This week’s edition includes the federal election, voting rights, historical artifacts, separatism, restorative justice and more.
IN THE NEWS
National news included the federal election, housing, and telecommunications
What the federal election results mean for the environment | The Narwhal
Elections Canada apologizes to Nunavik voters left out of vote | CBC News
12 Indigenous candidates elected in 2025 federal election | CBC News
Closing arguments heard in $5B First Nations housing class action lawsuit | CBC News
Forget Starlink. Indigenous Innovation Is Canada’s Best Bet for Rural Internet | Macleans
Sturgeon protection, language revitalization, and archeological assessments made headlines in Ontario
Lake sturgeon are disappearing from the Great Lakes | The Narwhal
Indigenous language program in northwestern Ontario threatened by lack of government funding | CBC News
'They're putting the First Nations history at risk,' says northern Ontario archeologist about Bill 5 | CBC News
Manitoba’s top stories included historic treaty recognition, cultural and historical artifacts, and hunting rights
Dakota First Nation reclaims heritage through historic treaty recognition | PortageOnline
Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson's Bay to return ceremonial items | CityNews
Manitoba more than triples moose hunt licences in 2025 after controversial cut led to court challenges | CBC News
A Cows and Plows settlement, Métis rights, and mineral rights made headlines in Saskatchewan
Kahkewistahâw FN receives $133.6 M in Cows and Plows settlement | SaskToday
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan takes legal action over historic northwest land claim | battlefordsNOW
SLFN welcomes progress on mineral rights | Prince Albert Daily Herald
In Alberta, separatism, energy, and coal mining were the top stories, including an interview with FPL’s Bruce McIvor for the Globe and Mail
Indigenous groups call on Carney to rein in Alberta Premier over separation comments | The Globe and Mail*
Sturgeon Lake and Mikisew chiefs tell premier to cease and desist 'separatist threats' | Alberta Native News
'Separatist rhetoric' in Alberta is 'harmful and divisive for all': FSIN | CBC News
First Nations leaders push for energy wealth and ownership at Canadian Hydrogen Convention | CTV News
Renewable energy was the focus in the Northwest Territories
Renewable energy touted as force for sovereignty in Canada’s north | The Globe and Mail*
Protection of waterways was the top story in the Yukon
Should the Yukon River be considered a 'person' with rights? Some say it's an idea whose time has come | CBC News
Restorative justice, injunctions, and protection of waterways made headlines in British Columbia
Restorative justice programs provide offenders alternatives to prison | APTN News
Xatśūll asks judge for ‘urgent’ injunction to stop raising of mine tailings dam that failed in 2014 | Penticton Herald
FROM THE COURTS
The Federal Court weighed in on the duty of care and limitations period in a class action
Varley v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 753
HOT OFF THE PRESS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out the upcoming PBLI Specific Claims 2025 Conference, chaired by FPL's Cynthia Westaway.
When: May 7-9
Where: Vancouver, BC + Online
Learn more and register here.
Use the code "WESTAWAY15" to receive a 15% discount.
Join Bruce for a discussion about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation. Check out this list of upcoming events.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The housing crisis on reserve is a national shame.
- Chief Raymond Flett, St. Theresa Point Ansininew
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
- Frank Herbert, Dune (1965)
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