Wolastoqey Nation

• 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
  
• NB Power ‘paternalistic,’ not negotiating fairly on dam project: Wolastoqey Nation

  The Wolastoqey Nation says talks with NB Power have broken down regarding the utility's plan to upgrade the Mactaquac dam and generating station.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2022
  
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• After N.B. police killing of Indigenous woman, chiefs demand systemic racism inquiry

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 20, 2022
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• Wolastoqey chiefs want return of Indigenous artifacts from New Brunswick Museum

  The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation called on Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to begin the process of returning the unspecified artifacts.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
• Indigenous chiefs in N.B. say Fisheries Department officers ignoring fishing rights

  St. 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.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2021
• First Nations flags raised at N.B. Legislature for National Indigenous Peoples Day

  An event hosted by three Indigenous groups drew a crowd of about 150 people to the lawn of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2021
• Higgs says mending relationship with Indigenous leaders requires ‘interest’ from both sides

  Higgs said building a relationship can be difficult when one side leaves the table.

  Politics

  Dec 31, 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
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• 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
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• Group of N.B. chiefs step up call for independent inquiry into deaths, racism

  They say an inquiry has the power to force government, prosecutors and police to fully co-operate in its study.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2020