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Doug Rae Re-elected to Non-profit Boards of Directors

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On April 24, Doug Rae was re-elected to the Board of Ecojustice Canada (ecojustice.ca).  Ecojustice Canada is a non-profit environmental law organization representing community groups, non-profits, First Nations, and individual Canadians on some of Canada’s toughest environmental challenges. Doug was also re-elected on April 25 to the Board of Directors of the Freehold Mineral Owners […]

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Court Upholds First Nations’ Right to Bring Claims Based on Unproven Aboriginal Rights and Title

Aboriginal and First Nations Law, Property Law, Treaty and Aboriginal Rights / By

The Court of Appeal for British Columbia (BCCA) has ruled in favour of the Saik’uz First Nation and Stellat’en First Nation in their case for nuisance and breach of riparian rights against Rio Tinto Alcan Inc (Rio Tinto). In Saik’uz First nation and Stellat’en First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., the BCCA confirmed that, among other

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Charter Challenge to First Nation Election Code Requiring Grade 12 Education Fails

Aboriginal and First Nations Law, Government / By

The Kahkewistahaw First Nation (KFN) in Saskatchewan spent 13 years developing an Election Code. During much of this time, Louis Taypotat was Chief. On February 18, 2011, the community was authorized to operate under its own Kahkewistahaw Election Act, the requirements of which included a grade 12 education for those running for Chief or Band Councillor.

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Establishing Aboriginal Title Strengthens First Nations’ Position

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Case law appears to be evolving when it comes to property rights around Aboriginal title and the duty to consult. The combined effect of the decisions in several landmark cases, as outlined below, indicates a trend toward a strengthened position for First Nations when dealing with government and industry developments on traditional land. First successful

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Day School Attendees of Residential Schools Seeking Reparation

Aboriginal and First Nations Law / By

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, not all survivors of residential schools were included in the 2006 Settlement Agreement. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement provided for two types of individualized compensation: (1) the Common Experience Payment, which only provides compensation for former residents of a residential school and is solely based on the number of years the

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Historic Buffalo Treaty aims to restore culture and tradition

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On August 13, 2015, the Stoney Nakoda and Samson Cree Nations joined 8 other Nations and Tribes from Canada and the US in signing the historic Northern Tribes Buffalo Treaty. The intention of the Buffalo Treaty is to return wild bison to traditional lands, with the goal of reconnecting with ancient culture and traditions as

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Five things to know about getting involved in regulatory hearings in Alberta

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The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is the single regulator of energy development in Alberta. With a mandate to ensure energy activities are safe, environmentally responsible, and closely managed, the AER has the authority to review and make decisions on proposed developments, take enforcement action if companies fail to comply with requirements, regularly inspect activities, and

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