Long-delayed Sisson Mine facing environmental deadline, other problems – CBC
Expected to begin construction years ago, ‘generational opportunity’ project still on the drawing board Jul 24, 2020 It’s been a tough year for Northcliff Resources Ltd., the company behind a…
Media Advisory – Regis Korchinski-Paquet Walk For Justice
Press Release TORONTO, July 24, 2020 – Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a 29-year-old Black and Indigenous woman, died in the context of a police interaction near High Park on May 27, 2020.…
BCAFN’s Regional Chief speaks to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Defence’s Study on Systemic Racism in Policing in Canada Today
Press Release BC Assembly of First Nations’ (BCAFN) Regional Chief Terry Teegee spoke to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Defense’s Study on Systemic Racism…
Ontario continues to throw environmental pre-caution to the wind with Bill 197 – OKT
On Tuesday, the Ontario government passed the Omnibus COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (aka Bill 197) which makes significant changes to Ontario’s environmental assessment (EA) process. How exactly these changes…
Sexualized violence most common injury among Metis females in care: B.C. report – CTV News
July 23, 2020 VICTORIA — The findings of an investigation into critical injuries and deaths among Metis youth are troubling, British Columbia’s children’s advocate says. Jennifer Charlesworth’s report released Thursday…
NAN: Community Wellness Funding
Press Release July 23, 2020 In February 2020, at the Chiefs of Ontario SCA a funding formula resolution to distribute the 2020/21 Community Based Prevention (CBP) and Community Wellness and…
Illegal assault’ on First Nations brothers by police caught on video was racist, lawsuit alleges – CBC
Ontario Provincial Police officers accused in lawsuit of falsifying notes to justify arrests Jul 24, 2020 Ontario Provincial Police officers allegedly falsified their notes to justify a racially influenced violent…
Interior students to get more health-care training
Press Release July 23, 2020 KAMLOOPS – Students in British Columbia’s Interior will have more opportunities to train for careers in health care or upgrade their skills, thanks to additional…
Premier Cochrane announces Cabinet portfolio changes
Press Release Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the following changes to the Executive Council today: Hon. Caroline Cochrane will continue in her role as Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, while…
Lethbridge’s Roving Gyms program to include traditional Indigenous elements – Globalnews.ca
July 23, 2020 The Lethbridge Sport Council is partnering with local Indigenous groups to incorporate more rhythm-based elements in its Roving Gyms program this summer. The free summer program is…
