Police investigate death of First Nations man – Tbnewswatch.com
Victim of aggravated assault died in Thunder Bay hospital SEINE RIVER FIRST NATION—Ontario Provincial Police and the Treaty Three Police Service are looking into the circumstances surrounding a man’s death.…
Syncrude surpasses $3 billion spend with Aboriginal-owned businesses – Syncrude
Feb 07, 2018 When the Fort McKay Group of Companies first began working on Syncrude’s Mildred Lake site, you could count the number of employees on two hands – and…
UBC’s impending Indigenous Strategic Plan to compliment Truth and Reconciliation Commission – Ubyssey Online
Feb. 7, 2018 UBC is in the process of developing an Indigenous Strategic Plan that will guide their approach to Indigenous engagement over the next few years. The new plan…
Northern Sask. leaders consider B.C. company pitch to help Indigenous communities sell, produce marijuana – CBC
La Loche mayor among community leaders considering health risks, economic benefits Feb 07, 2018 Indigenous and northern leaders in Saskatchewan are weighing the economic benefits of the marijuana industry with…
Orr seeks to create mentorship program for Aboriginal youth – Prince George Citizen
February 7, 2018 Derek Orr has always used his position to uplift local Aboriginal youth. That’s not going to change just because his job title did. Orr became renowned across…
BR Liberals Environment – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Feb 8, 2018 The federal government will unveil a long-promised overhaul today of the environmental assessment process for major projects. The announcement comes as Alberta…
551 Nunavut gov’t employees earn 6 figure salaries, report reveals – CBC
Number represents nearly 12 per cent of Nunavut’s territorial government workforce Feb 08, 2018 Over 550 Government of Nunavut employees earn more than $100,000 per year in base salary, according…
Joint Statement on Deaths of Fort Albany Members following Altercations with Police
Press Release February 07, 2018 TIMMINS, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Mushkegowuk Council Grand Chief Jonathan Solomon, and Fort Albany First Nation Chief Andrew Solomon have…
BR Sask Farm Shooting – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Feb 8, 2018 BATTLEFORD, Sask. – The fate of a Saskatchewan farmer charged with murder in the shooting death of an Indigenous man will soon…
Government of Canada announces next step in the protection of Canada’s treasured artifacts
Press Release New purpose-built Parks Canada facility will ensure the preservation and security of artifact collection February 7, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada is responsible…
