Wolastoqey First Nation

• Higgs clarifies comments on natural gas, says window is open for First Nations for now

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs clarified his position but cautioned First Nations that the window of opportunity is 'driven by the global market for energy.'

  Canada

  May 13, 2023
  
• New Brunswick government sets record straight on forestry royalties

  The Wolastoqey First Nation said that they were under the impression that royalty rate savings would mean an extra $50 million for large corperations

  Environment

  May 3, 2023
  
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• Court rules in favour of New Brunswick First Nations in dispute on carbon tax revenue

  In April 2020, the New Brunswick government introduced a carbon tax but reduced the existing tax rates on gasoline and diesel to offset most of the increase.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2021
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• Mi’gmaq, Wolastoqiyik chiefs calling for Minister of Aboriginal Affairs to resign

  'We are outraged by the actions of the Progressive Conservatives yesterday. They gutted a motion calling for an inquiry.'

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2020
• Wolastoqey Nation filing lawsuit against N.B., Canada to seek Aboriginal land title

  The six chiefs said they are not seeking the return of any land or compensation.

  Politics

  Oct 5, 2020
• 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