Tasiujaq pair crowned champions of 2016 Ivakkak sled dog race – CBC
Apr 13, 2016 The 15th anniversary edition of the Ivakkak sled dog race came to an end Tuesday in Kuujjuaq, Que., with a pair of racers from the community of Tasiujaq…
Native wind farm OK stirs up hot air locally – Chatham Daily News
April 13, 2016 First, they found out they’re getting giant wind turbines even though they didn’t want them. Now, residents of a Southwestern Ontario township are learning the support of…
Ontario police chief association president Jeff McGuire visits fly-in First Nations – CBC
The president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police says it was an eye-opening experience to visit three fly-in First Nations in northwestern Ontario on Monday. Jeff McGuire said…
Murray River Coal Project: Public Comments Invited
Press Release April 13, 2016 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Murray River Coal Project,…
Catch and release remains in effect for Atlantic salmon recreational fishing in the Gulf Region in 2016
Press Release April 13, 2016 – Moncton, New Brunswick Based on scientific monitoring, indicators and advice and following extensive consultations with stakeholders and the public, Fisheries and Oceans Canada today…
Media Advisory: Special Celebration Event with Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Community
Press Release Ottawa – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence will join Chief Thomas Bressette,…
Planning starts for Old Crow Health Centre replacement
Press Release April 13, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has identified $250,000 in this year’s budget to plan the replacement of the Old Crow Health Centre, subject to legislative approval.…
Are you in an abusive relationship and need help?
Press Release April 13, 2016 Public Service Announcement Are you in an abusive relationship and need help? If you think you are experiencing abuse and are in a spousal, an…
Official Launch of iPad Mini Initiative
Press Release YELLOWKNIFE (April 12, 2016) – After comprehensive research, a pilot phase and content review, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today officially launched the innovative early childhood…
Treaty Six highlighted in Indigenous speaker series
Press Release April 12, 2016 The Amiskwaciy History Series is proud to present Sylvia Mcadam’s ‘A History of Treaty Six.’ Sylvia McAdam (Saysewahum) is from Treaty 6 lands and is…
