Major New Contributions for Internet Service in Nunavik
Kuujjuaq, Québec, July 30, 2015 – Mary A. Pilurtuut, Vice-Chairperson of the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), was present at an announcement today by Denis Lebel, the federal Minister of Infrastructure,…
The Plan Nord – A $35.5-million investment in telecommunications for Nunavik
Press Releases QUÉBEC CITY, July 30, 2015 – Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister responsible for the Plan Nord and Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region Pierre Arcand, accompanied…
Ducks Unlimited Canada: Thaidene Nene Talks to Create First Park-By-Consensus
Press Releases July 29, 2015 YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, Jul 29, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Federal consultations to define the boundaries of the proposed Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve are…
B.C. government commits to improving access to Lax Kw’alaams
Press Releases July 28, 2015 Today, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone visited the Lax Kw’alaams community near Prince Rupert to sign an important memorandum of understanding. This MOU…
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Sumas First Nation’s Community Infrastructure
Press Releases July 28, 2015 Today, the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State…
Government of Canada Invests in Upgraded Water System for Cowichan Tribes
Improved infrastructure to benefit 23 homes for the BC First Nation July 28, 2015 – Cowichan Tribes, BC – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada The Honourable John Duncan, Member…
AFN Federal Election and Voting Information
AFN Federal Election and Voting Information First Nations Voter Information Fact Sheet Changes to the Canada Elections Act Changes to the Canada Elections Act mean new requirements for voting…
New funds for First Nations clean energy projects
July 28, 2015 Clean, green energy projects are part of economic strategies being developed by two First Nations on northern Vancouver Island. The Quatsino First Nation, near Coal Harbour, will…
First of its kind: Six Nations celebrates aboriginal Pride – Hamilton Spectator
July 27, 2015 Event believed to be the first official First Nations Pride event in Canada Canada’s first on-reserve aboriginal Pride event started with a question from a nine-year-old girl.…
National Chief Bulletin July 2015
National Chief Bulletin July 2015 Update on the AFN 36th Annual General Assembly – July 7-9, Montréal, Québec The Assembly of First Nations 36th Annual General Assembly (AGA) took place…
