MMIWG Inquiry Comes to a Close
December 14, 2018
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has rejected another extension for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) inquiry.
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Members of the Uni’stot’en Camp Await Ruling on Injunction Request
December 13, 2018
Two members of the Uni’stot’en Camp in Prince George, BC, are named in a civil suit and injunction filed by TransCanada subsidiary Coastal GasLink.
Investigator Recommends Dismantling Thunder Bay Police Board for One Year
December 13, 2018
In 2017, Senator Murray Sinclair was appointed by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to look into the ability of the police board, who are the civilians appointed to oversee the local force, to address issues raised by Indigenous leaders.
AFN National Chief Questioned About Support of Indigenous Rights Framework
December 13, 2018
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is being questioned about his role in cautioning people about the dangers of the Indigenous rights framework. First Nation organizations, including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and the Alberta Assembly of Treaty
Federal Government Addresses Border-Crossing Issues for Indigenous People
December 13, 2018
The federal government is working to address border-crossing concerns issues between the U.S. and Canada for First Nations people.
Federal Government Addresses Border-Crossing Issues for Indigenous People
December 13, 2018
The federal government is working to address border-crossing concerns issues between the U.S. and Canada for First Nations people.
New Report Criticizes Thunder Bay Police Service for Institutional Racism
December 12, 2018
A new report has criticized the Thunder Bay Police Service, stating that systemic racism contributed to poor investigations of Indigenous deaths.
Company's Waste Water Disposal Wells Linked to Tremors at Fort St. John
December 12, 2018
Last month, some of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) operations were shut down after being linked to tremors in northern BC. After earthquakes rattled Fort St.
First Nations Will Soon Have Control Over Their Own Revenues
December 12, 2018
Changes are being proposed o the First Nations Land Management Act and the First Nations Fiscal Management Act.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Passes Cannabis Control Law
December 11, 2018
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has passed its own law regulating the cannabis industry on-reserve. Cannabis will not be distributed or sold until regulations under the law are developed and implemented. A three-person committee has been tasked with establishing and administerin
Indigenous Leaders Want to Stop Oil Tanker Ban Act from Passing
December 11, 2018
A group of First Nations leaders met with senators on the hill to discuss Bill C-48, which is also known as the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. These First Nations leades want to stop the bill from passing.
Indigenous Services Minister Wants to Avoid More Litigation for Child Welfare Discrimination Cases
December 11, 2018
First Nations child welfare legislation has been announced by the federal government. Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott reassured chiefs at the Special Chiefs Assembly that she did not want to litigation regarding Canada's underfunding of on-reserve child and family ser
Oilsands Project Threatens Rights of Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta
December 11, 2018
The Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta is suing the province over development approvals on sacred land.
Rally for Human Rights Day Brings Awareness of Hydroelectric Development on First Nations
December 10, 2018
Human Rights Day was celebrated on December 10 by people marching through the streets of Winnipeg to raise awareness about the impacts that hydroelectric development has had on northern Manitoba communities. Wa Ni Ska Tan is an alliance of hydro-impacted communities that
Final Hearings into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Held
December 10, 2018
The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will conclude its evidence gathering activities this week in Ottawa. A full schedule of hearings is available on CBC News, as well as a link to watch the hearings live.
First Nations Coalition Takes Initiative on Construction Projects
December 9, 2018
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition is taking the lead on ventures to better control their economic futures. The first project the coalition is working on is the roughly $300-million Kenney Dam Water Release Facility.
Results for Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation Election Still Undecided Four Months Later
December 8, 2018
Nak'azdli Whut'en members in northern BC cast their votes for four open council seats over four months ago. The First Nation has a custom election code that states candidates are not eligible to run for election if they've ever been convicted of an indictable offence.
Simpcw First Nation in BC Wants to Renegotiate Benefits Deal on Trans Mountain Pipeline Project
December 7, 2018
Simpcw First Nation, about 80 kilometres north of Kamloops, BC, signed a mutual benefit agreement (MBAs) with Kinder Morgan when it owned the 1,500-km Trans Mountain pipeline.
