by Brian Hebert | Dec 3, 2018 | 0 Comments
In Pictou Landing First Nation v. Nova Scotia (Aboriginal Affairs) The Nova Scotia Supreme Court decided on November 29, 2018 that the Province of Nova Scotia had a duty to consult with the Pictou Landing First Nation before deciding whether to provide financial... read more
by Brian Hebert | May 13, 2016 | 0 Comments
I spoke with my partner, John McKiggan, about the Newfoundland and Labrador Residential School settlement. He represented Nora Bernard, the first person to file a class action lawsuit which led to the Canada-wide Indian Residential School settlement 10 years ago. That... read more
by Brian Hebert | May 13, 2016 | 0 Comments
Nova Scotia Provincial Court judge, Del Atwood, minced no words in characterizing the historical mistreatment of a local Mi’kmaq First Nation: “The undeniable truth is that the experience of the Pictou Landing First Nation has been one of subjugation and... read more
by Brian Hebert | Apr 15, 2016 | 0 Comments
Canada’s 600,000 Metis and Non-Status Indians won a major victory from the Supreme Court of Canada. Today the Court rendered its decision in Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development) finding that Metis and Non-Status Indians fall under Federal... read more
by Brian Hebert | Mar 23, 2016 | 0 Comments
Pictou Landing First Nation finally had its voice heard in court today. Judge Del Atwood imposed a $225,000 fine on Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation during a sentencing hearing in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Northern Pulp had pleaded guilty to an offence under the... read more
