• Statement from the Premier on the Passage of the Churchill Falls Resolution

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 23:00:27.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous, Governance]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution approving the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island, following a four-day debate and review by the Independent Churchill River Review Committee. The agreement replaces the 1969 Churchill Falls Agreement, delivers $49 billion in present-day value ($273 billion in nominal cash flows) over its lifespan, and provides increased transmission access and power control. Premier Tony Wakeham announced that the province will advance the project in partnership with the Innu Nation to drive economic growth and job creation.

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• Ottawa ends NunatuKavut bid for Indigenous rights recognition, NCC says

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-09 12:58:41.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous, Governance, Justice]

  Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty announced that the federal government is terminating the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding and the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination process with the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). The federal Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) stated that evidence and documentation submitted by NCC to support claims under Section 35 of the Constitution Act did not satisfy court-established legal tests for Indigenous rights and title. The termination of the MOU takes effect on October 4, though CIRNAC noted the decision does not preclude NCC from applying for federal programs that do not require Section 35 recognition. The decision was welcomed by the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government, while NCC criticized the move and stated it will pursue all avenues, including potential legal action.

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• Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Memorial University Board of Regents

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-08 17:00:56.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Education, Governance, Indigenous]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Advanced Education and Skills Paul Dinn, announced the appointment of six members to the Memorial University Board of Regents for three-year terms following a merit-based selection process administered by the Independent Appointments Commission under the Independent Appointments Commission Act. The newly appointed general member representatives are Dean Ingram, Alex Gibson, Peter Carver, Leslie Rowsell, and Travis Martin. Additionally, Nina Darleen Rumbolt-Pye was appointed as a joint representative to serve concurrently on Memorial University’s Board of Regents and the College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors to enhance institutional collaboration.

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• Premier Commits to Independent Comprehensive Audit of Innu Records held by Provincial Archaeology Office

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-04 18:30:24.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous, Governance]

  Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Lela Evans met with Innu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini and Deputy Grand Chief John Nui to address concerns regarding the interpretation of Innu archaeological records. In response, Premier Wakeham committed to an independent, comprehensive audit of all Provincial Archaeology Office holdings to assess research on the Innu presence in Labrador. Additionally, the Grand Chief will be granted complete access to all materials held by the Provincial Archaeology Office.

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