We are deeply saddened by the passing of B.C. NDP MLA Joan Phillip, Amshen. She was a fearless leader and advocate for Indigenous rights. We send our condolences to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, her family, and all those grieving this difficult loss.
This week's edition includes a class action lawsuit, nuclear energy, agricultural benefits settlements, and more.
IN THE NEWS
National headlines included a call to disclose legal fees
Canada won't disclose cost of fighting First Nations in court on water, housing | CBC News
A class action lawsuit was the top story in Newfoundland and Labrador
NL court partially certifies Innu day schools class-action lawsuit | PNI Atlantic News
New Brunswick news featured oil and gas development, nuclear energy, and water protection
First Nations leaders wary as N.B. reviews shale gas moratorium | CBC News
2 N.B. First Nations explore nuclear power project on traditional land | CBC News
Underwater AI data centre proposal concerns Peskotomuhkati leaders in Canada, U.S. | CBC News
Exclusion from revenue sharing took the spotlight in Quebec
CAQ ignore FNs in resource revenue sharing promise: Lac Simon | APTN News
In Ontario, mining was front and centre
Northwest gold mine builder teams up with First Nations to advance open-pit project | TimminsToday.com
First Nations and Global Battery Materials sign Kearney Mine agreement: Here’s what we know | ParrySound.com
Representation was a top story in Manitoba
Northern Manitoba chiefs raise new objections to corporation intended to enable Churchill port expansion | CBC News
Saskatchewan headlines featured agricultural benefits settlements
Two Saskatchewan First Nations settle agricultural benefits claims for more than $209 million | paNOW
Separatism and treaty rights were the top headline in Alberta
Treaty 6 was signed 150 years ago. First Nations worry a push for Alberta independence puts it at risk | CBC News
Modern treaties topped the news in BC
K’ómoks First Nation confirm support of Te’mexw Treaty Association Nations | Comox Valley Record
FROM THE COURTS
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador certified a class action regarding the operation of Innu Day Schools in Labrador
Innu Nation Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2026 NLSC 101
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The river defines who we are...If it's going to define who we are, we'd like to see it healthy.
- Chief Hugh Akagi, Peskotomuhkati Nation
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
For now, I am content talking to plants—urging them along to maturity and beauty, singing with the birds, who seem to do so dutifully each morning. Maybe they know something we don't.
- Rita Bouvier, “L'dzimâsh” in a beautiful rebellion (2023)
