ITK Celebrates Announcement Of Tallurutiup Imanga Marine Conservation Area
Press Release August 2, 2019 – Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami congratulates the Qikiqtani Inuit Association on the announcement this week of the creation of a National Marine Conservation Area at Tallurutiup…
Selection of members: Indigenous Advisory Committee
Press Release From: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Public Notice August 1, 2019 — The President of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency), Ron Hallman, today announced the selection of…
Government of Canada signs historic reconciliation agreement with B.C. Coastal First Nations
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 26, 2019 Vancouver, BC – There is no relationship more important to the Government of Canada than the one with Indigenous peoples.…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation v. Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation 2019 FC 813
Press Release On June 14, 2019, the Federal Court released its decision Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation v. Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, upholding the First Nation Tax Commission’s…
UBCIC – Open Letter: The Sacred Ground of Mauna Kea and the Rights of the Kanaka Maoli Must be Honoured
Press Release July 23, 2019 The Honorable David Y. Ige The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau OPEN LETTER: The Sacred Ground of Mauna Kea and the Rights of the Kanaka Maoli…
Government of Canada extends pilot project to develop maritime information system for coastal communities
Press Release July 23, 2019 Indigenous coastal communities share ties to Canada’s oceans that span generations. They value them as a source of livelihood, food security, and transportation routes. The…
Innovative partnership in support of Indigenous-led conservation of nature launched in Canada
Press Release July 23, 2019 GUELPH, TURTLE ISLAND – A historic partnership in support of the conservation of traditional lands and waters by Indigenous Peoples is among a number of…
Ministerial Order to Support New Impact Assessment System – Public Comments Invited
Press Release July 22, 2019 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency A strong economy depends on a healthy environment. Through the new Impact Assessment Act, the Government of Canada is…
President calls on Premier to direct Nalcor to suspend flooding of Muskrat Falls reservoir
Press Release July 22, 2019 The Nunatsiavut Government is calling on Premier Dwight Ball to immediately direct Nalcor Energy to suspend plans to flood the Muskrat Falls reservoir until mitigation…
Release: ILI Statement on $6.4 Million Investment in First Nations Guardians Programs
Press Release Ottawa: Wednesday, July 17th, 2019: The Government of Canada announced that it will invest $6.4 million in the First Nations stream of the Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program. Twenty-two projects—some…
