This week’s edition includes the federal elections, mineral rights, historical artifacts, land protection, emergency management and more.
IN THE NEWS
The federal elections were front and centre, including a piece by CBC with contributions from FPL’s Bruce McIvor
Impose a pipeline on Indigenous nations? Not so fast, say Indigenous rights lawyers | CBC News
Indigenous people face 'internal dilemma' when deciding whether or not to vote, says expert | CBC News
Headlines in BC included a specific claim settlement, land protection, traditional harvesting, and Aboriginal title claims
Government pays $42M to Snuneymuxw for teytexen settlement | Nanaimo News Now
First Nation launches challenge of B.C.'s approval to raise Mount Polley mine dam | CTV News
Second First Nation files dispute over Highland Valley mine expansion | iNFOnews
‘Auntie, look!’: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh rekindles herring tradition as slhawt’ make a joyful return | IndigiNews
Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on title dispute in B.C. | APTN News
Salmon and outstanding negotiations were at the forefront in the North
Conservationists, Yukon First Nation say decision on Whitehorse dam could help salmon | CBC News
Negotiators want next N.W.T. MP to advance land claims | CBC News
Mineral rights took the spotlight in Saskatchewan
Additional 317 acres of mineral rights up for transfer to Sturgeon Lake First Nation | paNOW
The federal election, youth services, and historical artifacts made the news in Manitoba
Manitoba First Nations share priorities ahead of federal election - Winnipeg | Global News
‘A pivotal moment’: Manitoba First Nation takes over youth services organization - Winnipeg | Global News
Rally in Winnipeg demands urgent action on Jordan’s Principle | APTN News
Auctioning Hudson's Bay artifacts with First Nations significance would be 'morally irresponsible': chief | CBC News
Access to justice, mining legislation, duty to consult, and emergency management made headlines in Ontario
Ontario's severed ties with Starlink impedes access to legal services in remote First Nations | CBC News
Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development | CBC News
First Nations rights cannot be ‘unleashed,’ say First Nations Leadership following province’s proposed development legislation | Chiefs of Ontario
Trade war driving up costs for emergency equipment for northern Ontario First Nation | CBC News
Indigenous rights and the United Nations Permanent Forum made the news in Québec
Chiefs in Quebec bring development fight to United Nations | APTN News
Cree youth talk treaty and resistance at UN Indigenous forum | APTN News
Fisheries and fracking were the top stories in Nova Scotia
Mi'kmaq First Nation defying the federal government | CityNews
N.S. committed to fracking despite pushback from Mi’kmaw chiefs | 101.5 The Hawk
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Check out Bruce McIvor and The Honourable Harry S. LaForme’s blog post about the troubling petition filed by UBC professors.
UBC Professors’ Attempt to Deny the Facts of Law and History | The Honourable Harry S. LaForme and Bruce McIvor
Available May 13, Indigenous Rights in One Minute is Bruce's latest book about Indigenous rights and reconciliation. Enter to win a signed copy and get a free excerpt from the book. Click here to pre-order your copy from an independent bookstore near you!
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
When it comes to UNDRIP and what it means to Indigenous Peoples, it should be Indigenous Peoples who tell the government and industry how it’s supposed to take place.
- Councillor Justin Roy, Kebaowek First Nation
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
I am a living example that if people find the courage to come out and tell their true story, they will begin to heal.
- Ma-Nee Chacaby, A Two-Spirit Journey (2016)
