‘Backed into a corner’: Duncan’s First Nation sues Alberta for cumulative impacts of industry – The Narwhal
Lawsuit follows in the footsteps of B.C. Supreme Court’s precedent-setting Blueberry River decision, which could have profound impacts for oil and gas industry Oct. 3, 2022 A First Nation in…
Indigenous food sovereignty requires better and more accurate data collection – Canadian Manufacturing
October 3, 2022 Indigenous Peoples have remained resilient and are making important strides toward food sovereignty through the revitalization of Indigenous food systems and cultural traditions. Indigenous communities are increasingly investing in agriculture to…
For the first time in Ontario, five First Nations have signed an agreement for self-governance – North Bay Nugget
Oct 02, 2022 It was 25 years in the making, but the Anishnabek Nation Governance Agreement took effect on Saturday. It is the first self-government agreement of its kind in…
Indigenous group acquires minority stake in ‘historic’ pipeline deal – St. Albert Today
The deal with Enbridge is the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership in North America. Several indigenous communities have banded together and acquired a stake in multiple Enbridge pipeline projects, the…
Canada-New Zealand collaboration on Indigenous trade issues and inter-governmental a powerful catalyst for change – Anishinabek News
October 3, 2022 NEW ZEALAND — Waubetek Business Development Corporation’s Dawn Madahbee Leach shared Waubetek’s model with the Māori during a late August visit to Aotearoa-New Zealand with Indigenous Services…
Improving internet access for Alberta rural, Indigenous communities – CityNews Edmonton
Oct 2, 2022 The provincial and federal governments are earmarking $70.6 million to connect thousands of homes across rural Alberta to high-speed internet access. More than 50 communities will receive…
New framework focuses on Indigenous knowledge in project reviews – Timmins Today
The new federal initiative will be used to assess projects such as mines, dams, and liquefied natural gas facilities. OTTAWA — The federal government has released the new Indigenous Knowledge Policy Framework…
Economic summit lands noted Indigenous business leader for keynote address – Castanet
Oct 2, 2022 The Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit will be bringing in Kelly Lendsay as its keynote speaker when the event later this month. Lendsay is the president and…
5 things to know for Monday, October 3, 2022 – CTV
It’s voting day in Quebec, a border crossing was unexpectedly closed Sunday night, and the Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season with a win in Edmonton. Here’s what you need to…
Indigenous communities forge historic partnership with Enbridge – CFWE
September 29th, 2022 “…our people should not live in poverty of the land of milk and honey.” Chief Greg Desjarlais was understandably beaming on Wednesday. That’s because Desjarlais, the chief…
