Court Decisions Relevant to Indigenous Rights

Supreme Court of Canada:

• J.W. Decision (2019)
• Orphan Well Decision (2019)
• Mikisew Cree Decision (2018)
• Williams Lake Decision (2018)
• Peel Decision (2017)
• Ktunaxa Decision (2017)
• Fontaine Decision (2017)
• Clyde River Decision (2017)
• Chippewas of the Thames Decision (2017)
• Ernst Decision (2017)
• Daniels Decision (2016)
• Kahkewistahaw Decision (2015)
• Tsilhqot’in Decision (2014)
• Grassy Narrows Decision (2014)
• Métis Decision (2013)
• Behn Decision (2013)
• Ipeelee Decision (2012)
• Lax Kw’alaams Decision (2011)
• Cunningham Decision (2011)
• Beckman Decision (2010)
• Rio Tinto Alcan Decision (2010)
• Mining Watch Decision (2010)
• Ermineskin Decision (2009)
• Kapp Decision (2008)
• Subsector Bargaining Decision (2007)
• Sappier; Gray Decision (2006)
• Morris Decision (2006)
• McDiarmidray Decision (2006)
• Mikisew Decision (2005)
• Marshall-Bernard Decision (2005)
• Bristol-Myers Decision (2005)
• Taku Decision (2004)
• Haida Decision (2004)
• Poweley Decision (2003)
• Paul Decision (2003)
• Blais Decision (2003)
• Wewaykum Decision (2002)
• Ross River Dena Decision (2002)
• Kitkatla Decision (2002)
• Mitchell Decision (2001)
• Gladue Decision (1999)
• Marshall Decision -1 (1999)
• Marshall Decision -2 (1999)
• Corbiere Decision (1999)
• Delgamuukw Decision (1997)
• St. Mary’s Decision (1997)
• Van der Peet Decision (1996)
• Gladstone Decision (1996)
• Badger Decision (1996)
• Cote Decision (1996)
• Pamejewon Decision (1996)
• Smokehouse Decision (1996)
• Adams Decision (1996)
• Blueberry Decision (1995)
• Native Women’s Association Decision (1994)
• Supreme Court of Canada Haig Decision (1993)
• Sioui Decision (1990)
• Sparrow Decision (1990)
• Simon Decision (1985)
• Guerin Decision (1984)
• Kelso Decision (1981)
• Paulette Decision (1977)
• Corbiere Lavell Decision (1974)
• Calder Decision (1973)
• Drybones Decision (1970)
• Eskimo Decision (1939)
• St. Catherines Milling Decision (1887)

Tax Court of Canada

• Legal Decision (2012)
• Robertson Decision (2010)

Canadian Federal Court:

• Wells Decision (2018)
• Cardinal Decision (2018)
• Nunatukavut Decision (2015)
• Morton Decision (2015)
• Western Canada Wilderness Decision (2014)
• Hupacasath Decision (2013)
• Daniels Métis Decision (2013)
• Attawapiskat Decision (2012)
• Sambaa Decision (2012)
• Canadian Human Rights Commission Decision (2012)
• North Arrow Decision (2010)
• South Yukon Forest Decision (2010)
• Treaty One First Nations Decision (2009)
• Dene Tha' Decision (2006)

Canadian Federal Court of Appeal:

• Trans Mountain Pipeline Decision (2018)
• Executive Summary of Trans Mountain Pipeline Decision (2018)
• Prophet River Decision (2017)
• Northern Gateway Pipelines Decision (2016)
• Daniels Métis Decision (2014)
• Robertson Decision (2012)
• Ballantyne Decision (2012)
• Elders Council of Mitchikanibikok Inik Decision (2009)
• Piapot First Nation Decision (2009)

Canadian Human Rights Commission:

• Candian Human Rights Commission Child Care Decision (2016)

Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench

• Court of Queens Bench of Alberta Metis Nation of Alberta Decision (2018)

British Columbia Supreme Court:

