/Tribunal)…
AFN Bulletin – August 5, 2021 – Lac Seul Wins Supreme Court of Canada Appeal, Decision Sets Precedent for Equitable Compensation
AFN Bulletin – August 5, 2021 – Lac Seul Wins Supreme Court of Canada Appeal, Decision Sets Precedent for Equitable Compensation SUMMARY: Lac Seul First Nation has won an appeal…
Attorney general’s statement on Yahey v. British Columbia
Press Release VICTORIA – David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, has released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of B.C.’s ruling in the Yahey v. British…
MNO: Statement Regarding Court Decision on Litigation with MNC
Press Release [July 22, 2021 – OTTAWA] On July 20th, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), with the support of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation…
Supreme Court rules $30M is insufficient for flooded First Nation – iPolitics
Jul 16, 2021 The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 8-1 that a $30-million award to the Lac Seul First Nation, located in northwestern Ontario, to cover the federal government’s…
First Nation calls on B.C. to respect, follow court ruling on industrial developments – Toronto Star
July 8, 2021 VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is being urged not to appeal a landmark court ruling halting new industrial development that doesn’t first have the approval of…
Marten Falls First Nation Joins Class Action Litigation on Drinking Water Advisory and calls on the Government of Canada for Critical Housing and Infrastructure Appropriations
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON, June 29, 2021 – Marten Falls First Nation has agreed to join the class-action litigation on drinking water advisories in First Nation communities, which will…
