BCE Inc. (Bell Canada)—Two First Nations accused Bell Canada of building Saskatchewan AI data centre without consultation on unceded Dakota territory

Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation and Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation publicly objected to Bell Canada's planned AI data centre south of Regina, Saskatchewan, saying the project proceeded without their consent or consultation on land they consider unceded traditional Dakota territory and under Treaty 4 rights. Standing Buffalo gave Bell 10 business days to acknowledge a formal letter and 30 days to arrange a meeting, warning it would pursue litigation or judicial review otherwise; it is already in federal court over a separate consultation dispute. Carry the Kettle's chief called the project 'beyond irresponsible' given limited local water supplies and the community's reliance on cattle, and both nations raised concerns about water, wildlife, crops, and disposal of e-waste from retired computing equipment. Bell said it 'remains committed to engaging with local communities and First Nations' and that the project complies with applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.