AMC responds to MMF Legal Challenge of Canada’s Agreement on Kapyong Barracks
Press Release Treaty 1 Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Chiefs-in-Assembly passed a resolution today to apply for intervenor status in response to the Manitoba Metis Federation’s…
Fort McKay First Nation Chief: “Even as we seek the court’s help to protect our Treaty rights, we’re hopeful the new government will make the right decision on Moose Lake.”
Press Release Fort McKay First Nation says Court of Appeals is their last resort to protect Treaty rights in the dispute over AER’s approval of Prosper’s Rigel project Long-time leaders…
National Chief Perry Bellegarde Fully Supports the Listuguj First Nation in Exercising their Treaty Right to Fish in their Territory
National Chief Perry Bellegarde Fully Supports the Listuguj First Nation in Exercising their Treaty Right to Fish in their Territory September 26, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations…
UBCIC Congratulates Squamish Nation on BC Court of Appeal Decision to Send TMX back for Environmental Approval
Press Release (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – September 17, 2019) Today, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) celebrates the significant blow that has been dealt…
Media Advisory: Two Day Court Hearing in MMF v Brian Pallister Begins Wednesday
Press Release Two Day Court Hearing in MMF v Brian Pallister Begins Wednesday Winnipeg, MB — On September 11 and 12, 2019, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) will finally have…
Tŝilhqot’in Nation Welcomes Injunction Halting Taseko Drilling Program
Press Release September 6, 2019 Williams Lake, BC: The Tŝilhqot’in Nation welcomes the decision by the BC Supreme Court today, granting an injunction that prohibits Taseko Mines Ltd. (TML) from…
Keystone XL ruling: Statement from Premier Kenney
Press Release Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling on Keystone XL: “Today’s approval is encouraging news for both Alberta and our…
Crisis imminent over contaminated drinking water – Okanagan Indian Band files suit against Canada – Pleas and responsibilities ignored
Press Release KELOWNA, BC, Aug. 15, 2019 – Today the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) took the extraordinary step of filing a suit in Federal Court against the federal government over…
Saugeen First Nation seeks court ruling in Sauble Beach claim
Press Release First Nation asks Court to confirm that Sauble Beach has always been part of its Reserve SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON, Aug. 6, 2019 – Saugeen First Nation has served a summary…
UBCIC Supports the Gitanyow in their Appeal and Calls for All First Nations’ Rights to be Respected Equally
Press Release (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – August 2, 2019) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is applying for leave to the BC Court of Appeal to intervene in…