• Thomas and Saik'uz Decision (2022)
• Yahey (Blueberry River) Decision (2021)
• West Moberly Decision (2018)
• Ahousaht Decision (2018)
• DeSautel (Sinixt) Decision (2017)
• Gitga’at Decision (2016)
• Taku River Decision (2014)
• Ahousaht Decision (2011)
• Adams Decision (2011)
• West Moberly Decision (2010)
• Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish Decision (2010)
• Moulton Decision (2009)
• Ahousaht Decision (2009)
• Lax Kw'alaams Decision (2008)
• Te Kiapilanoq Decision (2008
• Wii'litswx Decision (2008)
• Tsilhqot'in Decision (2007)
• McIvor Decision (2007)
• McIvor Decision - 2 (2007)
• Huu-Ay-Aht Decision (2005)
• Tsawwassen Decision (2004)
• Gitanyow Decision (2004)
• Campbell Decision (2000)

British Columbia Court of Appeal

• Trans Mountain Pipeline Decision (2019)
• Desautel Decision (2019)
• William Decision (2019)
• Court of Appeal for British Columbia Campbell Decision (2012)
• Williams Decision (2012)
• Musqueam Decision (2012)
• Nlaka’pamux Decision (2011)
• McIvor Decision (2009)
• Belanger Decision (1984)

British Columbia Provincial Court

• Provincial Court of British Columbia K’omoks Decision (2018)

Manitoba Provincial Court:

• Goodon Decision (2009)

Nova Scotia Supreme Court

• Pictou Landing Decision (2018)
• Toney Decision (2018)

New Brunswick Court of Appeal:

• Reynolds Decision (2017)

Northwest Territory Court of Appeal:

• Christensen Eviction Decision (2012)

Northwest Territory Supreme Court:

• Enge Caribou Decision (2013)

Nunavut Court of Justice:

• Qikiqtani Decision (2010)

Ontario Superior Court:

• OSPCA Decision (2019)
• Ginoogaming Decision (2019)
• Restoule Decision (2018)
• Toronto Decision (2018)
• Brown Decision (2017)
• Wahgoshig Decision (2012)
• Keewatin Decision (2011)
• Platinex Decision -4 (2008)
• Platinex Decision -3 (2007)
• Platinex Decision -2 (2007)
• Platinex Decision -1 (2006)

Ontario Court of Appeal:

• Platinex Decision -6 (2008)
• Platinex Decision -5 (2008)
• Shipman Decision (2007)
• Meshake Decision (2007)
• Chippewas of Sarnia Decision (2000)

Quebec Superior Court

• Descheneaux Decision (2015)

Saskatchewan Court of Appeal

• Pierone Decision (2018)

Specific Claims Tribunal:

• Madawasks Maliseet First Nation Decision (2017)

United Nations:

• UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Cecilia Kell Decision Against Canada for Discrimination Against an Aboriginal Woman (2012)
• Chief Bernard Ominayak and the Lubicon Lake Band v. Canada U.N.Doc. CCPR/C/38/D/167/1984 (1990)
• The Redman’s Appeal for Justice - League of Nations (1923)
• Government of Canada’s Statement in Reply to the Redman’s Appeal for Justice - League of Nations (1923)

Yukon Court of Appeal:

• Nacho Nyak Dun Decision (2015)
• Ross River 1870 Order Decision (2013)
• Ross River Claim Staking and Exploration Decision (2012)

Yukon Supreme Court:

• Ross River Decision (2019)
• Kaska Decision (2019)
• Teslin Decision (2019)
• Ross River Decision 58 (2017)
• Ross River Decision 59 (2017)
• BYG Decision (2017)
• Taku River Tlingit Decision (2016)
• Ross River Decision 33 (2015)
• Ross River Decision 45 (2015)
• Ross River Decision 52 (2015)
• Peel Decision (2014)
• White River First Nation Decision (2013)
• Ross River 1870 Order Decision (2012)
• Ross River Quartz Claims Decision (2011)
• Liard First Nation Decision (2011)
• Western Copper Decision (2011)

Yukon Territorial Court:

• Charlie Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Decision (2012)
• Harper Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Decision (2009)