Wolastoqey Nation
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New Brunswick wants thousands of land owners excluded from Indigenous title claimThe 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.CanadaAug 28, 2023
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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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NB Power ‘paternalistic,’ not negotiating fairly on dam project: Wolastoqey NationThe Wolastoqey Nation says talks with NB Power have broken down regarding the utility's plan to upgrade the Mactaquac dam and generating station.EnvironmentSep 21, 2022
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After N.B. police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiryThe chiefs say findings and recommendations of the coroner's jury don't address the serious nature of the tragedy or the systemic issues embedded in the justice system.CanadaMay 20, 2022
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Wolastoqey chiefs want return of Indigenous artifacts from New Brunswick MuseumThe six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation called on Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to begin the process of returning the unspecified artifacts.CanadaApr 14, 2022
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Indigenous chiefs in N.B. say Fisheries Department officers ignoring fishing rightsSt. Mary's Chief Allan Polchies says his members have been fishing for lobster in the Bay of Fundy since late July and have been harassed by fisheries officers.CanadaSep 2, 2021
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First Nations flags raised at N.B. Legislature for National Indigenous Peoples DayAn event hosted by three Indigenous groups drew a crowd of about 150 people to the lawn of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly.PoliticsJun 21, 2021
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Higgs says mending relationship with Indigenous leaders requires ‘interest’ from both sidesHiggs said building a relationship can be difficult when one side leaves the table.PoliticsDec 31, 2020
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Wolastoqey Nation filing lawsuit against N.B., Canada to seek Aboriginal land titleThe six chiefs said they are not seeking the return of any land or compensation.PoliticsOct 5, 2020
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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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