Confusion reigns on aboriginal rights when court rulings meet reality – The Globe and Mail
Jul. 11, 2015 A year and a bit later, people with good intentions and big brains in British Columbia are still trying to figure out the impact of the latest…
Scott McLeod elected NFN Chief – The North Bay Nugget
July 12, 2015 Scott McLeod was elected Nipissing First Nation Chief Friday, taking 376 votes. Doug Chevrier received 274 votes and Arnold May received 194 votes. “It was a long…
First Air lays off 25 workers in NWT, Nunavut, Winnipeg – CBC
Company says 20 of those laid off have taken jobs at its partner airlines Jul 10, 2015 First Air has laid off 25 people across the North, though 20 of…
Kelly McParland: AFN gets more of the usual Ottawa treatment from Trudeau, Mulcair – National Post
July 10, 2015 Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau went to the annual gathering of the Assembly of First Nations in Montreal this week determined to make a good impression. They…
Land claim negotiator returns north for Nunavut Day – Nunatsiaq News
July 10, 2015 Rain in the capital sent revellers indoors to celebrate territory’s 16th birthday Iqalungmiut ran for cover this Nunavut Day. On the territory’s 22nd Nunavut Day, the rain…
Premier wants every cabinet minister to come up with plans to help protect rights and land of aboriginal community – Edmonton Journal
July 9, 2015 Premier Rachel Notley has sent a letter to her 11 cabinet ministers, asking them to review their ministries and come up with a plan and budget estimates…
Second-time success for First Nations retailer – Vancouver Sun
July 9, 2015 ‘Stop, drop and roll’ strategy helped Michelle Nahanee find triumph in defeat Never say die. Michelle Nahanee’s dream business, an indigenous-inspired tea shop, lasted all of two…
Five First Nations join forces to assess environmental impact of LNG exports – The Globe and Mail
Jul. 09, 2015 Five First Nations, including two groups that support Pacific NorthWest LNG, have joined forces to assess the environmental impact of B.C. liquefied natural gas exports proposed for…
Mount Polley gets greenlight for a ‘restricted re-start’ – Mining.com
July 9, 2015 Mount Polley was given permission for a restricted re-start by the provincial government today. Production is authorized at half the normal rate, says BC’s ministry of energy…
Here is why K+S investors think deal with Potash Corp. almost cooked – Mining.com
July 9, 2015 Shareholders at Germany-based potash producer K+S AG say a takeover is more likely than most think because suitor Potash Corp’s(TSX:POT) main objective is to seize its rival’s…
