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Quebec appeals ruling that scuttles online mapping claims due to Indigenous rights – Canadian Mining Journal
December 9, 2024 In many mining jurisdictions across Canada, exploration companies can go online to a government-maintained web portal and designate on a map the […] In many mining jurisdictions across Canada, exploration companies can go online to a government-maintained web portal and designate on a map the claims they wish to explore. By clicking […]
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The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation celebrates the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
NITASSINAN and MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Nov. 27, 2024 – This is a historic day for the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation who is very proud to welcome the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Mashteuiatsh Public Security underfunding case. In an almost unanimous decision (8 judges out of 9), the Supreme Court rejects Quebec’s appeal and confirms the […]
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Judgement of the Supreme Court of Canada – Reaction of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation and the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Nov. 26, 2024 – The Supreme Court of Canada will render its judgment in the case of the deficit accumulated by Mashteuiatsh Public Security, on Wednesday, November 27 2024. The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation as well as the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador will comment on the judgment during a press briefing: Date : […]
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Victory for Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation
October 22, 2024 Montreal/Traditional Territories of the Kaniwn’kehá and Haudenosaunee Peoples, October 21, 2024 – In a recent ruling, the Superior Court of Québec recognized that the Québec government failed for decades in its constitutional duty to consult the Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation ( also known as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake) when mining claims […]
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Rejection of the Draft Agreement: A call for concerted action and unity for our children and families
Wendake, October 18, 2024 – At the Special Chiefs Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, from October 16 to 18, 2024, the Draft Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program was rejected by most Chiefs in Assembly. For […]
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Quebec court grants injunction to stop illegal dumping in Kanesatake – Construct Connect
October 10, 2024 MONTREAL — A Quebec court has granted a temporary injunction against several residents of the Mohawk community of Kanesatake to stop the illegal dumping of contaminated soil on waterfront properties. Quebec Superior Court Justice Benoît Emery issued the 10-day injunction Oct. 7 from a courtroom in St-Jérôme, Que., following a request from […]
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Follow-up on the Viens Commission’s recommendations – The Protecteur du citoyen announces a report on youth protection in Indigenous communities
QUÉBEC CITY, Sept. 30, 2024 On the fifth anniversary of the tabling of the report of the Commission of Inquiry into relations between Indigenous and certain public services in Québec: listening, reconciliation and progress (Viens Commission), Ombudsperson Marc-André Dowd announced that he would produce a thematic follow-up on the Commission’s impact on youth protection in […]
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AFN, Ottawa finalize $47.8B deal on child-welfare reform – Global News
July 11, 2024 The AFN’s national chief confirmed today that the organization finalized a deal with Ottawa late Wednesday night to put $47.8 billion towards child-welfare reform. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak got cheers as she made the announcement on the floor of the annual general assembly in Montreal on Thursday. At a later press conference, she […]
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Historic Draft Final Agreement Reached for Long-term Reform of Child & Family Services
July 11, 2024 MONTREAL, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) joined with Chiefs of Ontario, the Assembly of First Nations, and Indigenous Services Canada to announce a $47.8-billion draft Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. “Our journey began eight years ago when we obtained standing at the […]
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MCK applauds AFNQL Resolution
(Kahnawake – 27, Ohiarí:ha/June 2024) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that on May 15, 2024, the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) passed a resolution denouncing Canada and Quebec’s failure to fulfill their obligations to consult and accommodate Indigenous Peoples regarding the Northvolt Project. […]
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