Land Claim

• Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government

  After years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and ends

  Canada

  Jul 17
  
• Kwikwetlem First Nation filed a land claim in 2016 including the Riverview lands

  The land in question covers several publicly-owned parcels in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam, including the Riverview lands, but not private properties.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2025
  
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• U.S. Indigenous group sues B.C. government, alleging discrimination

  The Sinixt has now filed two lawsuits seeking to be included in land use consultation for their traditional territory and to have their history included in the school curriculum.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
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• Feds settle with Sask. First Nation over past claims

  The federal government settled a compensation agreement with Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation for the surrender of 18,352.8 acres of reserve lands in 1909.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• New Brunswick wants thousands of land owners excluded from Indigenous title claim

  The Wolastoqey Nation filed a land claim in 2020 seeking title to more than 50,000 square kilometres in the province that the nation claims as its traditional lands.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
• Jackie Vautour’s family discussing next steps after belongings boxed from N.B. park

  The granddaughter of a man who laid claim to land in New Brunswick's Kouchibouguac National Park says it is a frustrating time for her family. 

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
• Lawyer for First Nation says goal of B.C. land claim case is reconciliation

  The lawyer for a First Nation fighting for title to part of Nootka Island says in his closing argument that the underlying objective of the court proceeding is reconciliation.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2022
• Zagimē Anishinabēk to receive $20.5M settlement due to insufficient reserve land under treaty

  Federal and provincial governments will compensate Saskatchewan's Zagimē Anishinabēk $20.5 million to correct a shortfall in reserve land promised to them under Treaty 4 in 1874.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Mi’kmaw chiefs reject Acadian-Métis as distinct group, oppose Vautour N.B. land claim

  Mi'kmaw chiefs in New Brunswick are speaking out to oppose the land claim by the family of the late Jackie Vautour involving property within Kouchibouguac National Park.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2022
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• Mohawk Council of Kahnawake ‘repulsed’ by politicization of Habs’ land acknowledgment

  The elected council for the First Nations reserve across the river from Montreal commended the hockey club's gesture as an example of true reconciliation.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021