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In #NewBrunswick... 𝐀b𝐨r𝐢g𝐢n𝐚l t𝐢t𝐥e c𝐚n b𝐞 𝐝e𝐜l𝐚r𝐞d o𝐯e𝐫 𝐩r𝐢v𝐚t𝐞l𝐲-𝐨w𝐧e𝐝 𝐥a𝐧d! If the province does not pursue a spirit of negotiations with its First Nations, I think we all know that this will go the #SCC for its final decision. Looking ahead, New Brunswick’s horizon offers two possible, trails forward: i) one trail involves perhaps costly, unnecessary legal challenges and court wranglings over First Nations unceded land and their claims against the Crown; or ii) another trail of negotiations between First Nations and the Crown, embracing compromise in good faith, with mutual respect for recognition, rights and (economic) reconciliation. As a very wise First Nation's Elder recently told me: “It’s clear and in the Canadian Charter, Section 35,” and now reinforced with UNDRIP. Whatever the Supreme Court decides down the first trail will be for the benefit of all Canadians in their final decision, he believes. Yet still he knows this one Absolute Truth: governments come and go. “But we’ll still be here. As we have been for hundreds of years (before Confederation) …We’re not going anywhere. We’re not going away.” #FirstNations #Aboriginal #LandClaims #Landback #UNDRIP #reconciliation #FirstPeoples #trust #reciprocity #naturalresources #canada #newbrunswick #atlanticCanada #Crown Terry Richardson James Richardson Jenny Brake Karen Ogen Scott Cavan Jill Salus Jasen Benwah Charles P. Pabineau First Nation First Nations Major Projects Coalition First Nations Power Authority Marion Littlewolfe Aly Bear Jessie Hemphill Angeline Gillis The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq Rebecca Âcikahtê APTN Claire Harris Hannah Hackett Dawn Chafe Atlantic Business Magazine Jackson Doughart

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In Alaska, a group of Tribes with ancestral homelands along BC’s transboundary rivers are seeking to be consulted on multiple risky and under-regulated gold mines that threaten the rivers, fish and the people in the region and their ways of life. In Washington, the Lummi Nation is asserting their transboundary rights to consult on a massive port expansion of the BC Roberts Bank Terminal that would harm Chinook salmon, Southern Resident orca whales and the Lummi people. According to the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2021 decision in R. v. Desautel, Indigenous peoples in the U.S. whose ancestral lands were taken and divided by the U.S.-Canada border may assert rights as aboriginal peoples of Canada and engage in meaningful government-to-government consultation on projects affecting them. However, BC’s Environmental Assessment Office recently notified the 15 member Tribes of the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) and the Lummi Nation that their rights will be “distinct” and “differentiated” from those of First Nations in BC. Both SEITC and Lummi have asked Canada for recognition as a Participating Indigenous Nation to protect aboriginal and treaty rights and natural resources from reckless development projects. #rbt2 #eskaycreek #britishcolumbia #humanrights #undrip #dripa

Today marks the end of Reconciliation Week, which concludes with Mabo Day. Eddie Koiki Mabo was a dedicated and courageous advocate, campaigner and family man. On 20 May 1982, Mabo, along with fellow Mer Islanders Reverend David Passi, Celuia Mapo Salee, Sam Passi, and James Rice, initiated a legal claim in the High Court of Australia for ownership of their lands on the island of Mer. With Mabo as the lead plaintiff, the case became known as the 'Mabo Case'. Nearly ten years later, on 21 January 1992, Eddie Koiki Mabo passed away from cancer at the age of 56. On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia ruled in favour of Mabo and his fellow plaintiffs. This landmark decision recognised, for the first time in Australian law, the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to their lands based on their traditional connection and occupation. This ruling challenged the British claim that Australia was 'terra nullius' (land belonging to no-one). In the following year, the Australian Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993, establishing a system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to claim native title over their lands. For more insights on this topic, I found an interesting article on www.koorihistory.com (an incredible and generous resource I was recently introduced to) that discusses the complexities and issues within the Native Title process. It’s worth a read: https://lnkd.in/eKx8fixY Eddie Mabo’s legacy as a hero endures through his significant contributions that we still remember to this day. Australia was never "terra nullius". Never was and never has been.

