Wolastoqey Chiefs

• N.B. Wolastoqey chiefs skeptical of new Indigenous Affairs minister appointment

  The previous minister, Arlene Dunn, resigned from cabinet last week. Higgs has since chosen Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland to take over the portfolio.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2024
  
• N.B. releases report on systemic racism despite criticism from Indigenous leadership

  The commissioner appointed to examine the extent and scope of systemic racism in New Brunswick, released the report today with 86 recommendations.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
  
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• Six First Nations chiefs call for end to New Brunswick commission on systemic racism

  The six chiefs of New Brunswick's Wolastoqey Nation are calling on Premier Blaine Higgs to scuttle his commission on systemic racism amid concerns over its independence.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
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• Wolastoqey chiefs seeking compensation in new N.B. land title claim

  The companies named in the claim operate on about 20 per cent of the more than 50,000 square kilometres identified in the claim as traditional lands of the Wolastoqey.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
• N.B. chiefs call on commissioner to denounce gag order on land acknowledgments

  Last week the province ordered government employees to stop referring to unceded or unsurrendered lands when speaking at public meetings.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
• Wolastoqey First Nation calls for racism inquiry, Jake Stewart to remain Indigenous affairs minister

  Premier Blaine Higgs is being urged to meet with Wolastoqey chiefs and other Indigenous representatives in the province for 'a nation-to-nation dialogue of respect.'

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2020
• Wolastoqey Chiefs demand Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism from next N.B. government

  The Chiefs say the action is being demanded regardless of who ends up in the premier’s seat.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2020
• Protesters call for inquiry into systemic racism to be campaign issue during N.B. election

  PC leader Blaine Higgs has remained reluctant to call a public inquiry, despite calls from the public and Indigenous leaders.

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2020