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First Nations Class Members' Right to Clean Drinking Water is Re-Affirmed by Federal Court
Tuesday, January, 13, 2026
In a decision delivered on December 5, 2025, the Federal Court (the “Court”) in Shamattawa First Nation v Canada (Attorney General),1
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Court Finds Proposal for Alberta Independence Contravenes Treaties with Alberta First Nations
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Alberta Court of King’s bench has found that the proposed referendum on Alberta independence contravenes the Charter and the Treaty and Aboriginal rights guaranteed under…
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Supreme Court of Canada Interprets “Material Change” in Securities Legislation: Implications for Disclosure of Dealings between Indigenous Communities and Public Companies
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
On November 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada issued Lundin Mining Corp. v Markowich. The decision provides guidance on the disclosure obligations of public…
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Gitxaala v. British Columbia: BCCA finds that UNDRIP is part of BC and Canadian law, and BC’s mineral claim system is inconsistent with UNDRIP
Monday, December 8, 2025
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On December 5, 2025, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released its decision in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA…
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Federal Court Affirms Canada's Duty to Provide Adequate Housing and Safe Water on Reserve
Friday, December 5, 2025
The Federal Court has released its decision in St. Theresa Point First Nation v His Majesty the King, affirming that Canada owes a duty to provide…
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Landmark Win for ACFN as Court Rejects Alberta Independence Referendum in Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta v Sylvestre, 2025 ABKB 7112
Friday, December 5, 2025
The Alberta Court of King’s bench has found that the proposed referendum on Alberta independence contravenes the Charter and the Treaty and Aboriginal… Read More...
Hearings at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on the Approval of the Ontario Final Agreement
Friday, December 5, 2025
What You Need to Know
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will hold hearings on the motion to approve the Ontario Final Agreement in December 2025… Read More...