- June 9, 2025—Mi’kmaw protest the lifting of ban on uranium exploration and mining in Nova Scotia
Monday, June 9th 2025
Our lead story: some Mi’kmaw and supporters gather to protest the lifting of a ban on uranium exploration and mining in Nova Scotia.
- June 6, 2025—Indigenous reaction to Ford government’s passage of Bill 5, fast-tracking resource extraction in Ontario
Friday, June 6th 2025
Our lead story: NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa hints that the resilience and resistance of First Nations—“ready to defend their treaty rights”—should not be underestimated following the passage of legislation fast-tracking resource extraction in Ontario.
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- June 5, 2025—Despite fierce opposition of some First Nations, Ontario passes Bill 5 to allow fast-track approvals of mining projects
Thursday, June 5th 2025
Our lead story: Ontario controversially passes Bill 5—sharply opposed by some First Nations—legislation which will enable the creation of special economic zones where provincial and municipal laws can be suspended to speed up approvals for mining projects like the Ring of Fire.
- June 4, 2025—Chiefs in MB call for more federal support for First Nations fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
Our lead story: ahead of yesterday’s emergency House of Commons debate about northern wildfires in the Prairies, chiefs in Manitoba issue a collective plea for more federal support for First Nations fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure.
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- June 3, 2025—Northern MB wildfires force thousands to Winnipeg and elsewhere; NDP MP Leah Gazan criticizes feds for not responding to fires sooner
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025
Our lead story: with wildfires still raging in Manitoba—twenty-five in all, according to the province—thousands of evacuees are now in Winnipeg, while others make their way elsewhere.
