Madbin Jina: Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada unveil a new sign that conveys the warmest of welcomes Français
Press Release Symbolic re-naming of day-use area in Point Pelee National Park invites visitors to “sit a while” in Anishinaabemowin LEAMINGTON, ON, Sept. 28, 2020 – Parks Canada collaborates with…
Grey County and Saugeen Ojibway Nation Reach Historic Agreement
Press Release Grey County and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have reached an agreement settling Grey County’s involvement in SON’s long-standing legal action in relation to parts of the Saugeen…
Canada, Ontario, and Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation announce addition of lands to their reserve
Press Release September 8, 2020 OTTAWA, Unceded Traditional Algonquin Territory, Ontario – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada — Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, together with…
Matawa Chiefs Council rejects the Ontario Government Bill 197 Crown Tactics to ‘Take Up The Land’ and access the Resources and Wealth of the North
Press Release August 28, 2020 Thunder Bay, ON– Following the passing of Bill 197 – Ontario’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act on July 21, 2020 which has instituted strategic revisions to…
Court Issues Injunction Against Government of Manitoba
Press Release Court issues injunction against Government of Manitoba August 27, 2020 – On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Justice Lanchbery of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench issued an interlocutory…
Civil Liberties and Indigenous Rights Groups Call on CRCC to Immediately Take Conduct of Investigation into Wet’suwet’en Land Defender’s Police Complaint
Press Release VANCOUVER/ (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories, August 27, 2020 –BC Civil Liberties Association and Union of BC Indian Chiefs are calling on the Chairperson of…
Province, Taku River Tlingit First Nation work on historic issues at Tulsequah Chief Mine
Press Release For Immediate Release 2020EMPR0036-001507 Aug. 12, 2020 Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources TULSEQUAH – In collaboration with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN), the Province…
Quebec Export of Electricity to the United States – The moment of truth for Pessamit and Wemotaci First Nations
Press Release QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 5, 2020 – The Innu First Nation of Pessamit and the Atikamekw First Nation of Wemotaci (Province of Quebec) are joining forces to put an…
Research Confirms: Indigenous Guardians Deliver Economic, Social & Environmental Success
Press Release July 29th 2020 Indigenous Guardian programs deliver proven benefits for First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians across the country, according to a new report by the University of…
Government of Canada continues to support First Nations leadership in conservation
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 22, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario Indigenous Peoples have long been leaders in environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and natural resource management. Today, the…
