Aboriginal Law Report July 19, 2020 – First Peoples Law

July 19, 2020

Treaty rights, consultation and environmental monitoring were front and centre in the Northwest Territories.

• N.W.T. gov’t disrespecting Tłı̨chǫ Agreement with road construction contract, say Tłı̨chǫ leaders | CBC News
• Kátł’odeeche Fırst Natıon taking legal action against government over ‘unauthorized’ cabins | CBC News
• N.W.T.-Alberta water agreement under criticism after unilateral suspension of monitoring | CBC News

A century-old land claim is before the Specific Claims Tribunal in Saskatchewan.

• Sask. First Nation, expecting successful $100M land claim, plans trust fund, housing – CTV News
• Sask. First Nation expecting land claim settlement | CBC News

In Manitoba, a class action is underway over First Nations’ access to safe drinking water.

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