Additional action by the Quebec government to facilitate Aboriginal women’s reports of alleged abuse by Sûreté du Québec police officers: a decision showing responsibility which should be accompanied by a Commission of Public Inquiry
Press Release April 6, 2016 WENDAKE, QC, April 6, 2016 – Following yesterday’s announcement by Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux that the government will be extending the mandate of the Montreal…
Showcasing Eel Ground First Nation
Press Release April 5, 2016 Visitors and our local community will soon be acquainted with Eel Ground First Nations Interactive Cultural Center. The touch screen kiosk makes discovery of information…
Protection of a greater area of Quebec’s last boreal forest is critical to the survival of the caribou
Press Release April 6, 2016 WASWANIPI, QC April 5, 2016 – While the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi welcomes the government’s measures to protect the woodland caribou, it must also be…
Ontario Waterpower Expansion to Continue – Additional procurement required to meet 9,300 MW target
Press Release (April 5, 2016 – Toronto) The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) responded positively to today’s announcement from the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy regarding the next procurement of…
Competing factions claim to represent bands in multibillion-dollar B.C. gas export plant debate – BiV
LNG project disagreement raises questions over north coast tribal governance April 5, 2016 A dispute between the elected and non-elected hereditary chiefs of the Lax Kw’alaams Band over the Pacific…
Yukon government and First Nations work to assist Alsek moose recovery
Press Release April 5, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon will continue its work with the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and the Alsek Renewable Resources Council on a pilot…
Public input sought on world-leading provincial spills regime
Press Release April 5, 2016 The Province is inviting British Columbians to review and comment on a new intentions paper around spill preparedness and response in B.C. Until June 30,…
Youth programming to be included in new Sarah Steele facility
Press Release April 5, 2016 WHITEHORSE—An expanded youth program will be available at the new Sarah Steele facility to provide counselling, drug and alcohol treatment and detoxification for young people.…
NAN launches Pikangikum Emergency Relief Fund
Press Release April 5, 2016 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has launched an emergency relief fund to assist Pikangikum First Nation following a tragic house fire that claimed…
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett visits NunatuKavut
Press Release April 05, 2016, NCC President Russell issued a statement today welcoming the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, to the territory of the Southern Inuit.…
