Millbrook’s Shannon Park reserve needs HRM endorsement before development begins – TheChronicleHerald.ca
HALIFAX, N.S. — Millbrook First Nation is in the final stages of creating a reserve at Shannon Park but before it can move ahead, it must receive support from Halifax…
First Nations Opportunities in Trade – BCAFN
We know that First Nations in BC and across Turtle Island had sophisticated trade routes, including the famous Grease Trails in BC, prior to contact. This economic activity allowed Nations…
Premium Brands, Indigenous groups’ $1-billion bid to buy Clearwater completed – Coast Reporter
January 25, 2021 HALIFAX — A billion-dollar deal that marks the single biggest investment in Canada’s seafood industry by an Indigenous group has been finalized. Vancouver-based Premium Brands Holdings Corp.…
Cuthand: Indigenous policy in Canada differs from U.S. – Saskatoon StarPhoenix
In Canada, Treaty and Aboriginal rights are included in the constitution; in the United States, there is no mention. The reaction to the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline reflects…
Indigenous family creates sweet grass, sage, cedar, sweet tobacco infused hand sanitizers – CityNews
An indigenous family-owned business is hoping to expand their reach after creating a hand sanitizer inspired by traditional medicinal plants. Bailey Nitti has that story. Read More: https://edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2021/01/24/indigenous-family-creates-sweet-grass-sage-cedar-sweet-tobacco-infused-hand-sanitizers/ 32 total views,…
At committee: Vaccine delays, parole policies, and security risks for MPs – iPolitics
Jan 25, 2021 As the House of Commons committee circuit powers up after a month of parliamentary downtime, HEALTH members will gather for a special evening session to discuss a Conservative-initiated pitch to…
More than a century after their land was taken, First Nation in Saskatchewan considering $127M offer from feds – APTN News
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Leanman First Nation in Saskatchewan is considering an offer from the federal government on a multi-million compensation award for land lost more than a century…
Miawpukek First Nation takes ownership of Exploits River Motel in Bishop’s Falls – The Guardian
BISHOP’S FALLS, N.L. — The Exploits River Motel is under new ownership. This is after the Miawpukek First Nation completed its purchase of the central Newfoundland hotel and the adjacent…
Opinion: Two for one: Justice and profit – Financial Post
With successive governments having dragged their feet for decades on investment in First Nations communities, it may be time for Canada’s private sector to seize the initiative Jan 22, 2021…
Failed policies, decisions on the fly: How the moderate livelihood fishery file blew up – TheChronicleHerald.ca
Documents obtained through a freedom of information request show the federal Fisheries Department knew that 21 years of kicking the moderate livelihood issue down the election cycle had resulted in…
