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First Peoples Law First Peoples Law LLP is a law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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"[Meaningful consultation] means sitting down with us, asking questions, giving us the opportunity to ask questions...We...
10/19/2026

"[Meaningful consultation] means sitting down with us, asking questions, giving us the opportunity to ask questions...We’re not asking for special treatment, we’re asking for our constitutional rights to be respected." Chief Samuel Crowfoot, Siksika Nation @

As Alberta gets ready for the results of the Oct. 19 referendum, chiefs and others say the fight against separation is tied to Treaty rights.

With Alberta heading to the polls to vote on a possible separation referendum, check out our latest post to learn more a...
10/19/2026

With Alberta heading to the polls to vote on a possible separation referendum, check out our latest post to learn more about the issues at stake and what it means for Treaty relationships @

Check out these to learn more about the issue of Alberta separatism and how it connects to the broader context of Treaty relationships.

“Our concern is not efficiency itself. It’s whether the speed and certainty for proponents are being advanced equivalent...
10/18/2026

“Our concern is not efficiency itself. It’s whether the speed and certainty for proponents are being advanced equivalent protection for Aboriginal title and rights, our governance and the lands and waters that sustain our people." Shana Thomas (Laxele’wuts’aat), Hereditary Chief, Lyackson First Nation @ https://buff.ly/hmPlJbN

Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. today that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation made her feel like Canada is “never going to work,” but her office is determined to try.

"If we do take those monies, it means accepting their ways of doing things. … And we don’t accept that." Chief Lucien Wa...
10/17/2026

"If we do take those monies, it means accepting their ways of doing things. … And we don’t accept that." Chief Lucien Wabanonik, The Lac Simon Anishnabe Nation @ https://buff.ly/MhLpHSR

The Lac Simon Anishnabe Nation has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing its failure to protect the caribou from the impacts of mining and forestry threatens their members' constitutional rights

"We’re raising issues right now saying there are impacts in the community and these need to be addressed." Grand Chief C...
10/16/2026

"We’re raising issues right now saying there are impacts in the community and these need to be addressed." Grand Chief Cody Diabo, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke @ https://buff.ly/OOHnpeV

Results from a test conducted by the Environment Protection Office and Education Centre in Kahnawà:ke detected lead in the air.

"We trusted them before and now we're expected to trust them again? ... We're trying to work with Canada. We keep trying...
10/16/2026

"We trusted them before and now we're expected to trust them again? ... We're trying to work with Canada. We keep trying, but nobody's trying with us." Chief Kelsey Jacko, Cold Lake First Nations @ https://buff.ly/1y7eetc

OTTAWA - Cold Lake First Nations filed an application for judicial review in Federal Court on Thursday challenging Ottawa's decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline as a project in

“What we’re saying is that our rights are going to be impacted by these projects that are going forward without proper c...
10/15/2026

“What we’re saying is that our rights are going to be impacted by these projects that are going forward without proper consultation and, more importantly, accommodation." Chief Rodger Redman, Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation @ https://buff.ly/r1z5iWi

The First Nation has put its concerns about the centre's environmental impact and a lack of consultation in a letter and it has given Bell Canada’s senior leadership 10 business days to respond.

“[Bill C-39] marks the most recent example of the federal government prioritizing its economic agenda over the rights of...
10/15/2026

“[Bill C-39] marks the most recent example of the federal government prioritizing its economic agenda over the rights of Indigenous peoples.”

Read Kate Gunn’s new blog post @ https://buff.ly/TkqHqgq

If passed, Bill C-39 will result in dramatic changes to the federal process for the review and approval of major infrastructure projects, including pipelines, highways, and nuclear facilities.

“The government is behaving as if their plan has already won the day and they’re out there trying to negotiate regional ...
10/14/2026

“The government is behaving as if their plan has already won the day and they’re out there trying to negotiate regional deals based on their plan." Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society @ https://buff.ly/qGILrZa

An advocate involved in reforming the First Nations child welfare system says Canada is overstepping its authority after signing a deal with the Saskatoon Tribal Council.

"The province of Alberta’s regulations aren’t being enforced and the federal government is silent on this, so we have to...
10/14/2026

"The province of Alberta’s regulations aren’t being enforced and the federal government is silent on this, so we have to rely on ourselves." Gerry Cheezie, Co-Chair, Keepers of the Water and former Chief, Tthebatthie Denesųłiné Nation @

The Dene Nation passed a resolution to establish a water council at its 56th national assembly, in Kátł'odeeche First Nation, N.W.T.

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