Wolastoqi Chiefs call out lack of consultation on proposed land swap
Press Release February 4, 2026 The Wolastoqi Chiefs are deeply concerned after learning through a news report that the provincial government is negotiating to swap protected conservation lands with J.D.…
Gwa’ni Land Use Planning Project moving forward
Press Release Summary On Jan. 15, 2026, four ministerial orders were signed to advance the implementation of the Gwa’ni Land Use Planning Project on Vancouver Island The Gwa’ni Land Use…
First Nation Organizations Launch Joint Land and Fiscal Agenda to Power Canada’s Economic Transformation
Press Release October 7, 2025 Westbank, B.C.— The Lands Advisory Board (LAB) and the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) have united around a bold legislative agenda designed to unlock investment,…
First Nations Leadership Council Calls on the Province to Obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent Before Granting Land Tenures
Press Release Sept 16, 2025 First Nations Leadership Council Calls on the Province to Obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent Before Granting Land Tenures (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ…
FNTC – Notice of Annual Meeting
Press Release September 9, 2025 Pursuant to section 131 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, notice is hereby given that the First Nations Tax Commission Annual Meeting will be…
111 MLT Aikins lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2026
Press Release September 4, 2025 This year, 88 MLT Aikins lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Of these, nine were named “Lawyer of the…
Statement from Minister Streicker on First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun’s notice on new mineral staking within their Traditional Territory
Press Release August 6, 2025 Minister of Energy Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement: “The Government of Yukon is aware that the First Nation of Na-Cho…
Consultation results released for returned Highway 30 & OCR Lands
Press Release (Kahnawake – 04 Seskéha/August) The Lands Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce the release of the Lands Designation Working Group (LDWG) recommendations…
Mushkegowuk Chiefs designate Ring of Fire as ‘protected homeland’
Press Release July 16, 2025 Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs have passed a resolution designating “the Ring of Fire as protected homeland on which development, and any projects or activities in…
Red Chris Mine Amendment To Be Assessed Under Gitanyow Laws
Press Release Jul 11, 2025 Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are launching an assessment of the Red Chris mine block cave amendment under the Gitanyow Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process, further advancing Indigenous-led…
