UCP, Suzuki Foundation granted intervenor status in Saskatchewan carbon tax challenge
Among those granted status in Saskatchewan’s carbon tax court fight are the United Conservative Party and the Canadian Taxpayers Association. Continue reading
Assembly of First Nations
Trudeau government would reject Jason Kenney, taxpayers group but welcome Suzuki in carbon tax court fight
The brief, submitted to the court by federal lawyers, argues the court should reject a request from the UCP to be an intervenor because its contribution would be “political and speculative.” Continue reading
First Nations summit in Halifax focuses on self-government, self-determination
First Nations leaders from across Canada are gathering in Halifax today for a regional summit on self-governance, with a focus on finding a pathway to nationhood for Indigenous Peoples in the Atlantic region known as Mi’kma’ki. Continue reading
Survivors of forced, coerced sterilization demand accountability
Morningstar Mercredi is among a growing number of Indigenous women insisting on action to address the ongoing practice of coerced sterilization. Continue reading
Alberta launches probe into how teen accused of attacking Edmonton bus driver was treated by child welfare system
The Alberta government is launching an “internal review” to look into its mental health and child intervention systems regarding the case of a 15-year-old boy who’s been charged with attempted murder after an Edmonton bus driver was viciously attacked last month. Continue reading
Halifax City Hall first in Canada to open Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space
Legacy Spaces are designated spaces dedicated to providing information about Indigenous history, and about the journey of reconciliation. Continue reading
Bellegarde says Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may go forward if shipping terminal is moved
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the federal government would find it easier to get the Trans Mountain pipeline built if it moves the route and the marine shipping terminal to avoid Indigenous communities that oppose the project. Continue reading
‘Our vote doesn’t make a difference’: More focus needed on Indigenous concerns in Quebec campaign
As the party leaders criss-cross Quebec ahead of the election, some northern residents say the leaders’ promises don’t really penetrate a riding that covers about one-half of the province’s land mass. Continue reading
Canada still has an ‘Indian Affairs’ department, 1 year after the government promised change
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Canada hasn’t had an “Indian Affairs” minister in the public eye since 2011, but that title is still legally on the books today. Continue reading
First Nations’ candidates claim election interference by federal government
After the first round of voting put incumbent candidate Perry Bellegarde in the lead, his four challengers stood together beside a stage to discuss their concerns. Continue reading
