Métis Nation of Ontario Statement: Federal Court Strikes First Nation Challenge to Métis Self-Government Agreement
Press Release On June 26, 2026, the Federal Court released its judgment in Brunswick House First Nation et al v Canada and the MNO, 2026 FC 869. This case was…
Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada June 16, 2026 “Canada’s new government promised stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws. That promise is now law,” said the Honourable Sean…
Prime Minister Carney announces members of the Independent Advisory Board to help select the next judge of the Supreme Court of Canada
Press Release May 19, 2026 Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the Chair and members of the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments. These individuals…
Inaugural Responsible Resource Leadership Forum underscores Indigenous Involvement in Canada’s Mining Development
Press Release OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2026 — The first Responsible Resource Leadership Forum will bring together Indigenous leaders, industry experts, senior government officials and ministers to focus on the…
More Than 100 Experts Warn Bill C-15 Threatens Canada’s Democratic Foundations
Press Release February 23, 2026 OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE — More than 100 leading legal scholars, human rights experts, leaders from Indigenous communities, labour, health, and civil society organizations just released an open letter urging parliamentarians to remove…
APTN honours the true stories of missing and murdered Indigenous people with Season 5 of “Taken”
APTN honours the true stories of missing and murdered Indigenous people with Season 5 of “Taken” January 6, 2026 Thirteen groundbreaking new episodes of Taken give voice to a national crisis through…
Reminder of nomination deadline for Sidney B. Linden Access to Justice Awards
Press Release December 15, 2025 Do you know someone who has shown a strong commitment to supporting access to justice for low-income Ontarians? Is there a person who regularly goes…
National Chief Speaks to Critical Police Reforms at Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety
Press Release (October 10, 2025 – Treaty 7 Territory, Kananaskis, Alberta) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will provide opening remarks at the meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers…
On Red Dress Day, BCAFN Honours and Remembers: Urging Action to Implement All 231 Calls for Justice
Press Release (xʷməθkʷəyəm̓ (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesẖ (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) – Today, the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) and First Nations across the nation gather in solemn remembrance of…
Government of Canada establishes Indigenous-Led Advisory Committee to advance UN Declaration Act implementation
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada March 20, 2025 Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern…
