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…
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…
