First Nations - Court Cases and Policies

Indigenous Court Cases and Policies

On 13 August 2014, the Chiefs of First Nations sought an injunction from the New Brunswick Court around the new forest management plan. On the 22 August 2014, this injunction was refused. The Chiefs of First Nations, however, have filed an appeal. An article about the injunction is available here.
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Letters of Support and Endorsements for Elsipogtog Land Claim, November 2016

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Elsipogtog Files Aboriginal Title Claim for Mi'Kmaq Territory in New Brunswick, Notice to Media, Elsipogtog First Nation, November 9, 2016

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Wolastoqew Declaration of the Rights of Our Mother Earth, Ron Tremblay, Maliseet Grand Council, October, 2016

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After Tsilhqot'In Nation: The Aboriginal Title Question in Canada's Maritime Provinces, Robert Hamilton, University of Victoria, Faculty of Law, Students, August 5, 2016

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Water Declaration, Peace and Friendship Alliance, Red Head, June 1, 2015

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Seven Chiefs of Mi'kmaq First Nations vs. the Province of New Brunswick, Notice of Action with Statement of Claim Attached, Court of Queen's Bench, New Brunswick, May 2016

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The Role of Colonial Artists in the Dispossession and Displacement of the Maliseet, 1790s-1850s, Andrea Bear Nicholas, April 26, 2016

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10 First Nation Chiefs vs. province of New Brunswick, AV Cell Inc., Fornebu Lumber Company Inc., J.D. Irving Ltd., Av Nackawic Inc., Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc, Court decision on leave to appeal, Court of Appeal of N.B., October 9th, 2014

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10 First Nations Chiefs vs. Province of NB, AV Cell Inc., Forneau Lumber Company Inc., J.D. Irving LTD., AV Nackawic Inc. & Twin Rivers Paper, court decision, Court of the Queen's Bench of New Brunswick, August 22nd, 2014

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10 First Nations Chiefs vs. Province of NB, AV Cell Inc., Fornebu Lumber Company Inc., J.D. Irving LTD., AV Nackawic Inc., Twin Rivers Paper Company, Notice of Preliminary Motion, Court of the Queen's Bench of N.B., August 13th, 2014

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Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, Supreme Court of Canada, June 26 2014

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Tsilhqot'in First Nation granted B.C. title claim in Supreme Court ruling, CBC News, June 26, 2014

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Free, Prior And Informed Consent factsheet, endorsed by: Amnesty International Canada, Assembly of First Nations, Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers), Chiefs of Ontario, Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), Indigenous World Associatio

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AFN National Chief Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Fishing Rights of Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Press Release, Assembly of First Nations, January 30, 2014

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Duty to Consult, Aborignal Affairs, Government of New Brunswick, Novembre 2011

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Statement on Energy, the Assembly of First Nations' Chiefs in New Brunswick INC., September 30, 2010

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Statement on Policy for the Wabanaki Forest, The Assembly of First Nations' Chiefs in New Brunswick INC., March 31, 2010

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The Donald Marshall Case, Anne Derrick April 10, 2003

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A Lay Person's Guide to DELGAMUUKW, BC Treaty Commission, November 1999

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Donald John Marshall, Jr. v Her Majesty the Queen, Supreme Court of Canada, 1999

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Action Alerts

Unveiling "Tell the Facts" Campaign

01 March 2024

We are excited to share that the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has launched a new campaign called “Tell the Facts.” — a campaign to do just that: Tell the facts about the federal clean electricity regulations and counter misleading ads launched in New Brunswick by the Alberta government.

Last September, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the “Tell the Feds” campaign, spreading inaccurate information about Ottawa’s clean electricity regulations. Unfortunately, New Brunswickers became unwitting targets of this misinformation for several months.

In light of this, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick has taken a stand with the “Tell the Facts” campaign aimed at setting the record straight on how these federal regulations will impact energy reliability, affordability and climate action in New Brunswick and across Canada.

The misinformation spread by Alberta about renewable energy is unacceptable, and our campaign is our firm response. We aim to showcase that clean, affordable energy can positively shape everyone’s future.

We encourage you to explore our campaign website, where you will find valuable and informative resources. Additionally, we’ve created a user-friendly letter-writing tool that allows you to easily communicate with federal politicians, demanding a strong commitment to a clean energy future.

Together, let’s rally for a better, cleaner future for New Brunswick and Canada. Click the link below to send your letter and be a part of this crucial movement.

Take action now! Your letter will be sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault.

Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly on Electricity Affordability and Energy Poverty

01 March 2024

Energy poverty is a term used to describe households that spend six percent or more of their after-tax household income on heating, cooling, and lighting their homes.

Atlantic Canada has the highest rates of Energy Poverty in Canada. While citizens support the transition away from fossil fuels for electricity generation and home heating, they recognize the transition might mean electricity bills will increase, which is a concern for many already facing challenges with power bills.

Are you spending six percent or more of your after-tax household income on energy? Would you like to participate in the Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly to make recommendations to federal and provincial governments and utility Boards on how to keep electricity affordable and eliminate energy poverty, while eliminating carbon and air pollution from the electricity system?

The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is hosting an Atlantic-wide Citizens’ Assembly with a diverse group of about 6 Participants from each of the Atlantic Provinces living in rural and urban communities, with different household incomes, educational backgrounds, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The event will take place online in May.

A Citizens’ Assembly is a process where people come together to consider an issue, supported by expert reports and advisors. A facilitator helps participants consider the facts, share their personal experiences, and identify areas of agreement and disagreement that can inform recommendations to decision-makers on opportunities to improve electricity affordability and reduce energy poverty.

If you are interested in participating in this important event, we ask you to consider the following:

Do you have access to reliable internet, computer, and camera so you can join us for a virtual Citizens’ Assembly in May?
Are you willing to fill out a pre-assembly survey to help us determine your suitability?
Can you read reports on energy affordability and energy poverty that are in English (we will provide material in French where they are available)?
Can you spare enough time to read the background materials we will share with you to help prepare you to participate in the Citizens’ Assembly? Reading background materials may take you three to four hours.

If you would like to participate in the Conservation Council’s Citizens’ Assembly on Electricity Affordability and Energy Poverty, please reach out to Faith at faith.mambo@conservationcouncil.ca.