NAN Anticipates Recommendation Phase of Inquest as Testimony Phase Concludes
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler paid tribute to strength and determination of family members and the many witnesses who provided painful and…
Lawsuit challenges Shell oil permits in Arctic Canada
Press Release OTTAWA, April 12, 2016 – WWF-Canada, represented by Ecojustice lawyers, is taking legal action to quash Arctic oil and gas exploration permits that continue to obstruct conservation efforts…
Change of Command Ceremony at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge
April 6, 2016 – Nekaneet First Nation, Saskatchewan – Correctional Service of Canada On April 6, 2016, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at…
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Ontario Sixties Scoop Claim
March 29, 2016 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community about the Ontario Sixties Scoop Claim. The term Sixties Scoop refers to the Canadian practice, beginning…
Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving the death of a 10-month old baby
Press Release March 21, 2016 “The circumstance in which Lily lost her life was tragic. This review is not about blame, it is about learning and making improvements so that…
Open Letter: Canada Must Immediately Withdraw Its Application for Judicial Review of Tribunal Decision in the Akisq’nuk First Nation’s Specific Claim
Press Release March 18, 2016 Dear Ministers Bennett and Wilson-Raybould, We write to urge you to immediately withdraw Canada’s application for judicial review of the Specific Claims Tribunal’s (“Tribunal”) decision…
Corrections engages with Yukon First Nations on culturally relevant programming
Press Release March 17, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukon First Nations on developing and implementing culturally relevant First Nations correctional programming. “We are looking forward…
Ktunaxa Nation Pleased with Supreme Court of Canada Ruling
Press Release Cranbrook/ʔa·kiskaqǂiʔit – The Supreme Court of Canada announced today that it will hear the Ktunaxa Nation’s appeal to set aside the August 6, 2015 B.C. Court of Appeal…
94 First Nations Bands Join Day Scholars Lawsuit
Press Release Date Posted: 2016-03-14 | The opt-in period is over and it is clear that the Day Scholars Class Action has strong support all across Canada. 94 separate bands…
Caring Society Newsletter – Spring 2016
Press Release Language: English Year Published: 2016 Abstract: The Caring Society Spring Newsletter looks at next steps in First Nations child welfare, and highlights current projects and new resources. File(s): Caring Society…
