First Peoples Law

09/03/2026

“At a time when First Nations people are facing increased hostility for standing up for Treaty, the government should be affirming our place and history prior to Alberta’s story, not deleting it." Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi, Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations @ https://buff.ly/ORDzOd6

Premier Danielle Smith says she stepped in to fix a "glitch" that saw mention of Indigenous Peoples erased from her official statement on the province's 121st birthday.

09/03/2026

Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week's edition includes a class action lawsuit, nuclear energy, agricultural benefits settlements, and more @ https://buff.ly/jQCdwAk

09/02/2026

“It’s very concerning that they would move forward with these types of discussions and make it seem like the treaty Nations are just some stakeholders in some sort of economic development discussion.” Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi, Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations @ https://buff.ly/kgrHLsK

Indigenous leaders say her timeline for consultation is unrealistic.

09/02/2026

"[First Nations] are the first to be affected by projects that transform their territories, impact their living environments, alter their landscapes and shape the future of their communities. Yet whenever the time comes to discuss the sharing of the economic benefits generated by these resources, they seem to disappear from the government’s priorities.” Conseil de la Nation Anishnabe de Lac Simon @ https://buff.ly/OSh1WKC

Lac Simon “condemn[ed] the complete absence of First Nations in the [CAQ] election pledge to increase funding for resource regions.”

09/01/2026

“Today is about more than the launch of a contract. It is about recognizing what can be achieved through a strong partnership built on trust, opportunity, and shared commitment." Chief William Lloyd Noganosh, Magnetawan First Nation @ https://buff.ly/TAN5MhB

Magnetawan First Nation hosts a celebration of partnership and a historic new contract August 29, 2026 From left: Will Bouma, Member of Provincial Parliament; Francois Vachon, President of Colas Canada; Herb Vilneff, Ministry of Transportation; Ryan Essex, President of The Miller Group; Chief Willia...

09/01/2026

This week's edition includes a class action lawsuit, nuclear energy, agricultural benefits settlements, and more @ https://buff.ly/jQCdwAk

08/31/2026

"Ultimately, knowledge gives you the power of having an informed opinion rather than being confined to a top-down approach." Candace Picco, Senior Biologist, Ha'oom Fisheries Society @ https://buff.ly/cZ5z4Oo

A new multi-partner collaboration aims to empower First Nations communities in British Columbia with salmon genetic analysis capacity.

08/31/2026

"When the safety of our members is threatened, we will stand firm and act together. Those who bring illegal drugs into our community or engage in acts of violence, intimidation, or other criminal activities must know that they face serious legal consequences." Chief Steeve Mathias, Long Point First Nation @ https://buff.ly/hjoDri8

Long Point First Nation praised the Court of Quebec for its handling of the case of a man accused of threatening Chief Steeve Mathias.

08/30/2026

"This [agreement] reflects years of hard work, cooperation, respect and willingness to share the rich resources within our Traditional Territories, in accordance with our Anishinaabe laws and traditions." Chief Clifford Bull, Lac Seul First Nation @ https://buff.ly/Gjs4D8R

Three First Nations have new agreements related to a planned open-pit gold mine, northeast of Red Lake.

08/29/2026

“Questions about public lands, access and government transparency are fair...However, describing treaty negotiations as secret land 'handovers,' or suggesting that recognizing Indigenous rights means taking something away from Canadians based on 'ancestry or race,' is neither accurate nor constructive.” K’ómoks First Nation @

The K’ómoks First Nation is standing in support of the Te’mexw Treaty Association Nations and its right to negotiate its future in the province. KFN recently published a statement on […]