#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes infrastructure funding, a self-government agreement, self-determination, wildlife management and more @ buff.ly/bjfZPpP

This week’s edition includes infrastructure funding, a self-government agreement, self-determination, wildlife management and more. buff.ly/bjfZPpP

“This agreement reflects the shared vision of both organizations...By working together, we create new opportunities for collaboration and make a bigger impact for the families and communities we serve.” Thelma Morris, Executive Director, Tikinagan Child and Family Services @ buff.ly/ySWlVY1

"To see an American-based company attempt to occupy our ancient village sites without consent is deeply unacceptable and is a violation of our inherent rights, title, laws, and jurisdiction." Chief Don Tom, Vice-President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs @ buff.ly/DrNaG9F

First Peoples Law is honoured to work alongside the Public Interest Law Centre to support Misipawistik Cree Nation in holding Manitoba accountable for failing to protect Misipawistik's treaty right to hunt moose. Read more about the Nation's efforts here: buff.ly/dn5wVox

"It's not just about one Nation wanting to have economic self-determination...They have to be responsible and accountable to others." Tara Marsden, Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs @ buff.ly/vvZ5gBP

"Rather than being met with partnership, we are given an ultimatum: accept fossil fuel expansion or be pushed aside." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs @ buff.ly/p5Ys21p

"This is a phenomenon we haven’t seen before. They’re not at home. They have less respect for the territory." Pascal Bibeau, Director of Land and Resource Management, Kebaowek First Nation @ buff.ly/82Zu3c5

#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week's edition includes consultation, Aboriginal title, treaty rights, land protection and more @ buff.ly/XkBaYrF

"It is crucial that the Major Projects Office and the federal government refrain from accelerating processes … without comprehensive consultation." The Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg Chiefs (Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Alderville, Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations) @ buff.ly/EMyQUND

"It was difficult, there were challenges, but it was really our commitments, our self determination principles, you know, that drive us as a Nation." Chief Sean Smith, Kwanlin Dün First Nation @ buff.ly/zFm7DTa

This week's edition includes consultation, Aboriginal title, treaty rights, land protection and more. buff.ly/XkBaYrF

"We’ll sing our songs here, hold cultural ceremonies here, teach our children, our language, our traditions, and celebrate our culture. This is more than a legal victory. It’s a homecoming for our people." Chief Richard Bruyere, Couchiching First Nation @ buff.ly/NpMnifq

"We need to ensure there are moose to harvest in the future." Chief Lisa Young, Bloodvein First Nation @ buff.ly/Ah8dcEs

"It is unacceptable that Northern Manitoba First Nations, particularly Cree and Dene Nations, have been excluded from the Advisory Council.” Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak @ buff.ly/R1tMoh2

"We are asking for the withdrawal of the bill, precisely because it requires major changes.” Chief Francis Verreault-Paul, Assembly of First Nations of Québec-Labrador @ buff.ly/H46rpAH

"As far as Alberta is concerned, it is all First Nations land. We won’t sit back and watch it go." Chief Sheldon Sunshine, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation @ buff.ly/JnmXC3F

"It's still a success as we're in the driver's seat for what happens on our traditional territory...So, we view this as a win. We're no longer just a backseat passenger." Fred Vicaire, CEO, Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation @ buff.ly/Uq6YreK

"The entire history of the Innus of Uashat mak Mani-utenam is based on this river." André Michel, Director, Innu Council of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Office for the Protection of Rights and Territory @ buff.ly/NilFlza

This week’s edition includes UNDRIP, economic sovereignty, land stewardship, court appeals and more @ buff.ly/UK0QScC

"The Mount Polley Mine needs to be held to 2025 standards for environmental oversight and Aboriginal rights protection, not to more limited standards from nearly 40 years ago." Kukpi7 Rhonda Phillips, Xatśūll First Nation @ buff.ly/RlC7CX4

“The nations are tired...They’re tired of being disregarded, and our rights being disregarded in the name of tourism and recreation.” Casey Gonzalez, Director of lands and Resources, Líl̓wat Nation @ buff.ly/UIG1Fw3

"We would hope that [Canada] would do more than review the decision, that they would comply with the tribunal's decisions...If they don't do that, then the process is going to continue without them." Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society buff.ly/zPDQDw1

"Even on the consultation end, that’s defined by Canadian law, which they have to follow...There’s processes in place for duties to consult, which they’re still not upholding either.” Cody Diabo, Grand Chief, Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory @ buff.ly/ODpDJfb

#ICYMI The BC Supreme Court issued a monumental decision earlier this month in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada. Check out Kate Gunn’s latest blog post to learn more about the case and why it's important @ buff.ly/UN0d9jG

