Canada and Alberta invest in green infrastructure projects in Alberta to strengthen the economy and support communities
Press Release From: Infrastructure Canada Calgary, Alberta, October 26, 2020—The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Alberta. But the COVID-19 pandemic has…
New legislation could create independent police oversight in Nunavut – Nunatsiaq News
26 October 2020 Bill 53 received its first reading in the legislative assembly last week Nunavut’s justice minister tabled legislation last week that could pave the way for a new…
Sipekne’katik First Nation chief raises concern about Ottawa’s bid to quell protests over lobster fishing – The Globe and Mail
The First Nations chief behind a small but contentious fishing fleet trapping Nova Scotia lobster outside the regulated season raised concerns on Sunday about Ottawa’s latest bid to quell violent…
Access to Justice Week 2020: Impacts of the Pandemic
Press Release October 26, 2020 TORONTO, ON — Ontario’s The Action Group on Access to Justice (TAG) presents the fifth Access to Justice Week (A2J Week) from October 26 to…
Indigenous and Feminist Challenges to IR: Dr. Leah Sarson and Dr. Maika Sondarjee virtually visit MUN – The Muse
Last week, Memorial University’s Political Science department virtually hosted speakers Dr. Leah Sarson (Dalhousie University) and Dr. Maika Sondarjee (University of Ottawa) to discuss their research on the field of…
First Nation Police Forces To Be Provincially Recognized By Alberta – WellandTribune.ca
Oct. 26, 2020 (ANNews) – Proposed changes to the Police Act introduced on October 21, 2020 would formally recognize First Nations police services in legislation. The Police Act, which is…
Statement from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation On COVID-19 Oct. 24, 2020
Press Release The MCFN Chief and Council and the COVID-19 Working Group are continuing to actively take precautions and actions to address the potential impacts of COVID-19 within our Nation.…
Cuthand: Political parties need to show the ‘guts’ to deal with racism in Saskatchewan – Saskatoon StarPhoenix
We are reaching a point where racism is financially unsustainable. The provincial election has been a snooze fest in Indian country. There is a lack of policies for change from…
Aboriginal Law Report Oct 19-25, 2020 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes injunctions, Indigenous food sovereignty, climate change, colonial policing, environmental racism, cross-border rights, #1492LandBackLane, #SipeknekatikStrong and more. Mi’kmaq continue to defend their inherent and Treaty rights on…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation: October 23- Covid-19 Community Update
Press Release Advisory on Sweat Lodges and Potlatches A reminder from Dr. Shannon McDonald, FNHA Acting Chief Medical Officer, that gatherings, including sweat lodge ceremonies, should not be held during…
