First Nations fight herring fisheries off the coast of British Columbia – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 7, 2015 HAIDA GWAII, B.C. _ First Nations in British Columbia are fighting the reopening of commercial herring fisheries on their territories, arguing that stocks remain perilously…
Ovide Mercredi elected president of Manitoba NDP – CBC
Mar 07, 2015 The NDP have just elected the party’s first aboriginal executive president. Ovide Mercredi was elected the party’s new president Saturday afternoon on day two of the NDP’s annual…
Arctic Indigenous Peoples Need Protection Amid Growing Oil, Gas Industry – Sputnik News
Oil and gas exploration immensely impacts the lives of indigenous peoples in the Arctic states, changing the natural surroundings they are used to and forcing them to change their lifestyle.…
City to host 2016 World Indigenous Business Forum – StarPhoenix
March 6, 2015 More than 1,200 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the 2016 World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) that will be held in Saskatoon. The WIBF…
Elder MLA stages walkout, accuses Nunavut government of ignoring IQ – Nunatsiaq News
March 09, 2015 “The reasoning behind my continued push applies specifically to spousal relations and instances of discord” Isaac Shooyook, Nunavut’s elder MLA from Quttiktuq, walked out of the legislative…
Arctic airports hit with changing winds and safety risks due to climate change – The Globe and Mail
Mar. 08 2015 Even as a boy, Andrew Leung was enamoured with flight and loved to go with his father to watch the planes flying in and out of Hong…
Membertou a band with a plan – Cape Breton Post
March 09, 2015 Churchill Crossing development ready to move into high gear MEMBERTOU — It pays to be persistent, says Membertou Chief Terry Paul. The First Nation located on the…
Waubetek seeks award nominees – NorthernLife.ca
Mar 08, 2015 Waubetek Business Development Corp. is seeking nominees for its annual awards of recognition. The Aboriginal business support organization is calling for nominations in four categories: new entrepreneur…
Qalipu database of companies will be shared with Emera – Western Star
March 09, 2015 The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band is putting together a database that will provide Emera with access to local businesses in one location. Lynn Kendall said an…
$500000 a good investment – Winnipeg Free Press
March 9, 2015 The leaders of the Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg were as surprised as anyone when then-federal heritage minister Jean Charest cut a cheque for $500,000 allowing that group…
