NAN Day of Prayer Honours Unity and Strength
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Elders, youth and First Nations across NAN territory will join together to celebrate NAN Day of Prayer and…
Bill to modernize the Land Titles Act passed today
Press Release November 19, 2015 WHITEHORSE—Commissioner Doug Phillips granted Assent to the Government of Yukon’s bill to modernize the territory’s land titles legislation today. The bill had been passed with…
Nunavut’s single language of instruction should be Inuktut, Inuit org says – Nunatsiaq News
November 19, 2015 “The first language of instruction must and should be Inuktut” If the Nunavut legislative assembly amends the Education Act to provide a single, standardized model for bilingual…
Chief Isadore Day comments on First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education & Employment Survey (FNREES) – Wawa News
“Yesterday’s release of FNREES data reconfirms that our children, youth and adults are determined to seek a better future for themselves through education and long term employment, while retaining their…
First Nations pours cold water over government’s Site C dam hunting offer – The Province
November 19, 2015 The B.C. government is proposing to increase moose-hunting for a Peace Region First Nation to compensate for impacts of the Site C dam. For the First Nation…
Dr. Louis Fortier Receives the 2015 Northern Science Award
Press Release November 19 2015 Polar Knowledge Canada is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2015 Northern Science Award is Dr. Louis Fortier. The award was presented at…
Global head of Amnesty calls for immediate halt to Site C dam construction
Press Release Amnesty International is calling for an immediate halt to construction of a massive hydro-electric dam on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia. In an open letter to…
shíshálh & Tk’emlups Day Scholar Process Fundraising Raffle Winner Announced
Proceeds to go towards the Day Scholars Class Action Lawsuit process. On June 3, 2015, Federal Court in Vancouver approved the lawsuit as a class action that includes anyone who…
Anishinabek First Nation Signs Master Education Framework Agreement – Net Newsledger
SAULT STE. MARIE – Anishinaabe – The Anishinabek First Nations and Ontario have signed an historical Master Education Framework Agreement on November 19. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee…
Syilx Okanagan Nation calls on government to RECONCILE outstanding Child Welfare Issues
EVENT: Syilx Day of Action for “National Day of the Child” DATE: Friday, November 20, 2015 TIME: 1 to 3 p.m. LOCATION: Commerce Place, 260 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC (Outside…
