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James Hopkin

James Hopkin

James worked as a video journalist for CTV Northern Ontario in Sault Ste. Marie, APTN National News in Halifax and CBC News in Saskatoon prior to joining SooToday in 2017.
He has worked on television, radio, print and digital news platforms at different points in his career.
Born and raised on Manitoulin Island, James is a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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Recent Work by James

Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Supreme Court allows part of Ontario's appeal in treaty annuities case

Crown has the discretion to determine annuity increases to 1850 Robinson treaties, but courts can still intervene if necessary
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'This was a must': Indigenous healing group parts ways with firekeeper

'This was a must': Indigenous healing group parts ways with firekeeper

42-year-old charged with multiple sex offences known for work with group of Anishinaabe grandmothers addressing sexual violence, exploitation and human trafficking locally
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Thessalon First Nation forks over election appeals

Thessalon First Nation forks over election appeals

First Nation leadership hands over appeals to appointed committee — eight months after it wrongfully assumed control of the election appeals process
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Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of RHT settlement dollars

Lawyers' fees for new court cases to come out of RHT settlement dollars

Matters to be heard in Ontario Superior Court will cut into Robinson Huron Treaty annuities settlement — and could potentially delay distribution of settlement funds to 21 First Nations
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Chiefs take issue with letters from Métis Nation of Ontario

Chiefs take issue with letters from Métis Nation of Ontario

Leadership in more than a dozen Ontario First Nations accuse MNO of trying to divide them through letter writing campaign requesting discussions on formation of 'respectful' relationships, memorandums of understanding
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'It’s not chief and council’s money': Batchewana members upset over annuities payout

'It’s not chief and council’s money': Batchewana members upset over annuities payout

Demonstrators say all money First Nation receives from historic $10B Robinson Huron Treaty settlement should go directly in band members' pockets
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First Nations ask court to review $510M in legal fees paid in treaty annuities claim

First Nations ask court to review $510M in legal fees paid in treaty annuities claim

'We did not want to take this route': Garden River and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek leadership dispute hefty legal tab paid out to law firm for work on Robinson Huron Treaty annuities claim, which led to historic $10B settlement for 21 First Nations
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BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

BEYOND LOCAL: Sault renter caught in legal battle with out-of-town landlord

Numbered company led by CPM Properties co-director Nels Moxness facing lawsuit, fines — and potential repossession of a Morin Street home — on top of ongoing complaints over questionable property management
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Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario

A group representing the collective interests of 21 First Nations in Robinson Huron Treaty territory has passed a declaration denouncing the Métis Nation of Ontario — over claims to Indigenous identity and historical Métis communities in the province
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Health-care workers pulled out of Thessalon First Nation following privacy breach

Health-care workers pulled out of Thessalon First Nation following privacy breach

'It was honestly shocking': Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services informed patients that a nurse with the First Nation accessed personal health information without authorization
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