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Supreme Court Redefines Indigenous Consultation in Inconsistent Rulings
Supreme Court Redefines Indigenous Consultation in Inconsistent Rulings - Chippewas of the Thames First Nation continues to oppose tar sands pipeline forced through their community as the Supreme Court of Canada equates Indigenous Consultation with participation in a public hearing. Meanwhile Clyde River Inuit celebrate victory over seismic blasting permit.
Artist Aimee Rochard creates lapel pin to support Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Indigenous artist Aimee Rochard has added her skills to the support of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in their supreme court case against the approval of the Line 9 pipeline reversal and expansion project.
Indigenous legal challenges at Supreme Court put approvals of major energy projects on the line
Clyde River Inuit and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation call on Canada to honour its responsibilities to Indigenous nations
A message from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Dear Friends and Allies, the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is a First Nation located between Lake Huron and Lake Erie. We are Anishinabek Ojibwe people of the Great Lakes. We as original caretakers of this land, as Anishinabek people, and as Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, we fully intend to see this case through to a just resolution. This is a commitment to our future generations, that we as Indigenous people must stand up for.
Press Release: November 5th Earthstock: Protecting the Water. A Benefit Concert for the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
On November 5th, musicians from across Ontario are joining together in Waterloo for a benefit concert for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation(COTTFN) as they head to the Supreme Court of Canada on November 30th. COTTFN will be asserting their rights as an Indigenous community challenging the Canadian government to recognize and uphold its treaty responsibilities.
Release: Chippewas of the Thames Raising Funds To Assert Their Treaty Rights At Supreme Court of Canada
Chippewas of the Thames stands with the Standing Rock Sioux against DAPL
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation stand up to Enbridge’s Line 9
Supreme Court Grants Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Challenge to Line 9
Supreme Court Grants Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Challenge to Line 9: Community Hopeful of Meaningful Consultation with the Crown