U of S research points to values and clear direction as essential for land-use plans with First Nations
October 8, 2013 SASKATOON – Governments struggling with land-use plans that balance the values of First Nations, industrial developers, and wilderness lovers, could learn from the cautionary example of the…
The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Announces New Executive Director
MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate Release October 8, 2013 The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Announces New Executive Director The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada,an open…
Ontario Improving Decision-Making on Large Energy Projects
Government Implementing Changes to Regional Planning and Siting October 8, 2013 – Ministry of Energy The Ontario government is improving the siting of large energy infrastructure projects by implementing18 recommendations made by…
Pew Congratulates Appointees to Key Development Group in Northern Quebec
MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2013 – On Sept. 19, 2013, the government of Quebec announced that it was reconvening the Partners Table, which brings together leaders from aboriginal communities, environmental organizations, industry, and regional representatives to…
Bold Completes Airborne Geophysical Survey and Stakes Claims Preparing for the “Elephant Hunt”
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Oct. 9, 2013 – Bold Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BOL) (the “Company” or “Bold”) Reports the completion of a helicopter borne VTEM electromagnetic and magnetic geophysical survey in the…
ATCO Electric Archaeological Program Receives Second Award
Program teaches personnel in the field to identify and protect historical sites EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Oct. 8, 2013 – ATCO Electric’s Historical and Archaeological Resource Protection Plan has received its second…
Eagle’s Nest Project – Federal Funding Allocated to Support Aboriginal Participation in Environmental Assessment (Revised)
October 8, 2013 – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has allocated a total of $19,233 to the Kasabonika Lake First Nation to support their participation in consultation activities related to the…
Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior starts B.C. visit targeting salmon farms
7 October 2013 (Tofino, B.C.) – Greenpeace’s flagship the Rainbow Warrior arrived on Canada’s west coast this morning and hung a giant banner off her side reading “End destructive salmon…
NB Power welcomes Phil Fontaine to its board of directors
NB Power 07 October 2013 FREDERICTON (GNB) – NB Power is pleased to welcome Phil Fontaine, a former three-term national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, as the newest…
First Nations “Go Undercover” to Ask World’s Largest Oil Tanker Companies Who’s Responsible for Spill Clean-Up Costs in Canada
Opinion from Canada’s top maritime lawyer and oil pollution liability expert contradicts Harper government’s claim that taxpayers would not be “on the hook.” VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Oct. 8, 2013…
