Province returns traditional territory to Tsartlip First Nation
Press Release SAANICH – The Tsartlip First Nation took possession of the former Woodwynn Farm property on the Saanich Peninsula on Dec. 16, 2020, after the provincial government and Tsartlip…
Export of Canadian Hydropower to the United States – First Nations in Québec and Labrador Unite to Oppose Hydro-Québec Project
Press Release WEMOTACI, QC, Dec. 3, 2020 – Five First Nations in Québec, the Innu of Pessamit, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, and the Anishnabeg of Pikogan, Lac Simon and Kitcisakik,…
12 First Nations added to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management
Press Release West Kelowna, BC, November 19th, 2020/LAB/ – On behalf of the signatory First Nations to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (Framework Agreement) the Lands Advisory…
The AMC to make submissions at the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the assessment of compensation for unlawfully flooded reserve lands
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) has filed its submissions as an intervener at the Supreme Court of Canada in preparation to appear…
British Columbia’s Agriculture Industry Calls on Federal Government to Intervene in Port of Vancouver Land-use Issue
Press Release VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 18, 2020 – The Port of Vancouver’s decision to prioritize cargo container expansion over British Columbia’s agricultural industry puts the viability of the region’s food…
The AMC pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to grant intervener status
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to grant intervener status to AMC, along with many others, in what is referred…
LAB AGM 2020: Online Event
Press Release 2020 Lands Advisory Board Virtual AGM hosted by Whitecap Dakota First Nation This meeting is open to all Operational and Developmental First Nations that are signatory to the…
Prince Rupert Port Authority Finalizes Land Use Plan Update
Press Release PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced today that it has finalized the update to its Land Use Plan. PRPA’s Land Use Plan…
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Trial Coming to An End
Press Release OCTOBER 16, 2020 Closing arguments are set to begin on October 19, 2020, in two longstanding claims by the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON): a claim about its ownership…
Lands Advisory Board AGM
Press Release Annual General Meeting: October 27 & 28, 2020 Lands Advisory Board Annual General Meetings are held to identify priorities and discuss the responsibilities of LAB Directors in representing…
