9 08, 2017

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

2019-09-26T13:10:16-04:00

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!

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples2019-09-26T13:10:16-04:00
27 07, 2017

Supreme Court of Canada releases decisions around consultation requirements for NEB

2019-09-26T13:10:34-04:00

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 [...]

Supreme Court of Canada releases decisions around consultation requirements for NEB2019-09-26T13:10:34-04:00
24 07, 2017

The Government of Canada releases 10 guiding principles for its relationship with Indigenous Peoples

2019-09-26T13:10:48-04:00

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 [...]

The Government of Canada releases 10 guiding principles for its relationship with Indigenous Peoples2019-09-26T13:10:48-04:00
21 06, 2017

National Aboriginal Day | June 21, 2017

2018-09-11T12:57:14-04:00

National Aboriginal Day | June 21, 20172018-09-11T12:57:14-04:00
13 06, 2017

Notable News – May 25-June 13, 2017

2018-09-11T12:48:27-04:00

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 [...]

Notable News – May 25-June 13, 20172018-09-11T12:48:27-04:00
15 05, 2017

The Expert Panel on the Modernization of the National Energy Board releases its report

2017-05-25T10:04:04-04:00

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

The Expert Panel on the Modernization of the National Energy Board releases its report2017-05-25T10:04:04-04:00
15 05, 2017

Notable News – Week of May 5-May 12, 2017

2018-09-11T12:48:37-04:00

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 [...]

Notable News – Week of May 5-May 12, 20172018-09-11T12:48:37-04:00
3 05, 2017

Notable News – Week of April 25-May 2, 2017

2018-09-11T12:43:28-04:00

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

Notable News – Week of April 25-May 2, 20172018-09-11T12:43:28-04:00
25 04, 2017

Notable News – Week of April 17-24, 2017

2018-09-11T12:49:37-04:00

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

Notable News – Week of April 17-24, 20172018-09-11T12:49:37-04:00
18 04, 2017

Notable News – Week of April 10-17, 2017

2017-04-25T15:08:24-04:00

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Notable News – Week of April 10-17, 20172017-04-25T15:08:24-04:00
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