Nutrition North’s new point-of-sale system not helpful, says professor – CBC
We still don’t know what retailers’ freight costs are, says Tracey Galloway Dec 11, 2015 A professor studying the effectiveness of the Nutrition North program says showing consumers how much…
Chief David Crate Interview on Power Play – Fisher River FN
December 10, 2015 Chief David Crate was interviewed on Power Play this week in Ottawa. Chief Crate weighs in on issues the government needs to address. Read More: http://www.fisherriver.com/chief-david-crate-interview-on-power-play/…
Band-owned gas bar going up in $2m Waycobah project – The Chronicle Herald
December 10, 2015 Waycobah — Construction on a $2-million gas bar is underway in Waycobah First Nation and is expected to be completed by late spring or early summer. We’koqma’q…
Research collaboration between First Nations and scientists key to adapting to B.C.’s growing sea otter population
Press Release Simon Fraser University marine biologist Anne Salomon is featured in a new online documentary that explores the impact of B.C.’s growing sea otter population on marine ecosystems, fisheries…
Update – Death Investigation in Fort Severn Correction to age of accused
Press Release December 10, 2015 (FORT SEVERN, ON) – The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS), assisted by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region Crime Unit and North…
Malahat First Nation may rethink backing for landfill near Shawnigan Lake – Times Colonist
December 11, 2015 The Malahat First Nation says it may reconsider its support for a contaminated-soil landfill near Shawnigan Lake unless the B.C. government can show that it has independently…
N.S. First Nations hail welfare decision – The Chronicle Herald
December 10, 2015 SYDNEY — Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq leaders say they are breathing a sigh of relief after hearing that the federal government has halted forthcoming changes to First Nations…
Kahnawake evictions: Mohawks, Feds on legal collision course – Montreal Gazette
December 10, 2015 For many of the people facing eviction from Kahnawake, life in a Mohawk community is all they’ve ever known. Some grew up observing the religious practices of…
Deadline Approaches for Photo of the Year Contest
Press Release (December 10, 2015 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Inuit still have time to enter Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s 2015 Photo of the Year Contest. Entries for the month of December will…
Yukon moves to make National Aboriginal Day a holiday – CBC
Dec 10, 2015 MLAs vote unanimously for holiday, but allow for consultation first Yukon MLAs are all for another day off in the territory, but they’ll first consult with Yukoners…
