First Peoples Law Report July 18-24, 2022 – First Peoples Law

This week’s edition includes the doctrine of discovery, sovereignty, language rights, modern treaties, systemic racism and more.

IN THE NEWS

Indigenous jurisdiction was front and centre across the country

• Alberta, Siksika Nation call on Ottawa to eliminate roadblock preventing creation of new Indigenous police force | The Globe and Mail
• ‘Keep our people safe’: Alberta First Nation wants to move ahead with police force | The Star
• Dene Nation leaders gather at Wiliideh for Dene assembly | CBC News
• Gwich’in Accord expected to be signed at week-long gathering in Old Crow, Yukon | CBC News
• First Nations announce old-growth logging deferral on Vancouver Island | CTV News

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