Government of Canada injects over $4 million in Rimouski economy
Rimouski, Quebec, August 26, 2013 – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced…
First Nation Chief’s charting economic success in Northern Manitoba (Article)
By Frank Busch The Chiefs of Northern Manitoba gathered in Winnipeg for the 2013 Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Economic Summit, Trade Show and Jobs Fair recently. MKO has their work…
Mine company opposes First Nations’ confidentiality request for ancestral graves
The Canadian Press Aug. 08/13 VANCOUVER – The company behind the New Prosperity mine is objecting to a proposal by an aboriginal band to hold a hearing in private with…
First-ever aboriginal fishing ban on Skeena
The Canadian Press Aug. 13/13 TERRACE, B.C. – Aboriginal people in British Columbia who rely on Skeena River sockeye are facing some extremely difficult decisions as sockeye salmon returns plunge…
First Nation community caught in middle of corporate lawsuit
JACQUIE McNISH and JOSH O’KANE TORONTO and MacTIER, ONT. — The Globe and Mail Aug. 06 2013 A unique plastics venture on a First Nation reserve near Georgian Bay is slated to…
Yocha Dehe Greases its Impressive Business Wheels With Olive Oil
Indian Country Today Media Network July 24/13 After you build a profitable casino, luxurious hotel and championship golf course, create an award-winning wine label, manage more than 11,000 acres of …
CEEP Research – From Planning to Implementation with 30 Communities
Aug 28, 2013 The Community Energy Association (CEA) has released a research paper analyzing and comparing Community Energy and Emissions Plans that have been completed in 30 Canadian communities. The plans reviewed…
