Indigenous Affairs

Isabelle Roy

Covers self-government agreements, land claims, consultation and jurisdiction, as the legal instruments they are.

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Writes as though a negotiator on either side will read it and check.

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Articles by Isabelle Roy (9)

Indigenous Affairs

Kahnawà:ke waterline repair to close part of Old Malone Highway on Nov. 3

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says work west of the CPKC tunnel is set to run from 7 a.m. to about noon, with detours marked and some homes facing a temporary loss of water service.

1 day ago · 1 source

Indigenous Affairs

First Nations women press Carney government to pass Bill S-2 as amended by Senate

A Parliament Hill gathering called for urgent passage of the amended bill, which the Union of BC Indian Chiefs describes as an end to a 150-year policy of dividing First Nations families.

21 Oct 2026 · 1 source

Indigenous Affairs

Qalipu First Nation front desk to close during staff breaks starting Oct. 19

The Mi'kmaq First Nation says reception at its offices will be temporarily closed during scheduled staff breaks, including lunch, and a contact number will be posted in the lobby.

15 Oct 2026 · 1 source

Indigenous Affairs

Applications open for Indigenous nursing research chairs program

The First Nations Health Authority says it supports the launch of a national funding opportunity for Indigenous-led nursing research.

13 Oct 2026 · 1 source

Statement from the Native Women’s Association of Canada

Indigenous Affairs

NWAC welcomes Supreme Court decision in R. v. Cope

The Native Women's Association of Canada says the majority ruling recognizes that sentencing must consider the circumstances of both Indigenous offenders and Indigenous victims.

9 Oct 2026 · 1 source

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Indigenous Affairs

Qikiqtani Inuit Association board meetings open to public in Iqaluit

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association says its Board of Directors meetings run from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space in Iqaluit, with remote observation available.

7 Oct 2026 · 1 source

How FNHA, Fraser Health and SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine are working together to improve health and wellness of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in BC

Indigenous Affairs

SFU medical school opens inaugural class on Katzie First Nation territory

The Simon Fraser University Stephens Family School of Medicine began its first class on Aug. 4, welcomed by Elders and Knowledge Keepers of the Host Nation.

25 Sep 2026 · 1 source

LibraryCircular clarifier at a water treatment plant

Indigenous Affairs

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Five Makesho Street Addresses

A precautionary advisory covers 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31 Makesho Street after a watermain tie-in required isolating that section of main, and it stays in effect until sampling shows the water is safe.

22 Sep 2026 · 1 source

Indigenous Affairs

AFN's Woodhouse Nepinak Sets First Nations Priorities Ahead of Parliament's Return

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says the fall sitting and an October First Ministers meeting are a chance to renew a Nation-to-Nation partnership, and lists policing, citizenship and clean water legislation among the AFN's asks.

17 Sep 2026 · 1 source

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Articles by Isabelle Roy (9)

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