Nishnawbe Aski Nations returns to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding the landmark case widely known as the Caring Society Case. This hearing will address urgent interim issues directly related to the reform of the Jordan’s Principle program, p...
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On September 8, 2026, Miranda Mamakwa, a member of Fort Severn First Nation, passed away after Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) officials failed to arrange medical transportation from her remote community to multiple required follow-up appointments afte...
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“If I die, pls go after em”. These words, posted to Facebook by 31-year-old mother of three Miranda Mamakwa, stand as a harrowing indictment of systemic failure. On September 8, 2026, Miranda, a member of the Fort Severn First Nation, passed away from...
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As the upcoming hearing at the Ontario Court of Appeal approaches, we want to remind our community and supporters to mark their calendars for September 28 and 29, 2026. These two days will be critical as the Court hears the appeal of the decision B.M. v. ...
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Significant developments are underway in two critical legal cases regarding Indigenous child welfare, marking significant steps forward in the ongoing fight to challenge systemic discrimination and secure long-term structural reform. There is an upcoming ...
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The family of Liam Hatton has commenced a $17.5 million lawsuit against members of the South Simcoe Police Service involved in the killing of Liam on August 15, 2024. Dylan Hatton, Liam’s twin brother, was also shot five times by the police. Bill Hatton...
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On June 26, 2026, Falconers LLP Associate Erin McMurray, Law Clerk Athar Ali, along with law students Taylor Campbell and MiShele Lapham had the privilege of attending the fifth annual Student Golf Tournament hosted by the Independent First Nations Allian...
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June 21, 2026, represents the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The date chosen for its deep cultural significance as the summer solstice and the longest day of the year, June 21 was designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day. The da...
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Between April and June 2026, there have been several significant developments in Iskatewizaagegan Independent First Nation’s litigation concerning the taking of water from Shoal Lake, including examinations of key community witnesses, a historic vis...
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On June 8, 2026, the Special Investigations Unit (“SIU”) released a Corrigendum (correction) to its Director’s Report, initially released on July 14, 2025. Prior to its public release, legal counsel for the Ostberg-Beardy family sent correspondence ...
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