The Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow and Parks Canada Sign Co-Management Agreement
Press Release From: Parks Canada October 1, 2024 Today, Chief Darlene Bernard, Lennox Island First Nation, Chief Junior Gould, Abegweit First Nation, co-chairs of the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, the…
Residential lottery and industrial tender for lots in Haines Junction, Mayo, Teslin and Watson Lake now open
Press Release As part of the Government of Yukon’s ongoing commitment to increase land and housing availability and support business growth, new residential and industrial lots are being released in…
Soothsaying with Soil: Genomics and Innovative Land Reclamation Research at the Mount Milligan Mine
Press Release September 11, 2024 Highlights Reclaiming mine sites is a deliberate, long-term process that requires a sustained commitment, and it can take years to know if efforts are fully…
Lands Advisory Board and First Nations Market Housing Fund Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Land Governance and Individual Home Ownership
Press Release HALIFAX NS, LAB/RC — Today, Chief Robert Louie, Chairman of the First Nation Lands Advisory Board (LAB) and Michael L. Rice, Chair of the First Nations Market Housing…
Meeting on the Impacts of Mining and Exploration Activities in Eeyou Istchee for Inland Communities
Press Release The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government, in collaboration with the Cree Trappers’ Association, is pleased to announce that a meeting to exchange on the…
Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce property transfers of the Former Territorial Courthouse and Red Feather Saloon lands in Dawson City, Yukon
Press Release From: Parks Canada August 21, 2024 Parks Canada, in collaboration with partners, protects and presents national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas in Canada, enabling…
kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation and City of Coquitlam Announce Joint Flood Mitigation Project to Protect Community Lands and Resources
Press Release Members of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation are relieved and hopeful after confirming a joint investment of more than $19.9 million from the federal and provincial governments, the…
No More Automatic Mining Claims in Ontario Says First Nations’ Court Challenge
Press Release August 14, 2024 TORONTO, ON: Six First Nations have just filed a court case in Ontario Superior Court challenging the Province’s Mining Act regime as an unconstitutional violation…
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai in response to the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun’s requests related to mineral staking on their Traditional Territory
Press Release Aug 05, 2024 Premier Ranj Pillai issued the following statement: “On July 31, 2024, I responded by letter to Chief Dawna Hope of the First Nation of Nacho…
The First Nation Lands Advisory Board (LAB) announce results of 2024 Elections
Press Release SUTTON, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2024 – The Lands Advisory Board is pleased to announce the appointment of seven (7) LAB Directors. There are two (2) newly elected directors,…
