This statement, co-authored by First Nations leaders in Treaty 6 Territory, calls on the Province of Alberta, the Government of Canada, and the Crown (through King Charles the III) to uphold binding Treaty obligations that were agreed to in 1876.
This blog series features lawyer Bruce McIvor's clear, plain answers to questions about Indigenous rights and court decisions in Canada.
This guide was written to help Coastal Guardians protect their territories along the North Pacific Coast. It explains Crown laws and rules they follow while watching over the land and waters.
This press release announces a significant legal victory for the six Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick, as the Court of King’s Bench confirmed that Aboriginal title can apply to privately owned lands, advancing Aboriginal law nationwide.
This legal document is a precedent setting decision confirming the possibility of declaring Aboriginal title over privately held land.
This blog from Olthuis Kleer Townshend (OKT) Law provides context and further explanation of the decision for Aboriginal title to apply to privately owned lands. In November of 2024, six Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick received a precedent-setting decision in their Aboriginal title claim
The Yellowhead Institute Treaty Map is an accessible introduction to Indigenous perspectives on treaties in Canada.
This webinar discusses the legal and policy opportunities and challenges of Indigenous-led conservation in Ontario and other regions.
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This blog is the first in a series from West Coast Environmental Law that looks [...]