A NOTE TO ALASKA VOTERS! Although my trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® has come out in support of Rep. Petola, let me explain why I believe this is a dangerous move: A robust and thriving economy is crucial for housing affordability. Representative Peltola's support for democratic economic policies has stunted Alaska's economic growth and directly impacted Alaskan jobs, a matter of grave concern. When she had the crucial opportunity to support Alaska's Right to Produce Act in Congress, she failed to do so. This legislation, if supported, would have nullified the Biden/Harris Administration's cancellation of ANWR, which was a significant missed chance. Peltola's support for increased Federal regulations and taxes could negatively impact real estate development and housing affordability in Alaska.  Representative Peltola has voted with the Biden/Harris Administration policies over 90 percent of the time during her term in Alaska, which are policies that halt economic growth and impact jobs.  Her lack of leadership in tackling inflation has directly impacted Alaskans across our state's housing costs. Additionally, her lack of support for funding increased infrastructure development has negatively impacted Alaska's housing market. Frankly, this is why I am a big supporter of Nick Begich. He understands what needs to be done to help our nation and state's housing issues—jobs, supply, and protection of private property rights! #AlaskaVoters #NickBegichforCongress https://lnkd.in/gtQPRWSd

#Hottopics If not for my lived experiences, I would find this report to be shocking and perhaps unbelievable... however, the facts are the facts and the lending mechanisms must do better to create lending parity, minimize bureacracy and employ a sense of urgency to identify real solutions for gaps in homeownership. 30+ years of this nonsense 😲 "The 2024 SHIBA report demonstrates that Black homeownership is hampered by a mortgage finance system that continues to discriminate. Black mortgage applicants are turned down more often than Whites; Blacks are more likely to receive high-cost home loans than their White counterparts, and houses in Black neighborhoods are less likely to be appraised at the same values compared to similar homes in white communities." Women's Council of ARPB (Associated Real Property Brokers) ASSOCIATED REAL PROPERTY BROKERS National Association of Real Estate Brokers California Association of Black Real Estate Professionals California Association of Real Estate Brokers Keepingly®

UPHOLDING TREATY OBLIGATIONS: A CALL TO ACTION FOR TREATY PARTNERS The historic signing of the modern Treaty between the Manitoba Métis Federation and the federal government was a positive and impactful step for the MMF. However, the Southern Chiefs' Organization reminds the federal government it continues to fall short in fulfilling existing Treaty obligations to First Peoples of this land now called Canada. This new Treaty cannot in any way impact promises already made to First Nations nor stop the work in fulfilling those promises. For more than a century, First Nations citizens have been waiting to receive the land we are owed by the federal government. Yet, the government has let First Nations languish as we await the long-overdue fulfillment of Treaty Land Entitlements. Action must be taken now on all outstanding First Nation Treaty issues, including failing to increase the annual annuity payments since the late 1800s, and failing to honour harvesting and hunting rights. Read our full statement at: https://lnkd.in/gPp_8EnM #SCOINCMB #Treaty #signing #historic #FirstNations #Canada

I enjoyed a beautiful night at Alaska Federation of Natives Quyana 1 with my wife, friends, and family last night. The annual gathering of Alaska Natives from all corners of the state is such an amazing experience. I had an engaging conversation with a village elder about the subsistence and seasonal mindset many Alaska Natives have and how we can start incorporating the western mindset of preparing and planning for the future. Many Alaska Native Corporations have relied heavily on ANCSA 7(j) or CDQ payments and it’s important to start exploring other revenue sources. Fortunately, there are examples of many village corporations that have done this through subsidiaries and government contracting. It’s also important for rural (and urban) residents to start planning for their financial future. Social security and ANC dividends may not support their future needs considering the rising cost of living in the bush. Any ideas on how to approach this concern? #AFN #AlaskaNatives #FinancialLiteracy

Did you know that the first act of reconciliation happened over 250 years ago at the Reconciliation Rocks and is now protected by the Queensland Heritage Register? The Reconciliation Rocks, a group of granite boulders on the banks of the Endeavour River at Cooktown, was where the Guugu Yimithirr Bama (Bama being the collective noun for “people”) offered peace to Captain James Cook and his crew after a dispute over turtles. During National Reconciliation Week, the theme "Now More Than Ever" serves as a reminder to us all that the journey towards justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is ongoing and essential. Learning about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, can help us explore the different ways we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and their histories, cultures, and futures. #QueenslandEnvironment #NationalReconciliationWeek