Southwind Supreme Court of Canada decision
Press Release (Kahnawake – 20, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it acknowledges the decision of Minister Jonathon Wilkinson (Minister of Environment…
UBCIC Celebrates Lac Seul First Nation’s Victory as Supreme Court of Canada Orders Canada to pay Equitable Compensation for Historical Losses
Press Release ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – July 19, 2021). (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – July 19, 2021.) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) extends…
Supreme Court rules $30M is insufficient for flooded First Nation – iPolitics
Jul 16, 2021 The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 8-1 that a $30-million award to the Lac Seul First Nation, located in northwestern Ontario, to cover the federal government’s…
First Nation calls on B.C. to respect, follow court ruling on industrial developments – Toronto Star
July 8, 2021 VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government is being urged not to appeal a landmark court ruling halting new industrial development that doesn’t first have the approval of…
How Cowessess First Nation’s historic child welfare agreement with Canada and Saskatchewan works – CBC
Cowessess First Nation will have complete decision-making power over its children and youth Jul 09, 2021 Cowessess First Nation reclaimed its inherent right to look after its own children with…
Many First Nations developing child welfare program after historic first at Cowessess – CTV News
July 8, 2021 REGINA — Many Indigenous communities in Canada are looking to take back jurisdiction over children in care after a historic announcement at the Cowessess First Nation. The…
Ottawa transfers control of children in care to Saskatchewan First Nation – Durham Radio News
July 7, 2021 COWESSESS FIRST NATION, SASKATCHEWAN — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it a historic moment as control over children in care was transferred Tuesday to a Saskatchewan First…
One day there will be no children in care,’ says Cowessess Chief after historic child welfare deal inked – CBC
Agreement signed in ceremony on Saskatchewan First Nation Tuesday Jul 07, 2021 Saskatchewan’s Cowessess First Nation is the first Indigenous group in Canada to ink an agreement with Ottawa for…
New support for child and family services in Cowessess First Nation
July 6, 2021 Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan First Nation, Inuit, and Métis children deserve the best possible start in life – to grow up in their communities, immersed in their…
Marten Falls First Nation Joins Class Action Litigation on Drinking Water Advisory and calls on the Government of Canada for Critical Housing and Infrastructure Appropriations
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON, June 29, 2021 – Marten Falls First Nation has agreed to join the class-action litigation on drinking water advisories in First Nation communities, which will…
