This week’s edition includes the revitalization of place names, Jordan’s Principle, clean drinking water, fisheries and more.
IN THE NEWS
National news included Indigenous-Crown relations, conservation and clean drinking water
What will the post-reconciliation era bring in the 2026 news year? | APTN News
Researchers call for more government support of Indigenous-led conservation | CBC News
First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds' lack of commitment to protecting source water | Toronto Star*
In Nova Scotia, the top story was about renaming and reconciliation
Mi'kmaq included 100 years later in Cabot Trail plans | PNI Atlantic News
Major projects, Jordan’s Principle, and community health were front and center in Ontario
‘Bombarded’: Number of large projects worries First Nations group chair | NWONewsWatch
Indigenous businesses 'stabilizer' of economy | The Chronicle-Journal
Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears | CBC News
Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ont. wants military to help evacuate residents over lack of clean water | CBC News
In Manitoba, a community evacuation remains the top story
No timeline for return to Manitoba First Nation after power outage, chief says | Health News | The Canadian Press
Separation topped the news in Alberta
Second First Nation files suit against Alberta independence referendum | Edmonton Journal
Blood Tribe vows legal action against Alberta independence petition | Calgary Herald
In BC, mining, fisheries, and government-to-government relations made headlines
First Nation pushing for more oversight as Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine's lifespan extended | CBC News
Vancouver Island First Nations criticize DFO for lack of consultation on krill fishery opening | CBC News
New agreement lays groundwork for Neskonlith–TNRD relations
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FROM THE COURTS
The Supreme Court of BC held that the Province failed in its duty to consult and accommodate the Gitanyow.
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs v British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2026 BCSC 18
B.C. gov't didn't properly consult with Gitanyow First Nation in forest licence transfer, court rules | CBC News
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
[Y]ou can't give up the protection of water for money because you can't drink money, and money alone will not nourish you long enough to stay alive.
- Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, Anishinabek Nation
OFF THE BOOKSHELF
Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.
Cormac McCarthy, The Road (2006)
