The AFNQL asks Premier Couillard to Call for an Independent Judicial Inquiry
Press Release WENDAKE, QC, Dec. 8, 2015 – Meeting in Gatineau on December 7, the Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) took a very clear and very…
Quebec aboriginal community ‘touched’ by launch of national inquiry – CBC
Leaders to meet with families, service workers in coming weeks for inquiry into missing, murdered women Dec 08, 2015 People in Quebec who have suffered because of violence against indigenous…
Despite fiscal pressure, Liberals to lift funding cap on First Nations: Trudeau – Hamilton Spectator
OTTAWA — The Liberal government will lift a long-standing cap on First Nations funding, Justin Trudeau said Tuesday as he promised a fresh fiscal partnership with indigenous communities — even…
Turkey Dinner Fundraiser for 2016 Indian Summer Games
Press Release December 7, 2015 There will be a Turkey Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 from 3pm until 6pm at the Eel Ground Band Hall. Plates are $10.50…
Dehcho First Nations: What’s New
Press Release (Posted December 04, 2015) Dehcho Process Updated November 2015 2015-16 Fish Mercury Prokect in the Dehcho Region, NT (Posted December 07, 2015) EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Chief Negotiator, Dehcho Process…
Trudeau signals more power for First Nations over economic development – Vancouver Sun
December 8, 2015 Prime minister backs UN declaration that requires ‘full, prior and informed consent’ for projects GATINEAU, Que. — B.C. First Nation leaders were bursting with optimism Tuesday after…
A Justin Trudeau reset of First Nations relations aims sky high: Harper – Toronto Star
The Liberal Prime Minister laid out what was likely the most ambitious First Nations agenda ever heard. GATINEAU, QUE.—Put simply, Justin Trudeau stood in a posh hotel ballroom on traditional…
Aboriginal Law Report for the week ending December 6, 2015 – First People’s Law
December 6, 2015 First Nations reacted to New Brunswick’s approval of the proposed Sisson mine. Sisson mine project slammed by aboriginal leaders Sisson Mine project given EIA approval, Brian Kenny…
Digby Island Ferry Schedule Change – December 14, 2015
Press Release December 07, 2015 The Digby Island Ferry service is operated by the City of Prince Rupert. It connects Digby Island with downtown Prince Rupert. There will be a new…
Sacred obligation’: Trudeau, Liberals launch new era with aboriginal communities – The Chronicle Herald
December 8, 2015 OTTAWA — The leaders of Canada’s First Nations swaddled Justin Trudeau in a ceremonial blanket Tuesday as they embraced the newly elected prime minister’s commitment to what…
