Former Yukon inmates file claim against territory for mental health issues following lock up in segregation units
Two former inmates of the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC) have filed a class action on…
Courts
Top court overturns tar sands mine approval over First Nation concerns for land
Alberta’s highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million tar sands mine that would…
Kahnawake says it doesn’t recognize injunction issued against Mohawk land defenders
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says it doesn’t recognize a Quebec court issued injunction against…
Former foster child who suffered sex abuse while in care suing Alberta for $11M
A man who grew up in Alberta’s child welfare system is suing the province for…
What happens to the victims when child services fail?
Editor’s note: The story below contains some graphic descriptions of sexual abuse. Reader discretion is…
Food sovereignty is not just about rights, but better physical health and emotional well-being
With hunting and harvesting rights being attacked, and the cost of food going up, how…
Federal court rules farmed salmon must be tested for deadly virus in B.C.
The Federal Court has struck down a Fisheries and Oceans Canada policy regarding a lethal…
B.C social worker sought out Indigenous high-risk youth because no one would ‘adequately safeguard their interests’ says claim
When “Elle” aged out of the system more than five years ago, she was hoping…
Judge rules Thunder Bay man to stand trial for murder in death of Barbara Kentner
An Ontario judge ruled Monday that a Thunder Bay man will go to trial for…