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N.B. Wolastoqey chiefs skeptical of new Indigenous Affairs minister appointmentThe previous minister, Arlene Dunn, resigned from cabinet last week. Higgs has since chosen Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland to take over the portfolio.CanadaFeb 6
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N.B. releases report on systemic racism despite criticism from Indigenous leadershipThe commissioner appointed to examine the extent and scope of systemic racism in New Brunswick, released the report today with 86 recommendations.CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Six First Nations chiefs call for end to New Brunswick commission on systemic racismThe 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.CanadaJun 24, 2022
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Wolastoqey chiefs seeking compensation in new N.B. land title claimThe 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.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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N.B. chiefs call on commissioner to denounce gag order on land acknowledgmentsLast week the province ordered government employees to stop referring to unceded or unsurrendered lands when speaking at public meetings.CanadaOct 18, 2021
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Wolastoqey First Nation calls for racism inquiry, Jake Stewart to remain Indigenous affairs ministerPremier 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.'CanadaSep 16, 2020
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Wolastoqey Chiefs demand Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism from next N.B. governmentThe Chiefs say the action is being demanded regardless of who ends up in the premier’s seat.PoliticsSep 9, 2020
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Protesters call for inquiry into systemic racism to be campaign issue during N.B. electionPC leader Blaine Higgs has remained reluctant to call a public inquiry, despite calls from the public and Indigenous leaders.PoliticsAug 20, 2020
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