This week’s edition includes the federal election, mining policy, pipeline challenges, Treaty rights and more.
IN THE NEWS
National news included elections and economic reconciliation
Federal Expansion of Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program a “Critical Step” in Economic Reconciliation: FNMPC | NetNewsLedger
'We can't be left out:' Indigenous leaders want action, inclusion as election heats up | CBC News
Young Indigenous voters don't want candidates to forget environment, reconciliation in election | CBC News
Fisheries and fracking legislation made headlines in Nova Scotia
At the riverside, a Mi’kmaw fisherman will defy DFO’s elver plan | CBC News
Mi'kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action | CityNews
Health governance was front and center in Quebec
Health and Wellness Self-Determination: A New Chapter for First Nations in Quebec | News Wire
In Ontario, child and family services, Treaty rights and tariffs topped the news
Pikwakanagan signs historic child and family services agreement | 104.9 Pembroke Today
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief calls on federal parties to 'respect our rights' | Sault Ste. Marie News
First Nations leaders in northern Ontario say tariffs violate treaty rights, demand seat at table | CBC News
Child welfare led the news in Manitoba
First Nations' $2.1B proposed class action accuses governments of 'devastating mismanagement' of child welfare | CBC News
The top story in the Yukon was watershed protection
Proposed national park in Peel River watershed enters feasibility stage | CBC News
A new mining claims policy, restoration, a pipeline court challenge and resource extraction made the news in British Columbia
Nobody likes B.C.’s new mining claims policy | The Narwhal
Largest-ever Fisheries Act penalty will pay for First Nations-led Elk Valley recovery | Penticton Herald
PRGT pipeline construction approval challenged in court | The Narwhal
B.C. copper mine expansion won’t get environmental assessment | The Narwhal
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
We need to re-imagine Canada...The opportunity we have is to see what kind of country we could have if it was understood that everyone is important — and the foundation of this country has to include Indigenous peoples.
- Val Napoleon, Law Foundation Chair of Indigenous Justice and Governance, University of Victoria
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
Not all stories have to be neat. Some can be messy and unfinished, and we can let other people pick up the line for us.
- Thao Thai, Banyan Moon