Tsilhqot’in Nation files Notice of Civil Claim related to the Mount Polley disaster
Press Release Williams Lake, BC (August 8, 2016): On August 3, 2016, the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) filed a Notice of Civil Claim in the BC Supreme Court against Imperial…
Court action launched to protect power consumers from paying costs of unlawful “Enron clause”
Press Release Jul 25, 2016 The Government of Alberta took legal action today to protect Albertans from an attempt to offload business losses in the electricity market onto the public.…
Domestic violence programs, services and supports in B.C.
Press Release July 19, 2016 Government commits more than $70 million per year in prevention and intervention services and programs that benefit victims of domestic violence and other crimes. This…
Auditor General’s Report Focuses on Delivery of Services to Indigenous Children in Alberta
Press Release EDMONTON, JULY 19, 2016—Alberta’s Auditor General Merwan Saher released a report today identifying inadequacies within the Department of Human Services in its delivery of child and family services…
Statement: Investigation into the death of a baby
July 12, 2016 The Department of Health released the following statement: “In keeping with the Department of Health’s protocols, we are following the appropriate steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding…
The Lost Claimant Protocol: a success story
Press Release There’s nothing Cody Francis likes more than locating a “lost claimant” in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP). “It’s a true joy to be able to find, call and…
NCC: More information sessions on Labrador Residential Schools coming up!
Press Release July 7, 2016 Meetings on the Labrador Residential Schools Settlement – Class Action Law Suit are scheduled for Edmonton, St. John’s, Halifax and Moncton in July. Great opportunity…
Court Ruling Supports The Duty to Consult
Press Release Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK – The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Executive applauds the recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling that overturned the federal government’s approval of…
On 30 June 2016, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decisions related to the Northern Gateway Project
Press Release 2016-07-05 The NEB operates within a system of checks and balances. Our decisions are subject to independent and impartial judicial oversight, generally through the Federal Court of Appeal…
Gitga’at First Nation Celebrates Federal Court of Appeal Victory Overturning Approval of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline
Press Release Decision voids former Harper cabinet’s pipeline approval and remits matter to Trudeau cabinet for “redetermination.” Nation looks forward to new post-Enbridge relationship with government. HARTLEY BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(June…
