“Big Bird” joins Wisk Air – Northern Ontario Business
April 27, 2015 Wisk Air Helicopters has added a lighter, faster and more durable utility bird to its fleet. The Thunder Bay aviation company showcased its new Bell 412 helicopter…
Glooscap First Nation looks to become economic driver for rural economy – Daily Business Buzz
April 27, 2015 KINGS COUNTY — With one year of operations complete, the Glooscap First Nation Economic Development Corporation (GFNEDC) is well on its way to creating a new model…
First Nations Rally in Pic Mobert Against Nuclear Waste in Territories – Net Newsledger
25 April 2015 PIC MOBERT FN – ENVIRONMENT – “Today I had the honour and privilege to speak at a rally with a number of great speakers, leaders and community…
Fund propelling aquaculture industry forward – Northern Ontario Business
4/27/2015 As food producers race to meet global demand for seafood, aquaculture has become the fastest growing segment of the food-producing industry, and increasingly, Aboriginal communities and entrepreneurs are examining…
Province antes up $30 million for training – Prince George Citizen
April 25, 2015 Teaching aboriginal students the certified skills of industrial jobs just got $30 million easier. The provincial government stood shoulder to shoulder with aboriginal leaders in the cold…
Program To Fund Aboriginal LNG Training – Nanaimo Business News
As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, government will invest up to $30 million over the next three years for new Aboriginal skills-training projects and partnerships. Starting this year,…
BC First Nation signs benefit deal over natural gas pipeline – Vancouver Sun
April 23, 2015 TERRACE — The company planning to build a 900 kilometre natural gas pipeline across northern B.C. has signed a benefit agreement with the Kitselas (KIT’-sell-us) First Nation.…
Nunatsiavut is open for business, says board chairman – CBC
Apr 25, 2015 Nunatsiavut Group of Cos. reports five-fold growth in revenues over past five years Those who overlook the growing business opportunities that exist in aboriginal communities in this…
Reverse trade show looks for aboriginal partners – StarPhoenix
April 24, 2015 Building business relationships is best done face-to-face, says Allen Sawatzky. That why oil giant Enbridge is putting on a series of Aboriginal Business Reverse Trade Shows, the…
BC aboriginal tourism marketers seek global visitors in fast-growing industry – BiV
April 24, 2015 Sector has drawn interest from international counterparts who seek to emulate sector’s success British Columbia First Nations’ success at marketing tourism is drawing attention from counterparts globally…
