{"id":24726,"date":"2024-06-24T12:53:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/?page_id=24726"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T20:52:29","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/index.php\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;132px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;News&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fw_header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600||on|||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;0em&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/darby-p-a5A4ShidRPg-unsplash.png&#8221; 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image=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-09-06_TSAG-Chiefs-Steering-Committee_Logo-RGB-72dpi.png&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;73%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;280px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;440px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;440px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_transition_duration=&#8221;0ms&#8221; border_width_all_image=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" lang=\"EN-CA\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW103890159 BCX0\" style=\"color: #124f77;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103890159 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">November 5, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/2025-federal-budget-returns-canada-to-a-legacy-of-failure-for-first-nations-822742399.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;The Chiefs Steering Committee Denounces Government of Canada&#8217;s Ongoing Failure to Uphold Treaty Obligations&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-09-06_TSAG-Chiefs-Steering-Committee_Logo-RGB-72dpi.png&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;73%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;280px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto||||||||&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;440px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;440px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_transition_duration=&#8221;0ms&#8221; border_width_all_image=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all_image=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" lang=\"EN-CA\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW103890159 BCX0\" style=\"color: #124f77;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103890159 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">June 20, 2025<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/the-chiefs-steering-committee-denounces-government-of-canada-s-ongoing-failure-to-uphold-treaty-obligations-827266001.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_style_left=&#8221;double&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Social Media&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_divider divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/social-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;social 1&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;79%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Water Is A Human Right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Click to expand or collapse&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3f;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3e;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; closed_title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-38px|0px||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>CBC Indigenous addresses a recent report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Water Rights, highlighting severe shortfalls in Canada\u2019s fulfillment of First Nations\u2019 basic human rights to clean water and more. The report states that many First Nations communities lack consistent access to safe drinking water \u2014 a fundamental human rights violation, according to the UN rapporteur. This failure undermines Canada\u2019s credibility in its reconciliation efforts, effectively positioning First Nations people as second-class citizens within the country. Members of the Chiefs Steering Committee met with the UN Rapporteur on Water Rights this spring to advocate for First Nations water rights and the need for urgent action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Explore the full story on the CBC Indigenous website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterisahumanright\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterIsAHumanRight<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/firstnationswatercrisis\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#FirstNationsWaterCrisis<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/cleanwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#CleanWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/billc61\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#BillC61<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/safedrinkingwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#SafeDrinkingWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterislife\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterIsLife<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/protectourwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ProtectOurWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/chiefssteeringcommittee\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ChiefsSteeringCommittee<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterprotectors\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterProtectors<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenouswaterrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousWaterRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treaty678firstnations\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Treaty678FirstNations<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treatyrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#TreatyRights<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/social-4-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;social 4&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;79%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Clean Water Act&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Click to expand or collapse&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3f;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3e;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; closed_title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-38px|0px||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>In this article by Alberta Native News, Chief Rupert Meneen of Tall Cree Nation voices The Chiefs Steering Committee\u2019s concerns over Canada\u2019s stance on Bill C-61 and their denial of legal responsibility for clean drinking water access on First Nations lands. Canada claims of \u2018co-development\u2019 on the bill raises urgent questions about transparency, accountability, and Canada\u2019s obligations under Treaty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Explore the full story on the Alberta Native News website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/albertanativenews\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#AlbertaNativeNews<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/firstnations\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#FirstNations<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/cleanwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#CleanWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/billc61\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#BillC61<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/tallcreenation\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#TallCreeNation<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/accountability\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Accountability<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/justice\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Justice<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/canada\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Canada<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/safedrinkingwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#SafeDrinkingWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterislife\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterIsLife<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/social-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;social 2&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;96%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; max_height=&#8221;180px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||50px|1px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||30px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Protect Our Water&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Click to expand or collapse&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3f;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3e;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; closed_title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-38px|0px||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>CBC Indigenous News recently interviewed Chief Rupert Meneen of Tall Cree Nation and Chief Troy &#8220;Bossman&#8221; Knowlton of Piikani Nation to discuss Bill C-61 and its implications. This important conversation follows the government\u2019s legal response to the Shamattawa First Nations\u2019 class action lawsuit, which seeks justice for access to clean drinking water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Explore the full story on the CBC website to understand more about the bill and its impact on water rights for First Nations communities across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/protectourwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ProtectOurWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/chiefssteeringcommittee\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ChiefsSteeringCommittee<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterprotectors\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterProtectors<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenouswaterrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousWaterRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treaty678firstnations\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Treaty678FirstNations<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treatyrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#TreatyRights<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chiefssteeringcommittee.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/social-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;social 3&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;84%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;96%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||41px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Indigenous Water Rights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Click to expand or collapse&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3f;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3e;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|on||||||&#8221; closed_title_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Roboto|500|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-38px|0px||20px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Chief Sheldon Sunshine \u2013 Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation was on the CBC Eyeopener this morning, in response to Minister Hajdu\u2019s appearance yesterday. Canada is moving quickly to absolve itself of First Nations\u2019 Treaty rights to water and related infrastructure with Bill C-61.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/protectourwater\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ProtectOurWater<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/chiefssteeringcommittee\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#ChiefsSteeringCommittee<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenousrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/waterprotectors\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#WaterProtectors<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/indigenouswaterrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#IndigenousWaterRights<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treaty678firstnations\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#Treaty678FirstNations<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz  _aa9_ _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/treatyrights\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\">#TreatyRights<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; 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