National Chief’s Speaking Notes – The Vancouver Board of Trade (September 27, 2013)
[Traditional Greeting] I would first like to take this opportunity to thank and honour the Squamish (Sḵwxwú7mesh), Tsliel-waututh and Musqueam (Xwméthkwyiem) for welcoming us here in their beautiful territory. It…
Coastal First Nations Re-Write Enbridge’s Latest Northern Gateway Pipeline Ad Campaign
Leaked copy of “Open to better” TV ad campaign suggests Enbridge brand has lost credibility with British Columbians. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Oct. 1, 2013 – The Coastal First Nations have…
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples to talk about Microfinance Entrepreneurship at the 5th Annual Toronto International Microfinance Summit
I believe that a national micro-finance program, with the support of the private sector and all levels of government could be a game changer for many Aboriginal people living off-reserve,…
Food is ground zero for Canada’s most challenging issues, says new report
(Ottawa, ON) Oct. 1, 2013 – Food is at the epicenter of our nation’s most pressing issues – from poverty and poor health, to the environment and economy – and communities…
Premier Clark’s “The Price is Right” pipeline plan puts coast on the auction block
September 30, 2013 Deputy minister of environment says spills are “going to happen” VICTORIA— Premier Clark is putting B.C.’s north coast on the auction block with her “The Price is…
4G Wireless Unveiled at Community Events in Carmacks and Teslin
September 30, 2013 This week, Carmacks and Teslin will join the growing network of Yukon communities which have access to 4G wireless service. In 2007, Latitude Wireless became the first…
Canadian North Airport Customer Service Agents Ratify New Three Year Collective Agreement
Yellowknife September 30, 2013 Canadian North is pleased to announce that our customer service personnel at Airports and Cargo represented by UNIFOR (formerly CAW), ratified a new three year collective…
Galore Creek Mining Corporation Tahltan Nation 8th Bursary Awards
Sep. 30/13 Introduction: The Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC) offers bursary awards for Tahltan members pursuing post-secondary education, which includes university and college programs, as well as accredited skills-upgrading…
Refusing to take account of First Nations’ rights jeopardizes Quebec’s development
WENDAKE, QC, Sept. 30, 2013 – By refusing to take into account First Nations’ rights in the Mining Bill, the government of Quebec seriously jeopardizes the development of an important sector of Quebec’s economy. Rather than…
B.C. awards community forest agreement to Cortes Island
Friday, September 27, 2013 VICTORIA – The Province is enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship on Cortes Island by granting a local group a community forest agreement, Forests, Lands…
