This week’s edition includes pipelines, water protection, land use planning, hydroelectric development, and more.
IN THE NEWS
National news featured safe drinking water and pipeline announcements
Liberals continue court fight against First Nations drinking water rights, despite new bill | CBC News
First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements | CBC News
Mining, water protection, treaty negotiations, and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas were front and centre in BC
B.C. government approves higher Mount Polley tailings dam | APTN News
First Nation challenges dredging Burrard Inlet for larger tankers | APTN News
Impasses slowing treaty process in Cowichan: chief negotiator | Lake Cowichan Gazette
BC Announces Plans for Three New Indigenous-Led Conservation Areas | The Tyee
In the Yukon, a court intervention and education reform were the top stories
4 Yukon First Nations join Supreme Court case about closed Ontario theme park | CBC News
First Nation education groups in Yukon hope report brings change | APTN News
A uranium mine made the news in Saskatchewan
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Denison Mines sign uranium project agreement | CBC News
In Nunavut, land use planning took the spotlight
Why the Nunavut land use plan was rejected | CBC News
A new pipeline project topped the headlines in Ontario
Anishinabek Nation says Northern Shield pipeline project proposed without consultation | SNNewsWatch
Aamjiwnaang First Nation calls on Crown to meet on pipeline plan | APTN News
Quebec news included hydroelectric development and jurisdiction over child welfare
Pessamit Innu community in Quebec rejects multibillion-dollar hydro deal | CBC News
Historic deal grants Uashat mak Mani-utenam jurisdiction over its child welfare | CBC News
Fishing and co-management of national parks and historic sites made the news in Nova Scotia
Judge shuts down lawsuit launched by group opposed to Sipekne’katik First Nation fishery | CBC News
Government, Mi'kmaq collaborate on new boards | PNI Atlantic News
SEE YOU AT THE AFN ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026!
First Peoples Law will be attending the 2026 AFN AGA which runs July 14 – 16 in Ottawa. We will be at booth #304 handing out signed copies of Bruce McIvor’s latest book Indigenous Rights in One Minute on July 14 at 2pm, and July 15 at 10am. We look forward to seeing you!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Historically, we have observed time and time again that First Nations are treated as an afterthought by governments, and their representatives only want to engage in discussions after we assert our inherent and Treaty rights.
- Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
A story matrix connects all of us. There are rules, processes, and circles of responsibility in this world. And the story begins exactly where it is supposed to begin. We cannot skip any part.
- Joy Harjo, Crazy Brave: A Memoir (2012)
