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Aboriginal Law Report, June 14, 2020 – First Peoples Law
Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations’ Aboriginal rights action is ongoing. Northern B.C. First Nations wrap up testimony in supreme court case against Rio Tinto (Alcan) – Prince George Matters Cannabis and Indigenous jurisdiction were hot topics in Syilx territory. Indigenous pot shop owner refuses to shut down after being raided by province – APTN News Bill […]
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Read MoreReconciliation on Trial: Wet’suwet’en, Aboriginal Title and the Rule of Law
June 10, 2020 Why are so many Canadians surprised when Indigenous people erect blockades to defend their lands and children’s future? I think it’s because most Canadians prefer the facile narrative of national reconciliation to the uncomfortable reality of betrayal and unfulfilled promises. Industry and Canadian politicians are adept at peddling the reconciliation narrative. Canadians […]
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Read MoreAboriginal Law Report June 7, 2020 – First Peoples Law
Police violence and systemic racism were front and centre across the country. Indigenous leaders condemn Police actions in death of Chantel Moore | First Nations Summit Black Lives Matter march in Iqaluit ties in Nunavummiut and RCMP – APTN News ‘Enough is enough’: First Nations Chief says he needed to tell story of alleged RCMP […]
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Read MoreCanada: BC Court Of Appeal Affirms The Western Boundary Of Treaty 8 Is The Arctic-Pacific Divide – Mondaq
On May 19, 2020, in a split decision, the Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court decision regarding the location of the western boundary of Treaty 8, finding it is the height of land along the Arctic-Pacific Divide, and not the more easterly boundary of the height of the Rocky Mountains asserted by British Columbia and […]
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Read MoreAboriginal Law Report May 31, 2020 – First Peoples Law
A historic sturgeon river law was enacted in Tsilhqot’in territory. ʔEsdilagh First Nation (Alexandria First Nation) Enacts Historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (“Sturgeon River Law”) – Tsilhqot’in National Government B.C. First Nation adopts historic law to protect Fraser River – Williams Lake Tribune Fracking made a return to BC headlines. Call for Moratorium on Fracking Near […]
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Read MoreʔEsdilagh First Nation (Alexandria First Nation) Enacts Historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (“Sturgeon River Law”)
?Esdilagh Tŝilhqot’in Territory: The ʔEsdilagh First Nation (Alexandria First Nation) enacts the historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (“Sturgeon River Law”) exercising their governance over stewardship and management over the waters that flow throughout the whole of its caretaker area. The law, originating from Tŝilhqot’in inherent teachings, is unveiled in its written form. The ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan […]
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Read MoreTreaties at Risk: Case Comment on Fort McKay First Nation – First Peoples Law
May 27, 2020 Despite decades of strong Indigenous voices demanding that governments honour the Treaties, and numerous court decisions supporting their calls for action, governments across Canada continue to disrespect and ignore their Treaty obligations. In Fort McKay First Nation v Prosper Petroleum Ltd., the Alberta Court of Appeal has become the most recent Canadian […]
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Read MoreUBC: Indigenous Community Legal Clinic creates change, one file and one student at a time
Mai Eagle Speaker just wanted to care for her niece, Mya. Eagle Speaker’s sister— little Mya’s mother—was not well, gripped by addiction and the street life of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Eagle Speaker thought her niece should come and live with her in Coquitlam. But Mya was in state care, living in a foster home. To […]
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Read MoreAboriginal Law Report – First Peoples Law
Wet’suwet’en title and rights were front and centre. Landmark agreement recognizes Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and sparks protests from band councils | Ricochet Wet’suwet’en hereditary leaders sign rights and title MOU with feds, province – APTN News Wet’suwet’en sign historic deal to negotiate land rights – The Guardian Signing of Wet’suwet’en agreement could land Ottawa in court […]
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Read MoreNational Online Conversation on Indigenous Laws in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The First Nations Land Management Resource Centre is working with the Government of Canada to offer a series of National Online Conversations on Indigenous Law Enforcement. The first conversation in this webinar line-up will focus on Indigenous government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including laws enacted by Indigenous governments and the enforcement […]
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