FSC mediation proposal : Mashteuiatsh plans to participate provided that their aboriginal rights are fully respected
MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Dec. 22, 2015 – Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan indicates that he intends to participate to a mediation plan announced December 17, 2015 by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International, provided…
CanWEA Welcomes the Announcement of a 200 MW Wind Power Project in Quebec
Press Release Montreal, December 21, 2015 – The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Quebec Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Pierre Arcand, and the Minister…
Ontario Native Basketball Invitational
Press Release The Ontario Native Basketball Invitationals is coming to Timmins, ON from Feb. 26-28, 2016. The 2016 ONBI is presented by the Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario…
Saskatchewan Communities Receive Approximately $1.3 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants
Press Release December 22, 2015 More than 700 groups and organizations focused on strengthening Saskatchewan communities are receiving approximately $1.3 million from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)’s charitable…
JHR’s Indigenous Reporters Program wraps an extraordinary year
Press Release I’m now a full-time reporter here at Aboriginal Peoples‘ Television Network and I am deeply grateful to JHR for providing me the internship opportunity that got me here.”…
Nanwakolas Nations to benefit from labour study
Press Release Nanwakolas Council Society will soon have a labour market study that will provide a blueprint so its member First Nations can play a bigger role in B.C.’s diverse,…
Ontario Approves 22 Local Source Water Protection Plans
Press Release Outstanding Local Efforts Protect Municipal Drinking Water December 21, 2015 Ontario’s comprehensive approach to protect drinking water reached a milestone this month when the province approved the 22nd…
Departmental exam weighting changing to help ensure accurate student assessment
Press Release IQALUIT, Nunavut (December 21, 2015) – The Department of Education has moved forward with its plan to have all grade 12 departmental exams constitute 30 per cent of…
Notice of Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan Third Technical Meeting
Press Release December 18, 2015 Pursuant to section 11.5.4 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) and section 51 of the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (Canada) (NUPPAA), the…
Failure of self-monitoring at the De Beers Victor diamond mine in Canada
Press Release December 21, 2015 Independent monitoring & reporting needed, says environmental not for profit Toronto – An investigation into one of world’s highest quality producing diamond mines has found…
