Closing the gap the focus of minister’s tour of local reserves – Sudbury News
January 17, 2023 Federal Crown-Indigenous relations minister told Sudbury.com his focus is paying long overdue bills to First Nations and closing the gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians Crown-Indigenous relations…
Mineral exploration halted on 94K hectares near Long Lake #58 First Nation – Northern Ontario Business
The Ministry of Mines issued the order to facilitate negotiations over an Aboriginal title claim filed by the First Nation GREENSTONE — The Ontario government has withdrawn a large tract of…
Mild temps delay winter road openings for remote First Nations – Sudbury News
January 17, 2023 The unseasonably mild weather in the Northwest is impacting construction of winter roads for some First Nations communities. The time window for essential winter roads to stay…
Funds allotted to get Indigenous communities in BC off diesel – My Prince George Now
Jan. 17th, 2023 The provincial government has made the first allotment from the 29-million dollar program to help 44 communities switch from diesel generators to renewable energy sources over the…
First Peoples Law Report January 11-17, 2023 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes Treaty rights, Aboriginal title, sovereignty, land defence and more. IN THE NEWS East coast news included jurisdiction, Treaty rights and taxation Nova Scotia judge dismisses charges…
KF Aerospace, Seneca, & other industry partners support Indigenous aviation program after hangar fire – Skies Magazine
January 17, 2023 After a fire devastated the heart of the First Nations Technical Institute’s (FNTI’s) aviation campus last February, the program has received overwhelming support from industry partners to…
Stronger Together: Six Indigenous-led companies sign agreements with prime contractor Michels Canada to build Section 6 – Coastal GasLink
Indigenous participation is foundational to Coastal GasLink’s extraordinary legacy. We are excited to further strengthen our project as we proudly announce the formation of a collaboration that will deliver lasting…
Magali Picard to become first woman and Indigenous FTQ president – CTV News
Jan. 17, 2023 Magali Picard will effectively become the new president of the Quebec’s largest union federation (FTQ) – the first woman and the first Indigenous person to hold the…
Coastal GasLink set to cross finish line ahead of LNG Canada – Business In Vancouver
January 16, 2023 Natural gas pipeline has faced literal and figurative mountains getting built By this time next year, Coastal GasLink should be ready to start pushing natural gas from…
Dale Swampy: Ottawa’s climate policy will prolong Indigenous poverty – Financial Post
Jan 17, 2023 Many will be unable to pay the high cost of utilities and energy that will follow from the plan Canada’s latest Environment and Climate Change report to…
