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Peguis First Nation, a Manitoba First Nation plagued by chronic flooding, is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection. The lawsuit alleges the federal and Manitoba governments have been neglecting their responsibility to protect the community from frequent flooding, which has caused significant damage to homes and forced evacuations. Additionally, the lawsuit accuses two nearby municipalities of diverting water onto the reserve’s land, exacerbating the flooding issue.

First Nations in Alberta face unique challenges in accessing safe drinking water due to limited funding, infrastructure, and source water protection issues. Despite a recent federal bill aimed at addressing these concerns, it has been met with mixed reactions from First Nations, who raise concerns about funding, source water protection, and jurisdictional tensions with the province. The ongoing drought has exacerbated the situation, prompting First Nations to explore contingency plans, including the potential need for water trucks.

The Nuchatlaht First Nation has achieved a partial victory in the B.C. Supreme Court in its long-standing land claim dispute with the provincial government. The court has granted Aboriginal title to 11.33 square kilometers of land on Nootka Island, marking the second time a First Nation has been awarded Aboriginal title in the province. The Nuchatlaht Nation plans to appeal the decision to press their claims over the full 201 square kilometers of land on Nootka Island and surrounding islands.