First Nations Chief says government MPP is lying about meeting with him

Published on July 28, 2026
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government insists it is improving communications with First Nations fleeing forest fires in the northwest, following heavy criticism last week. Chiefs, however, say little has changed.
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Collins chief says they were told 'not to worry' about fire

July 28, 2026
“We do not understand how MNR failed to protect our community,” said Chief Helen Paavola of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins.

Wabauskang First Nation rescinds banishment of former Chief Doug Riffel while four other Indigenous banishment bylaws challenged | Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms

July 28, 2026
CALGARY, AB: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that lawyers funded by the Justice Centre have sent legal warning letters to four Indigenous governments in Alberta and Manitoba calling on them to amend bylaws that authorize the mandatory five-year banishment of community members. The warning letters followed a successful legal challenge that resulted in […]