5 things to know for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 – CTV News
CTV News sources confirm the federal government plans to drop its COVID-19 vaccine border policy, Canadians are cutting back on groceries amid high inflation, and a B.C. actor who played…
National construction company partners with area First Nations – London Free Press
Sep 20, 2022 A new partnership between a national construction company and two area First Nations will bring more jobs and improved infrastructure to both communities. Deshkan Ziibiing, also known…
Indigenous Leaders: ‘We’re tired of managing poverty’ – SooToday.com
Indigenous people don’t need ‘environmental colonials’ to speak for them on resource development, says JP Gladu Sep 20, 2022 The onset of the pandemic threw a great many Canadians out…
Opinion: When are UCP leadership candidates finally going to discuss Indigenous issues? – Calgary Herald
Sep 19, 2022 I have been following the race for the leadership of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, and one thing is clear: Indigenous communities are not on the candidates’ radars.…
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Need More Say In Where Their Conservation Funding Goes – Triple Pundit
Sep 20, 2022 A recent report shows that of the $270 million invested annually in conservation funding earmarked for forest management initiatives of Indigenous peoples and local communities, only a…
Are Land Acknowledgements Justified? – FCPP
September 19, 2022 Recently, Canadians have seen various institutions implementing Indigenous Land Acknowledgments (ILAs) to recognize the institution as situated on previously occupied Indigenous land. They are widely accepted, but…
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners launches second fund – Wealth Professional
Venture capital fund seeks to promote economic inclusion and prosperity among Indigenous Peoples in Canada Sep 19, 2022 Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, North America’s only Indigenous-led and owned venture capital…
Local Indigenous businesses compete on reality show Bear’s Lair – Edmonton Journal
Edmonton’s Mallory Yawnghwe with Indigenous Box and Matricia Bauer’s new venture Indigenous Bitters are two of 18 pitches vying for $180,000 When Matricia Bauer found out about the new APTN…
Mi’kmaw community hopes net-zero building reduces carbon footprint and saves money – CBC
Sep 16, 2022 Natoaganeg leaders say savings on utilities will go to elder and youth programs A Mi’kmaw community in New Brunswick has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by…
Robert Louie will lead Westbank First Nation for the next three years – Castanet
Sep 16, 2022 Robert Louie has been elected to serve a ninth term as chief of Westbank First Nation. The businessman was elected chief during Thursday’s band elections, easily defeating…
