Dehcho Assembly rejects government land offer – Northern Journal
June 29, 2015 In a unanimous vote last Friday, members of the annual Dehcho Assembly in Fort Simpson decided to reject the GNWT’s unchanging land claim offer and sit tight…
Everyone benefits when Aboriginal enterprise succeeds – NOB
6/30/2015 Waubetek is a First Nation-owned, not-for-profit entity that serves First Nations and Aboriginal businesses in northeastern Ontario. Waubetek’s core activity is to provide business financing to on- and off-reserve…
Green energy and Aboriginal business, best of both worlds – NOB
6/30/2015 Today, Aboriginal business is waking up from a long forced hiatus through the efforts of organizations such as The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). The organization was founded…
New Alberta AFN regional chief says treaties guaranteed resource revenue sharing – APTN
June 29, 2015 The newly elected Alberta Assembly of First Nations regional Chief Craig Mackinaw is ready to tackle his new role starting July 1. Current regional leader Chief Cameron…
Alberta joins partnership to support entrepreneurs at former flood ridden Siksika Nation – APTN
June 29, 2015 EDMONTON — The province of Alberta has announced a partnership to help the flooded community members of the Siksika Nation in southern part of the province. It…
Ottawa appoints respected lawyer to the Nunavut bench – Nunatsiaq News
June 29, 2015 Former Crown prosecutor replaces Andrew Mahar, who joins the NWT Supreme Court Paul Bychok, a respected lawyer who recently retired as a Crown prosecutor in Nunavut, will…
Jack M. Mintz: TPP should raze forest protectionism – Financial Post
June 29, 2015 Log export restrictions do not improve economic performance With fast-track approval by the U.S. Congress, President Obama moves ahead with one of his most important initiatives of…
Iamgold trims 2015 output forecast over earthquake disruption at Quebec mine – Mining.com
June 29, 2015 Canadian bullion producer Iamgold Corp. (TSX IMG), (NYSE: IAG) slashed its 2015 production forecast Monday over an earthquake last month that disrupted operations at its Westwood mine…
Mining exploration causing permanent damage in Ring of Fire, Wildlands League says – CBC
Jun 29, 2015 Environmental group takes photos to show landscape is ‘disturbed and disrupted’ Photos released Monday by the Wildlands League are proof that mining activity is causing permanent damage…
Cheers & Jeers – The Guardian
June 29, 2015 Cheers to former Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart for his appointment to the National Capital Commission which looks after key national properties in Ottawa. It wasn’t the federal…
