‘We think it’s wrong’: Family of slain Aamjiwnaang woman shocked to hear killer claiming to be Indigenous
The family of a slain Aamjiwnaang First Nation woman say they fear her killer is identifying as Indigenous to get away with a lesser sentence.
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Manitoba group preparing to stop the 60s Scoop settlement agreement
A group from Manitoba is preparing to go to court to try and scuttle an agreement in principle that would compensate 60s Scoop survivors. The agreement worth $800 million was agreed to by parties negotiating with the federal government.
Gladue courts need specialized training and it’s not happening yet
(In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that courts across the country must consider…
Pipeline protesters including Green leader should face criminal charges: judge
VANCOUVER _ A B.C. Supreme Court judge says the Crown should consider laying criminal contempt…
Fish farm protesters vow to continue fight against industry despite BC court ruling
Two protestors are vowing to continue their fight against the fish farm industry despite a B.C court ruling that granted injunctions against them.
As fish farm protestors wait on decision, legal hurdles lie on the road ahead
Laurie Hamelin APTN News A British Columbia court is still deciding if protestors can occupy…
Minister says damages for 60’s Scoop will be dealt with on case by case basis
Canada’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs Carolyn Bennett told the House of Commons Thursday that the damages awarded to Ontario 60’s scoop survivors will be done on a case by case basis.
First Nations vow to use courts and other means if necessary to stop Keystone XL
A coalition of Indigenous groups from Canada and the U.S. has signed a declaration against the Keystone XL pipeline, vowing to use the courts and whatever other means necessary to block the controversial project.
