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Judges hear arguments in Ron Barlas appeal – Cabin Radio
April 16, 2025 The lawyer for the former head of the Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation’s business arm says a court decision on whether he misappropriated millions of dollars should have been determined through a trial. James Thorlakson, who represents Ron Barlas, made that argument to a three-judge panel from the Court of Appeal for the NWT […]
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Foster parent recruitment night
April 1, 2025 The Department of Family Services invites you to a foster parent recruitment night on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Building 439 in Iqaluit. Join special guest, pediatrician Dr. Amber Miners, as she shares insights on the impact of trauma and adversity on children in care. Following her presentation, […]
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Judge says Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation claim against law firm can move ahead – CBC
Mar 21, 2025 Law firm notifies former directors that it may in turn sue them for damages An Edmonton law firm that’s accused of helping Ron Barlas defraud a First Nation in the N.W.T. of millions of dollars has mostly failed in its bid to have the claim against it thrown out of court. Barlas […]
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NWT court rules on complaint over First Nation’s legal claim – Cabin Radio
March 19, 2025 An NWT Supreme Court Justice has ruled the Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation does not have to rewrite its legal claim against a law firm, but has struck portions that “seek to litigate the litigation.” In a written decision on Monday, Justice Nicholas Devlin ruled largely in favour of the First Nation’s […]
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First Nation wins case against lawyer who stashed gold for former Denesuline CEO Ron Barlas – CBC
Mar 07, 2025 Andrew Rogerson has been ordered to return a $90K retainer from Barlas he illegally spent Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation in the N.W.T. has won a lawsuit against an Ontario estate lawyer who stashed hundreds of ounces of precious metals for former Denesuline Corporation CEO Ron Barlas. On Monday, N.W.T. Supreme Court Justice […]
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Government of Nunavut still has substantial work to do to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and youth
Iqaluit, 5 March 2025—A follow-up report from Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan tabled today in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut concludes that while the Department of Family Services had undertaken initial actions in some areas, substantial work remains to be done to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and youth who are entitled to protection under […]
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Court tosses Yukon gov’t case against YESAB over recommendation on exploration project – CBC
Mar 05, 2025 Chief justice rules board’s recommendation against Peel watershed project ‘not amenable to judicial review’ The Yukon Supreme Court has tossed the territorial government’s case against the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board over the board’s recommendation against a proposed exploration project in the Peel watershed. In a newly-published decision, Chief Justice Suzanne Duncan dismissed the […]
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Nunavik Inuit unite to advance self-determination in youth protection – Milestone Child, Youth And Family Services MOU signed at Makivvik Board of Directors Meeting
Kuujjuaq, March 4, 2025 – During the Makivvik board meeting last week, a signing ceremony brought together all of Nunavik’s partners committed to transforming youth protection services. Together, Makivvik, Nunavimmi Ilagiit Papatauvinga (NIP), the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre (UTHC) and the Inuulitsivik Health Centre (IHC) […]
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North West Co. denies claims made in potential lawsuit – Nunatsiaq News
Feb 20, 2025 Group asks Manitoba court to certify class action lawsuit The North West Co. has been accused of misusing federal subsidies that were supposed to bring down grocery prices in the North, which the company says isn’t true. Last week, lawyers representing multiple current and former residents of Nunavut filed documents in Manitoba’s […]
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Two Nunavut mothers outline issues with Family Services’ foster system – CBC
Jan 29, 2025 Mothers say they want answers about what their children went through Two mothers from the same Nunavut community say the Department of Family Services have been rude and disrespectful to them. Lily and Sophia, whose names have been changed for this story to protect the identities of their children, both told CBC News […]
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