Giant Map Tour Shows Importance of Boreal Forest to Canadian Environment and Economy
October 2, 2013, OTTAWA – The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) Secretariat today launched its On the Move campaign with the unveiling of a giant, traveling map of the boreal…
Court rules Alberta improperly excluded Pembina Institute from oilsands regulatory process
Oct. 2, 2013 EDMONTON — Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench has quashed a government decision not to allow the Pembina Institute and the Fort McMurray Environmental Association to participate in the…
Mining royalties continue to provide benefits to Yukon
FOR RELEASE October 2, 2013 WHITEHORSE—Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Scott Kent said today the latest figures on mining royalties show that the industry continues to provide economic benefit…
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’s Seeing is Believing Tour of Twelve Canadian Business Leaders to Visit SKETCH Working Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1st, 2013 Toronto– The Prince’s Charities Canada Seeing is Believing Tour has invited twelve Canadian Business Leaders to visit SKETCH’s new creative hub, now under construction,…
Mining Excellence in Saskatchewan
Industry experts tackle the hot topics affecting the Saskatchewan mining industry SASKATOON, Oct. 1, 2013 – CI Energy Group presents the 2nd Mining Excellence in Saskatchewan Forum on November 5-6th, 2013 at the Sheraton Cavalier. The multi-day…
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…
