Law
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After court win, First Nations denounce ‘Alberta’ premier’s separation referendum plan
Indigenous leaders defend judge’s ruling, accusing Danielle Smith of bending ‘to the whims of a loud, angry minority’
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Judge sides with First Nations to prevent ‘Alberta’ separatist petition count, for now
Chiefs raise concerns about provincial government and pro-separation lawyers talking outside court — as Court of King’s Bench orders a temporary stay
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Modern treaties law would hold feds ‘accountable to the promises’ made to First Nations, say chiefs
Indigenous leaders say Bill C-10 would finally hold ‘Canada’s’ feet to the fire over its commitments in the constitutionally protected agreements
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Inquest continues into ‘Winnipeg’ police shooting death of Eishia Hudson, 16
Non-adversarial probe of teen’s death cannot assign blame, but family and First Nations hope it will recommend meaningful ways to prevent similar police shootings
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‘I’m standing up for everything that I believe in’: Land defenders prepare to appeal TMX convictions
Secwépemc and Nlaka’pamux activists arrested at pipeline site ceremony await Supreme Court of Canada’s green light to appeal, as allies fundraise for legal costs
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Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown
With ICE operations, multiple First Nations warn members about travel risks — despite treaty rights. Why Indigenous communities are on the frontlines defending rights for all
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Híɫzaqv leaders take RCMP to court, say police discriminate against the nation’s laws
The Central Coast community wants the B.C. Supreme Court to declare its public safety bylaws are ‘valid federal laws’ that officers must enforce
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Lawyer for only RCMP officer convicted in Dale Culver’s death requests obstruction case be dropped
Gitanyow leaders ‘outraged’ as latest move further delays Prince George constable’s sentencing for obstruction of justice