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Nine First Nations in Ontario launch constitutional challenge against Bill 5 and Bill C-5
Lawyers for the Indigenous groups say in a legal filing that the two laws ‘violate the constitutional obligation of the Crown ...
First Nations launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5
Nine First Nations in Ontario are are seeking an injunction against a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track ...
Northern Ontario First Nations group releases report to challenge Métis claims to the region
A new report commissioned by the Wabun Tribal Council says there is no historical evidence of Métis communities on their ...
Why First Nations are clashing with Ontario and Ottawa over bills aimed at speeding up megaprojects
Bill C-5 and Bill 5 aim to expedite project approvals, but First Nations leaders say they sidestep treaty rights and ...
Federal, provincial environmental bills have 'no respect' for Ontario First Nations, says chief
Nine Ontario First Nations asking for an injunction against a pair of federal and provincial bills meant to fast-track ...
3-year study to help First Nations in Ontario's far north adapt to climate change
Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north are participating in a three-year study to understand the impacts of climate ...
Canada's First Nations launch constitutional challenge of legislation
A group of Canada's First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge to recently passed laws that would fast-track ...
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Ontario court clears path for First Nations’ land claim over Anicinabe Park
A group of northwestern Ontario First Nations can proceed with their legal attempt to reclaim Anicinabe Park after a ruling ...
Ontario First Nation slowed down traffic on Trans-Canada Highway over mining laws
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa says they demonstrated alongside Highway 17 to show their disapproval of the ...
Federal Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario
Despite opposition from Alberta and Ontario, the federal minister of Indigenous services plans to reintroduce legislation to ...
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First Nations call for Ontario environment minister's resignation
TORONTO — Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province's environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that ...