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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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Kapyong Barracks: hope for an urban reserve
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A new Federal Court of Appeal decision opens the door for First Nations seeking to enforce their rights (such as treaty land entitlements)…
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Chartrand cases establishes important principles but demonstrates shortcomings of Aboriginal consultation cases
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A decade of decisions since the seminal Haida case make it clear that the “duty to consult and accommodate” is not a panacea…
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Walking the talk: The skinny on self determination
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Newspapers reported earlier this month that Alberta’s new Premier, Rachel Notley, has instructed her cabinet ministers to come up with…
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Walking the Talk - Alberta’s New Government Moves to Implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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The Alberta government is taking a important step to act on campaign commitments to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…
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BC Case Sets Out Principles for Good First Nations’ Governance
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A recent B.C. Court of Appeal case sheds insight into good First Nation governance and the fiduciary obligations of Chiefs and Councillors. The…
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Truth and reconciliation - where to now?
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This is a talk given by Bob Rae at a joint service of Bloor Street, Bathurst and Trinity St Paul’s United Churches…
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