First in a series: Aboriginal tourism in Canada – CTV
July 22, 2015 Part one of our three-part series on Aboriginal tourism kicks off w a visit to Alberta’s Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park & a tour of the rock art found…
Aboriginal engagement could “tip the balance” during federal election, Coates tells the Hill Times – MLI
Aboriginal issues are shaping up to play a bigger part in the 2015 federal election than in past campaigns, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow Ken Coates told the Hill Times. Coates…
Nunavik community joins James Bay treaty, 40 years later – Nunatsiaq News
July 21, 2015 July 20 ceremony marks category 1 land transfer to the village of Ivujivik Forty years after the original signing of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement,…
No Delegation, No Inadequacy = No Injunction – TDS
July 21, 2015 Who must consult with First Nations in connection with a development project? According to the Manitoba Courts, not a Crown Corporation. On March 2, 2015, the Manitoba…
Environmental Assessments and the Duty to Consult – First People’s Law
Case comment on Fort Nelson First Nation v. British Columbia (Environmental Assessment Office), 2015 BCSC 1180 With the approval of the courts, federal and provincial governments often shoehorn the duty to…
Canadian provinces to cut fuel use, boost tidal energy – Mining.com
July 21, 2015 A group of Canadian provinces and territories have set a task force to lower the use of diesel fuel to generate electricity in remote communities, while Nova…
Dear Mr. President: Prove Your Climate Rhetoric and Stop Arctic Drilling … – Huffington Post
July 21, 201 Dear Mr. President: I’ve often been struck by your soaring rhetoric on combating climate change, transitioning to clean energy sources, and protecting the natural environment. Clearly on…
Assembly of First Nations’ list of influential ridings among aboriginal population – Hill Times
07/20/2015 At a recent Assembly of First Nations general assembly meeting, National Chief Perry Bellegarde said aboriginal voters could make a difference in 51 ridings. “We are heading into a…
Inuvialuit sign self-government agreement-in-principle today – CBC
Inuvialuit could eventually be in charge of education, justice and even charging taxes Jul 21, 2015 It’s another milestone for the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic: Inuvialuit Regional Corp. chair…
Enbridge court argument claiming Aboriginal support called delusional – The Vancouver Observer
Jul 20th, 2015 First Nations opposition to Northern Gateway is broad and deep, say leaders, and Enbridge has no right to try to speak on their behalf. First Nations leaders…
