Nunavut Planning Commission names Hunter Tootoo as its next chair – Nunatsiaq News
January 26, 2015 Massive draft land use plan still mired in dispute with federal government Hunter Tootoo, the former Nunavut politician, will serve as the next chair of the Nunavut…
Labrador trade show returns to St. John’s – The Telegram
January 27, 2015 A Labrador trade show returns to St. John’s today to highlight economic opportunities in the Big Land. The big one — especially with high iron ore prices…
No recession for Alberta, just ‘zero growth’ as oil price nosedives – Mining.com
January 26, 2015 Alberta, the heart of Canada’s oil sand industry, is not headed for a recession this year as many have speculated, but economic activity in the country’s richest province…
Inuit workers at Agnico Eagle’s Meadowbank mine allege discrimination – CBC
Jan 19, 2015 Worker alleges supervisors communicated only in French, leading to safety issues Some Inuit workers at Agnico Eagle’s Meadowbank mine near Baker Lake, Nunavut, say they’re the subject…
Tech treats hundreds to free coding camp to prompt digital literacy – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jan 25, 2015 By Tamsyn Burgmann THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Squamish Nation member Khelsilem is fluent in his native tongue and passionately spearheading a project to revitalize…
Young indigenous leaders: 5 under 30 to watch in 2015 – CBC
Jan 25, 2015 The next generation of indigenous movers and shakers are making great strides We’re just a couple weeks into 2015 and already we’re catching wind of some young…
Grand Chief Lawrence Martin Announces Proposed Private Rail Partnership – Mining Life
Jan 22, 2015 David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Announces Four Economic Development Grants Lawrence Martin, Grand Chief of Mushkegowuk Territorial Council this afternoon announced anounced plans he has received…
Bridge project threatens old growth forest, critics say – Edmonton Journal
January 25, 2015 EDMONTON – It’s potatoes versus refineries — a shortcut for wide loads on their way to Fort McMurray versus one of the last remaining old growth forests…
Welcome to Winnipeg: Where Canada’s racism problem is at its worst – Macleans
January 22, 2015 How the death of Tina Fontaine has finally forced it to face its festering race problem. “Oh Goddd how long are aboriginal people going to use what…
Canadian mukluk maker puts best foot forward at Winterlude – Ottawa Citizen
January 22, 2015 When Winterlude kicks off next weekend, 30 ambassadors for Nordstrom, the Rideau Centre‘s incoming American retail giant, will be handing out free hot chocolate to those braving the cold. But it’s what…
