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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 18h

We are seeking a summer student who shares our commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Applications for 2026 are open until October 31. Learn more and apply @ buff.ly/gzdYPQU

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 22h

"Our people are entitled to determine who they are, and to have their entitlement to rights determined according to our laws and policies." National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations @ buff.ly/asEsn26

Remove 2nd-generation cut-off from Indian Act, witnesses tell Senate committee | CBC News

Indigenous leaders and experts say Bill S-2 takes small steps to address discrimination in the Indian Act but fails to solve deeper injustices like the second-generation cut-off.

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 2d

Congratulations to the winner, finalist and honourable mention of the 2025 Indigenous Law Student Scholarship!

Winner – Julie Albert
Finalist – Emily Sabourin
Honourable Mention – Joshua Gandier

Meet the recipients and learn more @ buff.ly/vFiDLrC

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 2d

#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, court challenges, resource stewardship, Aboriginal title and more @ buff.ly/WFKYdcO

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 3d

Bruce will be at uOttawa tomorrow, October 8, talking about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute. Learn more and register @ buff.ly/iEnvpH0

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 4d

This week’s edition includes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, court challenges, resource stewardship, Aboriginal title and more. buff.ly/WFKYdcO

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 4d

#ICYMI Bruce will be in Ottawa Oct 8 talking about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, at uOttawa. Learn more and register @ buff.ly/fGyQQpK

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 6d

We're hiring! We're looking for folks to join our growing team dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Check out our job postings @ buff.ly/sE50V9Y

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 7d

"Despite repeated assurances, the provincial government continues to make significant legislative and policy announcements on natural resource development, without advance notice to, or discussion with, the Mi'kmaq." The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs @ buff.ly/eMpcn8B

Mi'kmaw chiefs say legislative changes raising tensions at Cape Breton protest site | CBC News

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs says proposed amendments to provincial legislation are being made without consultation and some appear to be targeted at protesters on Hunter's Mountain in Cape...

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 8d

Bruce will be in Ottawa Oct 8 talking about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, at uOttawa. Learn more and register @ buff.ly/fGyQQpK

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 9d

“Reconciliation requires a new relationship with the Crown, one built on mutual respect and full implementation of our Treaty rights, inherent rights, title and jurisdiction, and our rights under international law." National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations @ buff.ly/x5gSV8Z

AFN Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Calling for Meaningful Action Towards Reconciliation - Assembly of First Nations

(September 30, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, acknowledged the National Day for Truth and…

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 10d

"It’s important to make this information accessible so people can have constructive conversations with their friends and family members." Check out Bruce's interview about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, in the Winnipeg Free Press @ buff.ly/OuNr6sL

Métis lawyer Bruce McIvor launching second non-fiction book

Métis lawyer Bruce McIvor was raised in the Interlake but has lived in Vancouver for three decades. He is the founder of and a senior partner at First Peoples Law LLP, litigating and negotiating on…

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 11d

“Now, words must turn into action. The government has the opportunity to co-construct, with all stakeholders, a truly sustainable forestry regime.” The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador @ buff.ly/GLlLtYd

Quebec premier withdraws controversial bill to overhaul forestry

Quebec premier withdraws controversial Bill 97 to overhaul the forestry industry, which raised the ire of First Nations and forestry experts

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 12d

Ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are resharing last year's blog post from Tumia Knott, spaləl̕, in which she shares her truths about the Day and provides an important perspective on its complexities. Read the blog post @ buff.ly/ieyoh9X

Honouring and Supporting Indigenous Resilience | Tumia Knott, spaləl̕

By Tumia Knott, spaləl̕

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 12d

Join Bruce for the University of Winnipeg's fireside chat about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, on Sept 29 at 11am CT. More details @ buff.ly/MUsFp9d

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 12d

Bruce McIvor will be in Winnipeg today for the Niizhotay Stories event to talk about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, with host Sheila North. The event takes place at 1:30pm CT at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Details @ buff.ly/Es0tjZf

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 13d

"The province is not giving First Nations money...We're sharing. These monies are generated within our communities, our jurisdiction and the paradigm shift could easily say we are sharing with the province." Chief Patricia Bernard, Madawaska First Nation @ buff.ly/kSdp7Wb

New Brunswick, First Nations sign new tax-sharing agreements | CBC News

Premier Susan Holt promised during last fall's election that she would negotiate new tax-sharing agreements with First Nations, after the previous agreements were cancelled by the Blaine Higgs government....

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 13d

Join Bruce for a discussion about his book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, at one of the upcoming book launch events:

Oct 8 - Ottawa, ON at uOttawa
Sept 29 - Winnipeg, MB at the University of Winnipeg
Sept 28 - Winnipeg, MB at McNally Robinson *livestream available

Details @ buff.ly/OLFLMXH

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 14d

"The setback is the breach of trust. You know, the two entities have agreed to trustworthy negotiations." Chief Russell Blackjack, Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation @ buff.ly/ckqohdR

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 14d

"If the water isn't good enough for reuse in production, it's not clean enough for our rivers." Kendrick Cardinal, President, Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation @ buff.ly/5kyKH31

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation rejects Alberta's oilsands tailings recommendations | CBC News

The Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation is rejecting Alberta's recommendations for managing oilsands water tailings, alleging "industry bias, lack of scientific integrity, and the absence of meaningful Indigenous...

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 15d

Bruce McIvor will be in Winnipeg for the Niizhotay Stories event to talk about his new book, Indigenous Rights in One Minute, with host Sheila North. The event takes place Sept 28 at 1:30pm at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Details @ buff.ly/Es0tjZf

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 15d

We’re hiring! We are seeking a summer student to join our team in 2026. Think you or someone you know may be a good fit? Check out details and how to apply @ buff.ly/gzdYPQU

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 16d

#ICYMI Check out our First Peoples Law Report! This week’s edition includes infrastructure funding, a self-government agreement, self-determination, wildlife management and more @ buff.ly/bjfZPpP

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 18d

This week’s edition includes infrastructure funding, a self-government agreement, self-determination, wildlife management and more. buff.ly/bjfZPpP

First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · 18d

“This agreement reflects the shared vision of both organizations...By working together, we create new opportunities for collaboration and make a bigger impact for the families and communities we serve.” Thelma Morris, Executive Director, Tikinagan Child and Family Services @ buff.ly/ySWlVY1

‘An important step forward’: First Nations health authority, family services org. sign new agreement

A new memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and Tikinagan Child and Family Services.

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