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Legalized but Still Excluded; FNLC Calls for Change to Cannabis Laws
April 20, 2023 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) In 2018, cannabis was legalized without meaningful engagement or consultation with First Nations. As people gather on April 20th to engage in further advocacy around cannabis, the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) calls on the governments of British Columbia and Canada to align the […]
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Indigenous leaders in B.C. call on government to change cannabis laws – Global News
April 20, 2023 Indigenous leaders in B.C. are urging government officials to change the legal framework involving the cannabis industry within its communities. The call comes on April 20, a day where thousands of British Columbians participate in a day of celebration and protest surrounding all things cannabis. The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) in […]
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First Peoples Law Report April 12-18, 2023 – First Peoples Law
Treaty and language rights topped east coast headlines Moderate livelihood fishery in Abegweit First Nation receives funding, recognition from DFO | SaltWire Traité de Petapan : Québec traîne toujours, malgré des engagements fermes | Radio-Canada First Nations leaders want Quebec to drop plans for Indigenous language law | Montreal Gazette Ontario news included Treaty rights […]
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Now What? Next Steps for Uprooting the Doctrine of Discovery – First Peoples Law
April 13, 2023 The Catholic Church’s recent announcement repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery has been met by Indigenous groups as both a welcome and long-overdue development. The focus now shifts to whether – and how – Canada will use the announcement as an opportunity to create meaningful change in its relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Now what? […]
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First Peoples Law Report March 29 – April 4, 2023 – First Peoples Law
The doctrine of discovery was in the spotlight across the country Joint Statement of the Dicasteries for Culture and Education and for Promoting Integral Human Development on the “Doctrine of Discovery” | Vatican Doctrine of Discovery doesn’t reflect ‘equal dignity and rights’ of Indigenous Peoples: Vatican | APTN News Catholic Church repudiates some concepts used to […]
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Initial Thoughts on Today’s Announcement from the Catholic Church – First Peoples Law
March 30, 2023 Here are my initial thoughts on today’s announcement from the Catholic Church regarding the Doctrine of Discovery. What took so long! While today’s announcement is welcomed, it would have had more moral authority if it had been delivered by the Pope in person to Indigenous people during his visit to Canada last […]
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First Peoples Law Report March 22-28, 2023 – First Peoples Law
Human rights returned to national headlines Visiting UN representative told about human rights abuses from Indigenous people | Ricochet Committee grills minister on failure to support First Nations during climate emergencies | CBC News Quebec news featured Treaty rights and self-government Rare rencontre entre le regroupement Petapan et les ministres des Affaires autochtones | Radio-Canada […]
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Changes to Family Law Act will make it easier for separating couples
March 27, 2023 VICTORIA – Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act will clarify the law around pets, property and pensions to better meet the modern-day needs of separating couples. “Going through a separation or divorce can be an incredibly difficult experience,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “To help make life easier for couples going […]
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First Peoples Law Report March 15-21, 2023 – First Peoples Law
IN THE NEWS BC and Yukon news included land rights and child welfare Yukon gov’t to appeal court decision quashing approval of mining project near Mayo | CBC News Ten acres of land taken for E&N rail line to be returned to Nanoose First Nation | Vancouver Sun Decision on future of Vancouver Island rail […]
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In Brief: Jim Shot Both Sides, et al. v. His Majesty the King – First Peoples Law
March 16, 2023 What it’s about The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether First Nations can be barred from bringing claims based on breaches of the Crown’s treaty obligations under provincial limitation periods. What happened The Blood Tribe brought an action against Canada for failure to set aside reserve lands as promised under Treaty […]
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