Potlotek First Nation sues DFO
Press Release May 11, 2021 Since the launch of Potlotek’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery, Mi’kmaw Harvesters, exercising their Supreme Court affirmed, and Constitutionally protected Treaty Right to fish for a moderate…
Manitoba Court Of Appeal Releases Decision In MMF v. Pallister
Press Release May 7, 2021 COURT FINDS HONOUR OF THE CROWN ENGAGED, BUT MAKES THOSE WORDS HOLLOW Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – On May 6, the Manitoba Court of…
Laurent Commission Report: Taking Actions for Indigenous Children
Press Release Kahnawake, May 4th 2021 —The Laurent Commission on Children’s Rights and Youth protection (hereafter CSDEPJ), whose mandated is to examine the youth’s protection services through different intervention networks…
The CSDEPJ makes public its final report entitled: Bringing about a caring society for our children and our youth
Press Release MONTRÉAL, May 3, 2021 – After two years of intense work, the Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection (CSDEPJ) unveils its final report…
New study is a step in the right direction to help reshape child welfare in Ontario
Press Release [Toronto, ON]: A new study seeks to understand the differences between child welfare investigations involving First Nations children and non-Indigenous children. The Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal (CWRP)…
Ontario Appeal of Stage 1 Ruling of Robinson-Huron Annuities Case Completed – First Nations Urge the Court to Throw Out Ontario’s Appeal
Press Release Toronto — On, the Ontario Court of Appeal concluded its hearing of the Government of Ontario’s appeal of the Stage 1 decision in the Robinson Treaties annuities case.…
Advocate for Children and Youth Tables 2020 Annual Report
Press Release SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth, Lisa Broda, tabled her annual report with the Legislative Assembly today. In her report, Broda outlines the challenges faced…
MCK welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling
Press Release (Kahnawake – 27, Onerahtókha/April 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that it welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R.…
AMC Applauds recent Court Decisions
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The AMC congratulates Mr. Desautel and the Sinixt Nation on the April 23, 2021 Supreme Court of Canada decision that confirms that Mr.…
Wet’suwet’en concerns re: BC Supreme Court decision in CGL judicial review
Press Release Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs vow to take tall steps necessary to ensure the health of Wedzin Kwa – Morice/Bulkley River, the yintah and People in the wake of the…
