August 9, 2017, marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On this day and everyday, Westaway Law Group celebrates indigenous peoples across Canada and across the globe. Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples!
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada concludes that the Crown breached its duty to consult the appellants in respect of the proposed seismic testing in Clyde River. Read the full decision here. Lire la décision complète ici. In a similar decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Enbridge could proceed with its reversal [...]
Summary The Government of Canada recognizes that: All relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the recognition and implementation of their right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government. Reconciliation is a fundamental purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The honour of the Crown guides the conduct of the [...]
This week's headlines... Top court hears federal government's appeal on residential school records Senators amend legislation aimed at removing sexism from Indian Act 'Sorrowful but essential': 1st families speak at MMIWG hearings in Whitehorse Quebec plans to reopen constitutional debate, launch coast-to-coast discussion First Nation lauds B.C. Law Society removal [...]
The Report of the Expert Panel on the Modernization of the National Energy Board released its report with recommendations and advice. The Government of Canada is accepting comments on the report for 30 days, until June 14, 2017. Read the full report here
This week's headlines... Inquiry into missing and murdered will not talk to most families until the fall Ottawa makes new attempt to remove sexism from the Indian Act Human rights code changes will apply on reserve, says justice minister National Indigenous Day: ‘we must make reconciliation a priority,’ activists say [...]
This week's headlines... Indigenous leaders at UN headquarters to discuss landmark rights declaration Province appeals Sinixt hunting case Manitoba Metis Federation Congratulates Clément Chartier on being re-elected President of the Métis National Council
This week's headlines... Woman wins 32-year fight for Indian status; argued rules were discriminatory How Ottawa is using a snow crab boom to move quota to First Nations A new production of Louis Riel opera challenges Canadians to look more deeply into history
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