First Nations’ economic clout decades in the making – Vancouver Sun
June 3, 2015 B.C. aboriginals flexing their economic might today are enjoying not an instant success, but rather the results of decades of legal struggles. “The history is that the…
Nunavut premier tries to his explain leaked letter supporting Baffinland – Nunatsiaq News
June 03, 2015 “We must continue to advocate for responsible economic development in our territory” A letter he sent May 8 to Bernard Valcourt, the northern affairs minister, in support…
Kelton Stepanowich’s film Gods Acre to put Fort Chipewyan in spotlight – CBC
Jun 03, 2015 Shooting for Gods Acre set to begin in summer An Alberta filmmaker is putting his isolated hometown of Fort Chipewyan in front of frame. The tiny hamlet 600…
Power vacuum opens as Hay River puts electricity contract up for bid – Northern Journal
June 1, 2015 A power vacuum in the town of Hay River has sparked a turf war between the community’s long-time electricity distributor and the NWT-owned power corporation. Hay River…
Chinese company considering potash mine near Strasbourg – News Talk 650
May 31, 2015 Construction could begin next year, operational by 2020 Saskatchewan is already well known for its potash mining and now another massive, multi-billion dollar project could soon be…
Aboriginal rights need clarity for LNG – Terrace Standard
Jun 3, 2015 Last summer I wrote that the Supreme Court’s Tsilhqot’indecision, which for the first time granted aboriginal title outside an Indian reserve, was going to be a real…
Six Nations landfill closes hazardous waste depot – Hamilton Spectator
The Six Nations Elected Council has permanently closed its household hazardous waste depot in the aftermath of an explosive fire at the landfill in April. In a notice being distributed…
Northwest Indigenous Council aims to advocate for BC’s urban aboriginal people – CBC
Jun 02, 2015 New organization to ‘take up off-reserve peoples causes,’ says Ernie Crey A new group led by a veteran aboriginal rights leader hopes to be the political voice…
Partnerships struck at Aboriginal Business Match gathering – StarPhoenix
June 2, 2015 Finding the right businesses and entrepreneurs to partner with is always a challenge for any firm. That’s why Paul Biglin is attending the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM)…
Mining exploration slows down in Nunavik – Nunatsiaq News
June 02, 2015 “Activities in Nunavik are impacted by what’s happening around the world” INUKJUAK — This summer promises to be a quiet one for the mining industry in Nunavik,…
