Boosting diamond mining in Canada’s north – Innovation.ca
Geochemist Graham Pearson reveals the science behind prospecting for this precious resource June 3, 2014 Canada didn’t enter the diamond industry until the mid-2000s, yet it has quickly become the…
Funding changes leave some NWT friendship centres hanging – Northern Journal
Fort Smith youth centre closes doors A massive overhaul in federal funding to friendship centres across Canada has left no organization unaffected, including some in the NWT that are struggling…
Chief Joe seeking another term – Southern Gazette
New school a key objective Chief Misel Joe of Conne River is hoping for a special birthday gift on June 4 Chief Misel Joe of Conne River is hoping for…
MLAs vote to merge Tu Nedhe and Weledeh, despite opposition – Northern Journal
Yellowknifers consider legal action over under-representation Voters in the NWT are already considering legal action against a bill passed by MLAs last week that will see the ridings of Tu…
Nisga’a, mining company announce economic agreement – Abbotsford News
Avanti Mining Inc. and the Nisga’a Nation have announced an agreement for the latter to receive economic and other benefits from the company’s planned molybdenum mine at Kitsault on the…
What U.S. ambassador Bruce Heyman had to say to Canadians – Macleans.ca
Full text of the new U.S. Ambassador’s first major speech in Canada Bruce Heyman June 2, 2014 The prepared speech by Bruce Heyman, United States ambassador to Canada on June…
Western Copper and Gold and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation … – Wall Street Journal
Western Copper and Gold and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Sign Settlement Agreement and Consultation Workplan on Casino Project VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – June 03, 2014) – Western Copper and Gold Corporation…
Energy Wars: Pipelines define environmental struggle – Toronto Star
Energy East pipeline is part of the wider standoff over natural resource development that has become a defining struggle in the country’s environmental and economic future. OTTAWA—Energy East, the pipeline…
NS: Chief Paul remembered as a man of strength, integrity and endless humour – Daily Business Buzz
Lawrence Paul rose above the poverty and racism he confronted throughout his lifetime to lead his First Nation people to economic success over a span of 28 years as the…
Waste Management: Community seeks to boost recycling rate – Brantford Expositor
OHSWEKEN – Six Nations band council is coming to grips with a “crisis” of garbage and the need to establish a recycling program that will cover the entire territory. Councillors…
