Canadian court rules that Free, Prior and Informed Consent does not constitute consent in land development but instead a “right to a robust process.” The Federal Court’s recent ruling in Kebaowek First Nation v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319, underscores ongoing systemic discrimination within Canada’s legal framework regarding Indigenous rights. The decision affirms that […]
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI) stands firm in our commitment to honour the victims and survivors of the residential school system. As Haudenosaunee, we carry the weight of this legacy and its ongoing impacts on our people. The path to true reconciliation has been obstructed by the […]