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Southwind Supreme Court of Canada decision
(Kahnawake – 20, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it acknowledges the decision of Minister Jonathon Wilkinson (Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada) to approve the MCK’s request that a Regional Impact Assessment of the St. Lawrence River take place (view the decision here). The […]
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Laurent Commission Report: Taking Actions for Indigenous Children
Kahnawake, May 4th 2021 —The Laurent Commission on Children’s Rights and Youth protection (hereafter CSDEPJ), whose mandated is to examine the youth’s protection services through different intervention networks in Quebec, is a relief for Indigenous peoples. On February 5th 2020, Quebec Native Women (hereafter QNW) published a report to the Special Commission. In this memoir, […]
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MCK welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling
(Kahnawake – 27, Onerahtókha/April 2021) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that it welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R. v. Desautel, 2021 SCC 17. The case – which was about whether a member of the Lakes Tribe located in the United States, whose traditional Sinixt Nation […]
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Legal action against Oka (misappropriation of Pines)
Jan 11, 2021 Read More: https://kanesatake.ca/wp/20210110-press-release-legal-action-against-oka-misappropriation-of-pines/ NT4
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Quebec Cree say top court’s decision a victory for Indigenous communities – CBC
Supreme Court of Canada decides not to hear appeal of decision to halt development of uranium mine Oct 29, 2020 The Quebec Cree Nation government says the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to consider an appeal in connection with a $200 million lawsuit against the government of Quebec gives more power to Indigenous communities across Canada to […]
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The Cree Nation applauds the Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to consider Strateco’s appeal
Nemaska, Eeyou Istchee (October 22, 2020) – The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to consider Strateco Resources’ request to appeal from the Quebec Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the company’s claim against Quebec. Strateco claimed $200M in damages for Quebec’s refusal to authorize its Matoush Project, an advanced uranium exploration project on Cree territory. […]
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First Nations protestors continue blockades despite injunction – The Post Millennial
Despite injunctions demanding their removal, protesters from several First Nations have continued to maintain a blockade of La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve. The injunction was requested by ZEC Petawaga, the Hunting and Fishing Association of the region. The injunction, granted by the Quebec Superior Court, was issued as protesters set up increasing numbers of blockades and […]
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Annual General Assembly of the FNQLHSSC: “Remotely together”
Wendake, September 17, 2020 – Due to the pandemic, the members of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) got together remotely for their first virtual Annual General Assembly. Following the elections, which took place on Wednesday morning, the composition of the Board of Directors remains unchanged: President: Derek […]
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AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes Canada’s consent to certification of national class action involving First Nations child and family services, and agreement to proceed to mediation
AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes Canada’s consent to certification of national class action involving First Nations child and family services, and agreement to proceed to mediation September 3, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) welcomes Canada’s agreement to the certification of a national class action involving […]
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Supreme Court of Canada: Answers to your questions in regards to the ending of the suspension period caused by COVID-19
Effective September 14, 2020, deadlines that are imposed by the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Supreme Court Act which had been suspended due to COVID-19 will NO LONGER be suspended. Effective September 14, 2020, deadlines that are imposed by an order of the Court, a judge or the Registrar which had […]
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