Conservatives ‘throw stones in a glass house’ on First Nations transparency, chief says – CBC
Aug 05, 2015 ‘It’s like a boomerang, it’s going to come back to them,” Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says The majority of First Nations in Ontario did not meet last…
Kitselas and Kitsumkalum sign preliminary treaty agreements – Terrace Standard
Aug 4, 2015 The Kitsumkalum and Kitselas can now formally advance into the final stages of their treaty negotiations with the federal and provincial governments thanks to agreements in principle…
Alberta has ‘long way to go’ in implementing UNDRIP: lawyer – Northern Journal
August 3, 2015 While indigenous people across Alberta are cheering recent moves by Premier Rachel Notley’s NDP government towards implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP),…
Canadian Regulator Dismisses Québec Uranium Report – Mining Life
Aug 3, 2015 The head of the Canadian nuclear regulator has written to Québec’s minister for sustainable development, environment and climate change questioning the recommendations made by a public consultation…
Grit Leader Trudeau, Green Leader May only two federal leaders in for debate on women’s issues, Sept. 21 – Hill Times
The coalition of more than 175 women’s organizations behind ‘Up for Debate’ proposal is planning secondary political activities to push equality issues in the federal election campaign. Liberal Leader Justin…
Northwest Territory Métis Nation signs agreement-in-principle – CBC
AIP will give Nation $69.4M, ownership of 25,194 square kilometres of land Aug 04, 2015 The Northwest Territory Métis Nation has signed a land and resources agreement-in-principle with the federal…
Cruise vessel offering North Channel vistas – Northern Ontario Business
8/5/2015 For decades, sailors plying the North Channel have returned with tales of its beauty, but unless you were a sailor or could cajole a friend with a boat into…
Babine Forest Products inquest verdict issued – Business in Vancouver
Aug. 4, 2015, Several key elements require attention to prevent another tragedy like the one at Babine Forest Products, according to… Several key elements require attention to prevent another tragedy…
Cleanup gets underway on Nunavik power plant diesel spill – Nunatsiaq News
August 04, 2015 About 10,000 litres of diesel spilled at Ivujivik power plant Hydro-Québec says a big diesel spill at a Nunavik power plant has been contained. The spill took…
Russia submits claim for vast Arctic seabed territories at United Nations – National Post
MOSCOW — Russia has submitted its bid for vast territories in the Arctic to the United Nations, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry said in a statement that Russia…
