Mohawk Mothers Go to Court Over Panel Dismissal
The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera (also known as the Mohawk Mothers) was in Quebec Superior Court yesterday in an attempt to halt the recently started excavation of the old Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. The Mohawk Mothers brought an emergency moti...
Read MoreNESKANTAGA FIRST NATION GETS DAY IN COURT TO CHALLENGE INADEQUATE CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK
Beginning today (July 13) and continuing tomorrow Friday July 14, 2023, Neskantaga First Nation will be appearing in Ontario Superior Court seeking court orders about Ontario’s constitutional duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples under the ...
Read MorePresident of IPCO: Federal Court Decision Vindicates Position of Indigenous Police Services
The Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”) welcome yesterday’s landmark decision of Justice Gascon of the Federal Court. They see it as only the beginning in their continued push for equitable Indigenous policing. As stated in the press adviso...
Read MoreFederal Court Orders Funds to Flow for Indigenous Police Services
For a copy of the decision, click here. Today, the Federal Court ordered that three Indigenous Police Services be relieved from compliance with Canada’s discriminatory policing program, specifically section 6 of the Terms and Conditions of the First...
Read MoreNon-Indigenous Communities Rally in Support of Three Indigenous Police Services
The communities of Kenora and Manitoulin Island have recently expressed their public support for three Indigenous police services who have been without funding since March 31, 2023. The Indigenous police services – Anishinabek Police Service (“APS”)...
Read MoreQuébec Superior Court Proceeding Hears Evidence of Cadaver Dogs Identifying Possible Human Remains
Cadaver dogs have identified evidence of human remains at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montréal, the Québec Superior Court in the matter of Kahentinetha et al. v Société Québécoise des Infrastructures et al heard today. Justice Gregory Moore pre...
Read MoreDurham Officers Found Guilty of Substandard Investigation into Dafonte Miller Injuries
On June 26, 2023, a Disciplinary Hearing under the Police Services Act (“PSA”) found 3 Durham Regional Police Service officers—Constable Andrew Chmelowsky, Constable Justine Gendron, and Constable Barbara Zabdyr—guilty of discreditable conduct for...
Read More27th National Indigenous Peoples Day to Celebrate Community Diversity
Today is the 27th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on Turtle Island (Canada). This day is about celebrating and honouring Indigenous heritage, diversity, and culture, and recognizing the achievements of Indigenous peoples throughout Canada. Indigeno...
Read MoreFederal Court Reserves on Decision for Indigenous Police Chiefs
On Wednesday June 14, 2023, Justice Denis Gascon of the Federal Court reserved his decision on the emergency motion brought by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”) on behalf of three Indigenous police services who have been without funding...
Read MoreThree Indigenous Police Services in Federal Court Tomorrow Looking for Funding Lifeline as they Refuse to Sign Discriminatory Funding Agreements
Tomorrow, Wednesday June 14, 2023, the Anishinabek Police Service (“APS”), Treaty Three Police Service (“T3PS”) and UCCM Anishinaabe Police Service (“UCCM”) will be in Federal Court through their representative organization: the Indigenous Pol...
Read MoreIndigenous Police Chiefs on Parliament Hill to Call out Canada on Discriminatory Terms in Funding Agreement Negotiations
The Police Chiefs of Anishinabek Police Service (“APS”), Treaty Three Police Service (“T3PS”), and UCCM Anishinaabe Police Service (“UCCM”) were in Ottawa today ahead of the Federal Court hearing on Wednesday and conven...
Read MoreMoses Beaver Inquest Verdict Delivered Today
The 5-person jury in the Inquest into the Death of Moses Beaver delivered their verdict today. The jury found that the manner of Moses’ death was undetermined, in accordance with the submissions of Moses’ family. The jury also issued 63 recommendation...
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