Posts Tagged ‘Treaty rights’

Supreme Court will hear Grassy Narrows’ legal case for Treaty rights and against clearcut logging

Supreme Court will hear Grassy Narrows’ legal case for Treaty rights and against clearcut logging

From Grassy Narrows First Nation ON makes new plans for industrial clearcut logging at Grassy Narrows OTTAWA, ON – Today the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to Grassy Narrows to appeal their legal action for Treaty rights and against clearcut logging to the highest court.  The case [Read more]

Chief Celia Echum Re-elected in Ginoogaming FN

Chief Celia Echum Re-elected in Ginoogaming FN

Chief Celia Echum – 4th Straight 2yr Term GINOOGAMING FN, ON – Elections for the Chief and Council of Ginoogaming First Nation were held on Wednesday the 21st day of August 2013. Celia Echum was re-elected for her 4th straight 2-year term by defeating challenger Joanne Towegishig by a [Read more]

Grassy Narrows First Nation Continues Fight to Protect Traditional Territory & Treaty Rights

Grassy Narrows First Nation Continues Fight to Protect Traditional Territory & Treaty Rights

GRASSY NARROWS FIRST NATION, ON  – The Grassy Narrows First Nation continues its fight to protect its traditional territory and treaty rights.  May 17th, our lawyers filed our application for leave to appeal the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal which overturned the carefully [Read more]

Wahgoshig First Nation – Ontario sending misguided message to First Nations

Wahgoshig First Nation – Ontario sending misguided message to First Nations

SUDBURY,  ON – Mining News – Wahgoshig First Nation Chief David Babin with support from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Harvey Yesno is calling on Ontario to withdraw its support and public endorsement of racist and radical industry representatives, particularly members of the Mining [Read more]

Crown- First Nations Gathering

Crown- First Nations Gathering

OTTAWA, ON– A historic meeting took place today where representatives from Canadian and First Nations Governments met to discuss priorities, dialogue on issues and highlight the importance of the relationship between the Government of Canada and the First Nations of Turtle Island. Chiefs from [Read more]

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