Statement – BC’s Economic Recovery Plans Must Invest in and Restore Indigenous Lives: UBCIC Recommendations
Press Release ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – July 16, 2020) As the Province seeks to mitigate and recover from the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Statement – BC’s Economic Recovery Plans Must Invest in and Restore Indigenous Lives: UBCIC Recommendations
Press Release ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – July 16, 2020) As the Province seeks to mitigate and recover from the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
March scheduled to protest Walmart in Thompson – Thompson Citizen
July 16, 2020 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is organizing a peaceful march in Thompson July 20 to protest the racism experienced by Indigenous customers at Walmart. MKO says that…
Road project to pave way for economic development in Atikameksheng – Northern Ontario Business
First Nation embarking on $4.8-million infrastructure initiative Construction of a new road into Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation is expected to enhance resident safety while also creating new economic development opportunities…
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Press Release Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens July 16, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended…
Judge’s ruling could set Nunavut precedent on detention reviews – Nunatsiaq News
16 July 2020 “We’re the first ones discussing this” Lawyers in Iqaluit presented arguments last Friday in a case that could set a territorial precedent for the way detention reviews…
First Nations’ forestry projects generate jobs, green energy
Press Release July 16, 2020 WILLIAMS LAKE – Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) grants are supporting the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) as it creates jobs, fights climate change…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 16, 2020
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada July 16, 2020 – Ottawa, ON – Public Health Agency of Canada OTTAWA – In lieu of an in-person update to the…
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe receives Honourary Degree from Nipissing University – Anishinabek News
NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Joan McLeod Shabogesic is an expert storyteller about the people and the land of Nipissing First Nation. In recognition of her hard work and dedication, Nipissing University…
MLA Wants Indigenous Languages Taught In NB Schools – country94.ca
Jul 16, 2020 The MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar wants Indigenous languages to be added to the New Brunswick school curriculum. Megan Mitton’s bill, “An Act to Amend the Education Act” passed…
