Demand for Indigenous potash workers leads to tailor-made training program at Cowessess – CBC
Apr 12, 2022 ‘Digital transformation’ program includes automation skills training on high-end gaming computers A training program tailor-made for the potash industry and the Indigenous population has celebrated its first…
At an Indigenous-owned Thunder Bay factory, a glimpse of what economic reconciliation looks like – The Globe and Mail
The robots are coming – or at least that’s the plan. And Jason Thompson couldn’t be happier about it. Mr. Thompson, a member of the Red Rock Indian Band, owns…
5 things to know for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – CTV News
April 12, 2022 Experts say the public is being asked to manage COVID-19 risks despite limited data, Russia’s war is is worsening a fertilizer crunch that risks food supplies, and…
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation concludes historic land deal with federal and provincial governments – CBC
Apr 11, 2022 Deal brings Cree Nation $43.3M and more than 40,500 acres of land in compensation The Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation was shorted land by the federal government in 1878…
Close partnerships the key to a brighter, more equitable future for Indigenous communities across Canada – TBNewsWatch.com
PCL Construction aims to partner with Indigenous communities to build capacity and infrastructure Throughout PCL’s history, the company has worked on Indigenous projects and with Indigenous partners. These projects have…
5 things to know for Monday, April 11, 2022 – CTV News
April 11, 2022 COVID-19 reinfections may be more common as immunity wanes, Canada targets Russia’s defence sector, and Elon Musk is no longer joining Twitter’s board of directors. Here’s what…
First ever paid prescription fentanyl program launches in Vancouver -CBC
Apr 08, 2022 Patients are prescribed fentanyl, go to the pharmacy, pay for it and take it home like any other medication A first-of-its-kind program is making powdered fentanyl available by paid…
Indigenous people made history in Rome. Here’s how some want that history recorded – Global News
April 8, 2022 First Nations, Métis and Inuit delegates wrapped up a historic delegation to Rome last week, receiving an unprecedented apology from Pope Francis related to residential schools. Before…
Métis collective RRE faces backlash over governance workshop at MMF meeting – APTN
Apr 08, 2022 The 2022 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF)’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) was filled with new initiatives for the Métis Nation – and new conflicts. The AGA was held…
Federal government commits to menstrual equity fund – CBC
Apr 08, 2022 Consultations must be done and include people who lack access to products, advocates say Over six months since the Liberals committed to creating a menstrual equity fund,…
