Aboriginal title summary
The six Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick today filed a notice to take the federal and provincial governments to court to recognize Aboriginal title to our land in and around the Wolastoq (St. John River) and its watershed. We never surrendered these lands and the Crown recognized our ownership of these lands in treaties they
Wolastoqey seek court declaration of Aboriginal title on their traditional lands
FREDERICTON (Oct. 5, 2020) – The six Wolastoqey Communities in New Brunswick today announced they gave notice under the Proceedings Against the Crown Act to the Crown in right of New Brunswick and Canada that they will be filing a lawsuit seeking the Court’s recognition of the Wolastoqey Nation’s title to lands in New Brunswick.
Chiefs thankful for Jake Stewart’s continued support
FREDERICTON – September 29, 2020 – Following yesterday’s swearing-in ofMembers of the 60th Legislative Assembly, the six Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick are expressing their sincere appreciation for the continued display of support they’ve received from Jake Stewart, the re-elected MLA for Southwest Miramichi-Bay du Vin. “By choosing to swear his oath
Statement from the six Wolastoqey Chiefs: Indigenous Fishing Rights
FREDERICTON (Sept. 21, 2020) – As the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick, we are in solidarity with Sipekne’katik as they take a stand to protect their Treaty right to fish. We too share in their concern over the safety of our fishers, and with the legal interpretations of the Canadian government
Wolastoqey Nation, are you prepared? Preparedness tips from the New Brunswick Emergency Measure Organization
Wolastoqey Nation, are you prepared? Storm season is upon us and everybody should be prepared. Please see below for preparedness tips from the New Brunswick Emergency Measure Organization. Be safe.
Statement: Election results
FREDERICTON (Sep. 15, 2020) – The following statement was issued by the Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick: We congratulate Premier Blaine Higgs on his re-election. We urge Mr. Higgs to come to the table with us and other representatives of Indigenous peoples for a nation-to-nation dialogue of respect. He can begin to
Wolastoqey Chiefs encourage community members to vote, and vote strategically
FREDERICTON (Sep. 11, 2020) – The six Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation are urging community members to vote with their head and their heart. Provincial ridings within the Wolastoqey Nation are among the most competitive in the Sept. 14th election. Members are encouraged to not only vote, but also to vote strategically. “Voting is a
Wolastoqey Chiefs demand swift action on inquiry
FREDERICTON (Sep. 9, 2020) – The six Chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation are placing a 30-day count down on the next provincial government. The Chiefs are calling on the party that forms the next provincial government to strike an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racismwithin 30 days of the swearing-in. The action is being demanded regardless
Employment Opportunity: Forestry Liaison
1 position for each Wolastoqey community (6 positions total)3-month contract position Description The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick (WNNB) provides high-quality scientific analysis and technical support to New Brunswick’s six Wolastoqey communities on matters that impact Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Aboriginal Title. Our organization strives to protect these Rights and the natural resources on