Indigenous Relations
‘No negotiations:’ Inuit group asks for Eastern Arctic areas to not be developed
“There’s some very highly sensitive areas,” said P.J. Akeeagok, president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. “There’s no negotiations on certain points in terms of areas where we feel there’s absolutely no way we see an opportunity for oil and gas.” Continue reading
Feds trying to ‘manage the problem’ with Indigenous people, rather than work on reconciliation: Wilson-Raybould
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she believes the federal Liberals have decided to “manage the problem” with Indigenous people rather than do the hard work of reconciliation. Continue reading
Inuit family suing RCMP after son shot by officer, claims force is detached from community
It’s the second recent lawsuit to question the relationship between officers and Indigenous northerners. Continue reading
Moe unsure if visiting Justice For Our Stolen Children camp would have helped
The Justice For Our Stolen Children camp sprung up in late February – shortly after the cases of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine resulted in acquittals. Continue reading
‘Immature’: Tory MPs slammed for high-five after vote against Indigenous rights bill
Every Conservative MP in the House of Commons voted against Bill C-262. Continue reading
‘Emotions are raw’ after Gerald Stanley verdict: Sask. premier
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe spoke with Colten Boushie’s family members following the acquittal of Gerald Stanley. Continue reading
Boushie case looms over Quebec Indigenous inquiry as Montreal hearings begin
An inquiry that has been examining the relations between Indigenous Quebecers and the public service has begun two weeks of hearings in Montreal. Continue reading
Boushie family has ‘little to no faith’ in Canada’s justice system following Stanley’s acquittal
Boushie’s mother, Debbie Baptiste, says justice for Colten would mean a change to the justice system. Continue reading
Quality of life, health will be focus of new Indigenous Services Department
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott is laying out today the structure and goals of the new department, which is supposed to improve the quality of life and help move away from the top-down approach where Ottawa dictates all that happens in the file. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says talks continue on ’60s Scoop apology
An estimated 20,000 indigenous children were taken by child welfare agents starting in the 1960s and put into the care of non-indigenous families on the premise they would receive better care. Continue reading