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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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'The right thing': Anishinaabe burial grounds fenced off at Blind River golf course

'The right thing': Anishinaabe burial grounds fenced off at Blind River golf course

Town cordoned off two wooded areas at its golf course earlier this year after Mississuaga First Nation informed council of their historical significance
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Litigation group claims 'misinformation' being spread about RHT settlement

Litigation group claims 'misinformation' being spread about RHT settlement

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund contends it's not risking the delay of settlement payouts to 21 First Nations next month with outstanding matter to be heard in court
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Algoma U prof lends his voice to Ojibwe dub of a Star Wars classic

Algoma U prof lends his voice to Ojibwe dub of a Star Wars classic

'You never know what kind of adventures you’ll get into with Anishinaabemowin': John-Paul Chalykoff voices nearly a dozen characters in Anishinaabe version of Star Wars: A New Hope, which makes its debut next month
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Firekeeper with ties to Indigenous healing group accused of sex offences

Firekeeper with ties to Indigenous healing group accused of sex offences

42-year-old charged with sexual assault and voyeurism known for work with Grandmothers Council; Sault-based group works to address sexual violence, human trafficking and exploitation committed against Indigenous Peoples
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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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'We had to find a way to protect ourselves': Thessalon First Nation employees join union

'We had to find a way to protect ourselves': Thessalon First Nation employees join union

First Nation workers receive union certification — a first for the United Steelworkers in Canada — amid allegations of 'harassment and micromanaging' by band administration
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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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