James O’Reilly invested in the Order of Canada for his defence of Indigenous rights
To follow James A. O’Reilly’s career is to chart the modern history of Indigenous legal rights in Canada
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Cree Nation promotes agreement and business opportunities to Montreal mayor
During a 30-minute meeting with Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante June 14, the Cree Nation Government discussed a variety of business opportunities, cultural issues and explored ideas to promote the Paix des Braves agreement.
The CAQ government’s secularism bill targets public employees over religious dress
Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State – is turning out to be the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s most controversial legislative initiative
Debate over Bill C-92 heats up as it’s pushed through the House of Commons
Hailed as a “life-changing” piece of legislation, Bill C-92 – An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families – has become a point of contention between First Nations groups and organizations across the country.
AFNQL exposes injustices against Quebec Indigenous women at UN forum
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador has formally requested that the United Nations address systemic discrimination and violence against Indigenous women in Quebec.
Cree Nation Government seeks intervenor status to challenge proposed settle agreement
The Cree Nation Government is joining the growing opposition to the proposed McLean Day School Settlement with the federal government
Indigenous Rights Declaration is held up in the Senate as election deadline looms
MP Romeo Saganash is raising concern that his private member’s bill to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights on Indigenous Peoples is threatened with dying a death by delay in the Senate.
“Life-changing” child-welfare legislation will shift jurisdiction to Indigenous communities
On February 28, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan introduced the long-awaited Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
The battle over BC’s LNG pipeline highlights crucial First Nations issues
“We don’t want to pitch Canadians against other Canadians,” Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Environment Minister, told Liberal Party supporters at an Outremont riding by-election campaign rally on January 22.
A lack of consultation on proposed federal rights framework is raised
First Nations leaders are raising concerns about a proposed set of policies and laws from the federal government.