Who owns the minerals? A view on FN land & resource protection

This post was written in coordination with Michael Kennedy, a senior commercial lawyer in Halifax. It is an open letter intended as a response to the ongoing discourse concerning Aboriginal and Treaty rights in northwestern Ontario, and reacts specifically to issues covered in local Thunder Bay media and nationally. Natalie and Mr. Kennedy have travelled… Continue reading Who owns the minerals? A view on FN land & resource protection

Aboriginal Claims: An issue that affects all Canadians

On an ongoing basis many First Nation communities in Canada, including those within the Atlantic region, exercise their rights to research, establish, negotiate and ultimately claim proper compensation from the Government of Canada with respect to Specific Land Claims. What are Aboriginal Land Claims? In Canada, Aboriginal Land Claims are executed in two different forms: Specific… Continue reading Aboriginal Claims: An issue that affects all Canadians