Law firm in midst of residential school payout controversy shuts doors
The Calgary law firm at the centre of a residential school compensation scandal is closing its doors at the end of the month.
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Dark residential school memories still pushing many over the edge
The recent suicide of a 63 year-old elder prompted a group of family members and health care workers to come together to share their pain and give Canada a message: It’s time to help.
Ottawa schoolchildren rally for First Nations students
Non-Aboriginal kids are joining forces to improve the lives of First Nations children.
Stained glass residential school tribute unveiled
Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan unveiled a stained glass window in honour of residential school survivors Monday, marking the June 11, 2008, anniversary of the prime minister’s apology for one of the darkest periods in Canadian history.
Thousands of residential school claims in limbo after BC judge boots law firm
In a major development, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled this week that the Blott and Company law firm and its associates exploited thousands of vulnerable survivors of residential schools as part of a scheme to maximize their profits.
Judge punishes lawyer for 'loan scheme' targeting residential school survivors
David Blott violated trust, breached settlement agreement By Paul Barnsley and Kathleen Martens APTN National…
Conservative MP tables bill to repeal sections of the Indian Act
Saskatchewan Conservative MP Rob Clarke introduced a private member’s bill Monday that, if passed, would increase the power of bands to pass bylaws, repeal sections of the Indian Act dealing with residential schools, the governing of wills and that barred First Nations in the prairies from freely selling agricultural products.
Blott investigators make serious allegations
After six days of hearings in Vancouver Supreme Court, the decision on what to do with Calgary law firm Blott & Company now rests in the hands of Justice Brenda Brown, one of nine judges across the country who oversee the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
Cree man planning Canada Day flag burning to symbolize "cleansing" of land
A 22-year-old Cree man says he is planning to burn the Canadian flag on Canada Day to symbolize a “cleansing” of Indigenous lands.