Saskatchewan budget sees more money for First Nation, Métis issues – APTN News
Mar 26, 2022 First Nations and Métis Peoples in Saskatchewan are getting a 20 per cent boost in cash from the province according to the latest provincial budget. According to…
Elections Canada report finds failures denied Ontario First Nations voters right to vote – Verve times
Mar 28, 2022 OTTAWA — Elections Canada has apologized to voters in three Ontario First Nations communities after breakdowns in communication led to them being denied their right to vote…
Province’s $5M program aims to remove barriers for racialized, Indigenous entrepreneurs – Orillia Matters
Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 grant and training to grow their businesses Applications are open for a new provincial grant program that aims to help eliminate the economic barriers…
Comment: Why it makes sense to give to local First Nations – Times Colonist
Should we pay because we are living on their unceded traditional territories? Yes, living on the unceded traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt in Victoria has a cost. Why…
How the Liberal-NDP pact removes an obstacle to Indigenous reconciliation – Peterborough Examiner
March 27, 2022 Liberals and New Democrats have touted their governing agreement as a stable option for Canada — something that is particularly important in achieving progress on issues facing…
First Nations advocate says ‘urgency’ needed for taxi behaviour fines in Winnipeg – Global News
March 27, 2022 A Manitoba advocate is dismayed Winnipeg’s city council didn’t pass a bylaw amendment that would have seen vehicle-for-hire drivers fined for inappropriate behaviour. “As long as I…
First Peoples Law Report March 21-27, 2022 – First Peoples Law
This week’s edition includes injunctions, Treaty rights, consultation, hunting, gaming, policing and more. IN THE NEWS The denial of Indigenous rights was on display in BC B.C. First Nation’s land…
5 things to know for Monday, March 28, 2022 – CTV News
March 28, 2022 Family drama “CODA” wins the Oscar for best picture, the awards ceremony takes a striking turn when actor Will Smith marches on stage, and Indigenous leaders from…
Building Capacity in Beecher Bay – Trans Mountain
Mar. 24, 2022 Trans Mountain’s partnership with the Sc’ianew First Nation, located in Beecher Bay on Vancouver Island, has shared values of protecting the marine environment, building capacity and growing…
First Nations ‘merely pawns’ in wrangling over Ring of Fire: Marten Falls chief – APTN News
Mar 24, 2022 Ontario minister tells MPs to ‘leave us alone to move ahead with what we’re calling the corridor to prosperity.’ Chief Bruce Achneepineskum’s community of Marten Falls is…
