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Government of Canada to help more individuals obtain record suspensions in New Brunswick
From: Public Safety Canada March 13, 2023 There are countless individuals who’ve served their sentences and are living law-abiding lives, yet continue to face stigma and barriers because they still have a criminal record. Furthermore, lingering criminal records have led to the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black and other racialized individuals in our criminal justice system. […]
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Innu elders tell inquiry how church and government stripped their Indigenous identities – NTV
Two Innu elders told a provincial inquiry Wednesday about how the Catholic church and government tried to strip them of their Indigenous identities. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports. About the Author Rosie Mullaley is an award-winning journalist who covered the justice beat in St. John’s for many years. A veteran reporter, who spent over three decades […]
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Innu inquiry runs through timeline of history, impacts of colonialism – APTN News
Feb 14, 2023 An inquiry looking into the treatment of Innu children in the child welfare system was taken down a timeline of history Tuesday in Goose Bay, Labrador. According to Annie Picard who constructed that timeline, elders spoke at length about a Catholic priest. “There was one child they talked about when she missed […]
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After years of delay, the inquiry into treatment of Innu children in care begins hearings – CBC
Feb 12, 2023 First hearings will take place in Sheshatshiu, focus on Innu history Nearly six years after it was announced, the inquiry into the treatment and experiences of Innu children in Newfoundland and Labrador’s child protection system will begin hearings in Sheshatshiu on Monday. The inquiry, led by retired Inuk provincial court judge James […]
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Four Judges Appointed to Provincial Court
February 3, 2023 Four new judges have been appointed to the provincial court effective today, February 3. Jillian Barrington of Sydney, Bronwyn Duffy of Bible Hill, Jill Hartlen of Hubbards, and Bryna Hatt of New Glasgow are Nova Scotia’s newest judges. “All four appointees are experienced and well-respected lawyers with close ties to their communities,” […]
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Nova Scotia adjudicator writes small claims court decision in Mi’kmaw – CBC
Jan 30, 2023 Tuma Young calls it ‘a big step forward for the Canadian legal system’ When small claims court adjudicator Tuma Young wrote a decision over a dog custody issue recently, he wrote it in Mi’kmaw. He said neither the courts nor the province of Nova Scotia prompted his action but rather he said […]
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Indigenous identity at core of Qalipu trial in St. John’s – SaltWire
Final arguments are to be heard next week ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Testimony has wrapped up, but observers across the country are interested to see what comes of a court case in St. John’s involving a group of Mi’kmaw residents whose memberships in the Qalipu First Nation were revoked when a new point system was […]
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For those rejected from Qalipu First Nation, a court challenge is about more than a status card – CBC
Jan 20, 2023 First week of the trial wraps up on Friday A long-awaited court challenge against criteria for membership in Qalipu First Nation began this week, and for dozens of people who came to watch the proceedings in St. John’s, the outcome of the case represents more than a status card. On Thursday, Pauline […]
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Qalipu First Nation enrolment controversy reaches ‘pivotal point’ as court challenge begins – CBC
Jan 16, 2023 Group wants 2013 supplemental agreement abolished The long-simmering fight over membership in Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation is entering a new chapter Monday, as a group of people rejected in a controversial enrolment process head to court. The Friends of Qalipu Advocacy Association is challenging a 2013 supplemental agreement between the federal government […]
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KMK: Fisheries Act Case Discontinued
December 19, 2022 After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed to test the provisions of the Fisheries Act in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Trial Division). Instead, the Assembly has decided it will put its efforts and […]
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