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Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia assert their right to fish

Exactly 21 years after a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling affirming the rights of the Mi’kmaq to hunt, fish and gather in pursuit of a “moderate livelihood,” the community of Sipekne’katik in Nova Scotia decided to test the limits of that right.

Ben Powless

Grand Chief’s first face-to-face with Sophie Brochu since her April appointment delayed by pandemic

It took four months, but new Hydro-Québec President Sophie Brochu finally met with the Cree Nation Government Grand Chief Abel Bosum August 14.

Ben Powless

Six Nations community in new struggle to prevent development on disputed land

Six Nations community members have occupied land near their reserve that’s slated to become a housing development since July 19.

Newly elected Chisasibi Chief Daisy House opens up to the Nation

When Daisy House drove to Gatineau in August, she had a lot to think about.

Ben Powless

Cree leaders gather from a distance at the 2020 AGA

While this year’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) looked much different due to precautionary distancing related to the ongoing Covid pandemic, the Cree Nation Government’s impressive progress on numerous issues demonstrated the event’s theme: “We are stronger together.”

Patrick Quinn

Crees take lead on northern conservation efforts

As federal and provincial governments struggle to meet promised conservation targets, the Cree Nation is filling the void by proposing areas protected from development in Eeyou Istchee

Patrick Quinn

Critics say new Montreal police reforms don’t go far enough

Montreal cops announced a sweeping change July 8 to their much-criticized policy on police checks that many said unfairly targeted Indigenous and other racialized people.

Ben Powless

Day school survivors now able to have individual legal representation in class action settlement

A June 17 Federal Court order means that that day school survivors will now be able to access legal advice from a lawyer of their choice when obtaining compensation in the federal class action settlement.

Patrick Quinn

Global protest spurs removal of monuments to racism

Worldwide outrage against police brutality and systemic racism has resulted in protests that are toppling statues of slave traders, imperialists and other infamous figures.

Patrick Quinn

New Brunswick shootings spark calls for inquiries and police reform

The police killings of two Indigenous people in New Brunswick last month has led to demands for investigations and reform of armed interventions by police, at a time when officer conduct is under increased scrutiny across the world.

Ben Powless

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