The new Canadian pecking order – Exchange Mag
The new Canadian pecking order That Ontario has been eclipsed by the former “have-not” provinces of Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador says much about the nation’s changing economy – By Jock…
Treaty relationships need repair: Boutilier – Fort McMurray Today
Current municipal councillor and former Alberta environment minister Guy Boutilier is challenging levels of government, industry and aboriginal groups to meet as early as September to discuss treaty relationships in…
Influential Women gala recognizes successful northerners – NorthernLife.ca
Six women received awards at the northeastern Ontario gala in Sudbury The Influential Women of Northern Ontario awards recognized six women Monday for their business accomplishments and contributions to the…
Change it Up! program creating self-sufficient jobs in Maskwacis – CBC
A unique approach to entrepreneurship in Maskwacis aims to inspire people think creatively and start businesses on the reserve. The reserve, formerly known as Hobbema, has long struggled with high unemployment…
No shortage of candidates in Membertou election – TheChronicleHerald.ca
June 1, 2014 Three running to be chief, 59 seeking council positions SYDNEY — The election for Membertou chief and council takes place June 19, but the ballots won’t be…
Desmond Tutu calls oil sands ‘filth’ at Alberta conference – bnn.ca
June 1, 2014 South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has described Alberta’s oil sands as “filth,” saying its production is a result of “negligence and greed.” Tutu was the keynote speaker…
Attawapiskat firm seeks $1.5-million from Ontario – The Globe and Mail
Jun. 01 2014 An aboriginal catering company from Attawapiskat First Nation is seeking more than $1.5-million from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources after a three-month-long shipping dispute slowed the environmental…
We won’t go back to ‘Square 1’ on First Nations education bill: Valcourt – CP
OTTAWA – Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt is sounding frustrated with chiefs from across Canada who have flatly rejected the federal government’s proposed changes to First Nations education. Valcourt says…
Partnership with mines, theme of Aboriginal forum – Timmins Press
TIMMINS – Business partnerships were the theme at the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund’s 2014 Aboriginal Forum on the final day of the Northern Mines Expo in Timmins on Thursday. Shawn Batise, executive…
How a BC native band went from poverty to prosperity – The Globe and Mail
The Osoyoos Indian Band is arguably the most business-minded First Nation in Canada. So what’s the secret to their success? The first thing that strikes you about the Osoyoos Indian…
