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…
Supreme Court of Canada – Judgments on Leave Applications
Press Release October 24, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has decided the following leave applications. DISMISSED Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation v.…
Public Advisory – Settlement Approval Hearing of CSA Class Actions on September 5 & 6, 2024
Press Release WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 4, 2024 – The hearing to approve the $530 million settlement of three class actions will occur at the Law Courts Complex (408 York Avenue)…
BC Court Of Appeal Prevents Nisga’a Nation From Interfering In Gitanyow Aboriginal Title Case
Press Release Gitanyow Lax’yip, : The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs welcome yesterday’s decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal by the Nisga’a Nation and upholding January’s landmark court…
