Nunavik regional government councillors elect new chair – Nunatsiaq News
November 25, 2015 “It was time for change and new ideas” KUUJJUAQ — Nunavik’s Kativik Regional Government councillors elected the regional government’s first new chairperson in a decade on Nov.…
First Nation leaders demand inclusion in climate talks – The Chronicle Journal
November 24, 2015 Ontario First Nations want to be involved in climate change talks. Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day said Monday that First Nation governments must be included “in Canada’s…
Arviat hamlet office opening
Press Release ARVIAT, Nunavut (November 24, 2015) – Residents of Arviat joined Minister of Community and Government Services Joe Savikataaq and Arviat Mayor Bob Leonard to officially celebrate the opening…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief and Women’s Council Chair on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Assembly of First Nations National Chief and Women’s Council Chair on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2015 (Ottawa, ON): On the International Day…
Mark the date: Nunavut hamlet voters head to the polls Dec. 14 – Nunatsiaq News
Nineteen candidates seek four council seats in Whale Cove The last big voting event of the year takes place Dec. 14, when voters in 24 Nunavut hamlets go to the…
NunatuKavut welcomes Provincial New Democratic Party’s continued Support of its Land Claim Agreement
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, November 24, 2015 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today announced that the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Newfoundland and Labrador reaffirmed its position on the…
Where is the focus on First Nations problems? – Times Colonist
November 24, 2015 Canada is preparing to welcome and support 25,000 Syrians by year end. The federal government estimates costs at $1.2 billion or $48,000 per refugee over six years.…
Stop Indian Act Discrimination
Press Release November 25, 2015 The Honourable Minister Wilson-Raybould, PC, MP, MInister of Justice and Attorney General Re: Discrimination under the Indian Act Dear Minister: Congratulations on winning a seat in…
Homicide in Canada, 2014
Press Release Released: 2015-11-25 Canadian police services reported 516 homicides in 2014, 4 more than in the previous year. The homicide rate, however, was stable in 2014 (1.45 per 100,000 population), making 2013 and 2014 the years with the lowest homicide rates since 1966. Almost a…
Fish available at the community freezer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay!
Press Release 19 November 2015 The NCC community freezer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay still has salmon, corned & fresh cod and char available. Distribution is targeted for: • NCC elders…
