No personal or business tax increases in stay the course Manitoba budget – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 6, 2014 16:26 WINNIPEG _ The Manitoba government has tabled a cautious budget that contains no personal or business tax increases for the first time in three years. Even…
Constance Lake wins housing award – 106 homes over 15 years – Wawatay News
March 6, 2014 Constance Lake’s consistent house-building efforts were rewarded with the 2014 Community Innovation Housing Award at the 12th Annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference. “Our housing development over…
BHP Billiton working with aboriginal community in potash mine development – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 6, 2014 21:19 SASKATOON _ An Australian mining company is focusing on creating stronger business ties with the aboriginal community in Saskatchewan. Alex Archila, asset president for BHP Billiton…
Work Opportunities for Indigenous Apprentices – Pro Bono Australia
March 7, 2014 The Department of Human Services is seeking applicants for its Indigenous Apprenticeship Program. According to Human Services Minister Senator Marise Payne, the 12-month apprenticeship program will give…
Indigenous station manual released – ABC Online
6 Mar 2014 A manual has been released focusing on improving the sustainability and viability of northern Indigenous stations. The manual was created after the futures of a number of…
Cape York alliance pleads for Empowered Communities input – ABC Message Stick
March 07, 2014 The Cape York Indigenous Mayors Alliance says it is yet to have any contact with a committee overseeing a major overhaul in how federal Indigenous funding is…
Mba First Nations Casino
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Mar 5, 2014 10:51 THOMPSON, Man. – Northern Manitoba will be the next area of the province that will be home to a First Nations owned-and-operated casino.…
Northern Gateway taps former minister to mediate First Nations deals
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 5, 2014 13:08 VANCOUVER _ Former Conservative Indian Affairs minister Jim Prentice has been tapped to try and broker deals between Northern Gateway and First Nations opposed to the…
TransCanada makes initial filing for $12 billion Energy East oil pipeline
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 4, 2014 17:52 CALGARY _ TransCanada Corp. has taken an initial step toward obtaining regulatory approval for its proposed $12-billion Energy East oil pipeline. The Calgary-based pipeline giant (TSX:TRP)…
Nunavut MLAs to ponder capital budget, hear throne speech – Nunatsiaq News
March 05, 2014 “Education has been at the forefront of the majority of conversations” Nunavummiut will soon learn how much money the Government of Nunavut plans to spend on construction…
