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A tentative deal was reached over the weekend between the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and government ministers. But despite that, shows of support to the First Nation continue. This time by students from across the country, even here in Peterborough. Noor Ibrahim reports.

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde said on Tuesday that the responsibility over the infrastructure disruptions including rail blockades amid solidarity protests with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs over the building of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline “falls on everyone,” from members of the government to hereditary chiefs, and called on all parties to start dialogue...

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde spoke about the ongoing nationwide protests in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs over the building of the Coastal Gaslink, and said that the First Nation has asked for space for internal dialogue and time to formalize discussions with the Crown. He also called provincial and federal governments...

Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer spoke about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speech regarding ongoing nationwide rail blockades and solidarity protests with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in the House of Commons on Tuesday, saying his speech was the “weakest response to a national crisis in history.” He also said Trudeau’s “word salad” did not...

A rally in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and its efforts to stop construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline shut down Calgary’s Memorial Drive on Monday. Michael King reports.

When speaking to reporters in Smithers, B.C. on Saturday, federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and B.C. Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser said they “remain optimistic” that they will be able to find a conclusion “that’s really good for the Wet’suwet’en nation,” as talks with hereditary chiefs over the Coastal GasLink pipeline dispute enter their...

When speaking to reporters about the proposed agreement that was reached with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs on Sunday, B.C. Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser said that he had “never seen a more productive and respectful” meeting that led to the arrangement, which will be reviewed by the Wet’suweten’en community. Fraser added that it will bring “clarity”...

Protesters took to rail lines behind Pioneer Village Station in Vaughan Ont. on Saturday in the latest Wet’suwet’en demonstrations being held across Canada in solidarity with the First Nation members who oppose the building of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline.

Protestors blocked rail lines in Vaughan on Saturday in solidarity with members of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. Brittany Rosen reports.

Protesters in Toronto marched several kilometers to Queen’s Park to protests the treatment of Wet’suwet’en Nation members standing against a pipeline in northern B.C. Kamil Karamali reports.

Sara Mainville, a partner at the law firm Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP, told Global News on Wednesday that the federal government cannot and “should not” direct the RCMP to arrest activists blockading rail lines in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation, explaining that the police force operates independently of the government.

A group of protesters set up a blockade along a CN rail line on the western edge of Edmonton Wednesday morning, in solidarity with similar protests happening across Canada in support of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. But later in the afternoon, a counter-group showed up and started tearing down the blockade. Global News at 6...

IPSOS survey for Global News finds 61 per cent of respondents disagree that blockading key transportation corridors is justified, compared to 39 per cent who believe the protests are legitimate. Victoria Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey breaks down the numbers.

In response to a UN Committee’s (CERD) letter, two B.C. First Nations are demanding the suspension of some pipeline projects. The Wet’suwet’en and Secwepemc Nations said they want the Coast GasLink and Trans Mountain Pipeline projects to be suspended immediately. The Nations also demanded the RCMP (CIRG) withdraw from their lands.

University of British Columbia researchers have partnered with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation to create a biofoam, a new, biodegradable packaging material. Neetu Garcha explains how it’s made, the hope it will one day replace Styrofoam, and how the idea came to life.

Ontario residents are reacting to new capacity restrictions taking effect in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases. The province is reporting 4,177 new cases and two deaths. Plus, the Bloor Viaduct in Toronto was shut down today when dozens of protesters took part in a peaceful demonstration in support of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in...

Trains departing from Ottawa and Montreal towards Toronto have been obstructed by a blockade of protestors in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation against a B.C. pipeline. Sean O’Shea gets the reaction from commuters at Union Station.

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde and a Mohawk grand chief (i’m looking into his name) said on Tuesday that the blockades currently in place in different parts of Canada in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose the CoastalLink pipeline should come to a peaceful end, but stressed guarantees must be made.

During question period on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government would be willing to meet with the hereditary chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en Nation “whenever they can” to engage in direct consultation.

The elected leadership of several Wet’suwet’en First Nations are calling for the immediate resignation of Canada’s Federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. Four elected Wet’suwet’en chiefs say they were excluded from the process by which British Columbia, the federal government and the nation’s hereditary leaders arrived at a proposed memorandum of understanding on Wet’suwet’en land...