Press Release: Fairy Creek — BCCLA addresses RCMP Oversight Shortcomings at BC Court of Appeal
Press Release April 21, 2026 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) territories / Vancouver, BC – The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is at the BC Court of Appeal today to intervene in Dang v.…
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation welcomes a stay in Alberta separation referendum pending the decision of their court challenge
Press Release FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB, – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Chief and Council are pleased with the decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench to issue a stay…
Federal Court dismisses Application by “The Kannabis Shop”
Press Release (Kahnawake – 19 Enniskó:wa/March 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that, in the case The Kannabis Shop v. the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control…
Quebec Court of Appeal dismisses application for leave filed by Magic Palace
Press Release (Kahnawake – 17 Enniskó:wa/March 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that on February 20, 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed the…
Supreme Court of Canada releases 2025 Year in Review
Press Release OTTAWA, March 16, 2026 – Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its 2025 Year in Review, a special edition in honour of the Court’s 150th anniversary. This…
Alberta First Nations Challenge Federal-Provincial Deal on Carbon Capture Project
Press Release EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 19, 2026 – Five Alberta First Nations (Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake Cree Nation, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Onion Lake Cree Nation, and…
Legal proceedings filed against MCK and KCCB
Press Release (Kahnawake – 11 Enníska/February 2026) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it has been served with a Motion to Institute Proceedings in…
Constitutional Challenge Filed Against BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)
Press Release The Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) has today filed a Notice of Civil Claim in BC Supreme Court, seeking to have the DRIPA struck down and…
LEAF to make arguments as Court of Appeal for Ontario considers constitutionality of encampment evictions for the first time
Press Release Toronto, February 9, 2026 – This week, the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) will make arguments before the Court of Appeal for Ontario as it considers the constitutionality of encampment evictions in…
Indigenous Lawyer Files Divisional Court Challenge Over Police Database Abuse Investigation
Press Release TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2026 – A Factum filed on January 12, 2026, before Ontario’s Divisional Court (File No. DC-24-00002214-00JR) challenges the adequacy of a police investigation into allegations…