"We are practicing our inherent cultural right to fish and passing down traditional knowledge to our children, as people of the river. We ask for respect. Our families do not deserve to be disrespected or put in harm's way." Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island) First Nation @ buff.ly/Fj0hp3f

"I always remind people of that because the reason I built that education program was to get us out of the classroom, get us out on the land to be with our families, to understand that education is about honouring everyone's gifts." Sylvia Plain @

“The decision clarifies the Crown can no longer avoid addressing the messy consequences which flow from the granting of fee simple interests on lands which are subject to Aboriginal title.” Read Kate Gunn’s blog post about the recent landmark Cowichan Tribes v. Canada decision @ buff.ly/UN0d9jG

This week’s edition includes child welfare reform, wildlife management, water protection, economic development and more @ buff.ly/71YlosU

"Framing this decision as a threat to private property stokes fear and unfairly scapegoats First Nations … We all know that when negotiations break down with the Crown, Nations are left with few pathways to pursue justice." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs @ buff.ly/Y6OjpIS

"It's as if we're invisible throughout this whole discussion, everything that's happening in the territory on the land or on the water." Lawrence Martin, Lands and Resources Director, Mushkegowuk Council @ buff.ly/9SxtCXY

“The province’s imposed dates are a fraction of the schedule advanced by our Nations and represent yet another unilateral decision that ignores our governance, our laws and our rights.” The Lil’wat and N’Quatqua Nations @ buff.ly/1trf65W

"Our chiefs have stated time and time again that they're not against development, [...] They're against plans being unilaterally made by various levels of government into their treaty territories." Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse, Nishnawbe Aski Nation @ buff.ly/dBDc7Fj

"It affects transportation; barges can't get to our communities to supply them with fuel...People can't travel as readily as they were able to in the past because of that. This affects our hunting and fishing and trapping." Gerry Cheezie, Former Chief, Tthebatthı Dënésułıné Nation @ buff.ly/0NKxC9k

"First Nations need to assert their jurisdiction over their children...I think it's a long time coming, and I believe that we're on the right path." Chief Chris Moonias, Neskantaga First Nation @ buff.ly/I5edorz

"For generations, our people have fought for the opportunity to be true partners in the development that happens on our lands." Chief Brent Niganobe, Mississauga First Nation @ buff.ly/YlPiwD4

This week’s edition includes class action litigation, major projects legislation, economic development, treaty rights and more @ buff.ly/hpZdeeQ

“Even today … the government has not responded to the significant impacts that Trans Mountain has had and continues to have on our community.” Leah George-Wilson, Former Chief, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation @ buff.ly/sltCKQs

“This is how we look after each other. This is how we build a future our grandchildren can be proud of.” Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation @ buff.ly/d8AQEMt

"There might be some nations & some leadership that will say no to certain major projects … and that's OK. We need to be able to say no when it comes to anything that may have a negative impact on our lands & our territories." Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs @

“As Canada advances nation-building projects across the country, I want to remind everyone that nothing happens in Anishinaabeg territory without the free, prior and informed consent of our people.” Wauzhushk Onigum Chief Chris Skead @ buff.ly/Hqjrt5z

"We need to be a part of this economic growth that is happening...But not at the expense of our treaties, at the expense of our land.” Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Nishnawbe Aski Nation @ buff.ly/60OOHe4

“This agreement sends a message to all governments, partners and industry that First Nations and the Red River Métis are working together to shape a future that is led by Indigenous nations". Grand Chief Jerry Daniels, Southern Chiefs' Organization (Manitoba) @ buff.ly/wCQAsl9

#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes a landmark decision, treaty rights, emergency management, agriculture benefits settlements and more @ buff.ly/N8cDI95

Join Bruce McIvor in conversation with author David A. Robertson and moderator Daniel Heath Justice for a discussion on Indigenous rights and the meaningful ways we can work together to advance reconciliation. Get your tickets and learn more @ buff.ly/rdCxL9X

"In the end, it's about having a say about yourself and a say about development that's going to have an impact on you." John B. Zoe, General Advisor, Tłı̨chǫ Government @ buff.ly/BBEMNG8

“This is not about consultation after the fact. It is about co-creation from the start." Kluane Adamek - Aagé, Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief @ buff.ly/JPojtON

“What they have to say is predetermined...How can you meaningfully consult in an hour and a half? That’s crazy. The government must reflect on its actions and honour its duty to consult properly.” Chief Russell Wesley, Cat Lake First Nation @ t.co/W1oATJI4SD

This week’s edition includes a landmark decision, treaty rights, emergency management, agriculture benefits settlements and more @ buff.ly/N8cDI95

“At its core, Yukon government’s framework did not reflect the fundamental overhaul of Yukon mining’s regime that is required in respect of our Aboriginal rights and treaties." Chief Dawna Hope, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun @ buff.ly/So4Ku21