Exploring Indigenous roots at former residential school – Global News
July 2 2022 Dozens of young people are spending the long weekend in Mission at the site of the last residential school to be closed in B.C. As Julia Foy…
A Lot of People Think We’re Doing This Just for First Nations People. We’re Not’ – The Tyee
The First Nations Fisheries Council is working to ensure that salmon are a part of our future. If there’s one thing that nearly all First Nations in B.C. have in…
Alberta Utilities Commission approves $31M ATCO fine, says in public interest – CTV News
June 30, 2022 CALGARY – The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric’s attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn’t have incurred. In April,…
Abegweit First Nation’s fish hatchery celebrates releasing over a million fish to Island streams – CBC
Jun 30, 2022 Scotchfort facility has been releasing Indigenous fish species since 2012 The fish hatchery at Abegweit First Nation, P.E.I. is celebrating an important milestone: it has now released…
How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient Practices – Scientific American
June 29, 2022 To safeguard fragile cultural objects, some groups are replicating them with digital models In a cavernous Smithsonian Institution workshop, a team of imaging experts laser scans a…
Fort Nelson geothermal project enters testing phase – Cabin Radio
June 30, 2022 A second round of water testing for the Fort Nelson First Nation’s geothermal power plant is expected by next week, ensuring groundwater in the region can support…
Indigenous-led Winnipeg organizations’ $620M investment plan proposes new hospital, housing – CBC
Jun 29, 2022 Decade-long Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle plan focuses on making city a better, healthier place A hospital for Indigenous people and hundreds of new housing units are among…
Mi’kmaq chief says Higgs falling short on shale gas consultations with Indigenous groups – CBC
Jun 30, 2022 Premier says he’s had ‘preliminary discussions’ with First Nations Premier Blaine Higgs says he’s talking to First Nations about a possible revival of shale gas development in…
June construction update – Coastal GasLink
Jun 29, 2022 Gearing up for an exciting summer construction season The summer construction season is quickly ramping up, with more than 6000 women and men expected to work along…
Indigenous businesses get a FedNor boost – Chronicle Journal
The announcement of more than $4.8 million in funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is a welcome boost for several Indigenous communities, businesses and organizations…
