Algonquins of Barriere Lake Stop Unauthorized Forestry Operations On Their Territory Until Agreements Respected
Barriere Lake, Quebec – Today the Algonquins of Barriere Lake non-violently stopped forestry operations that are devastating their lands in Western Quebec. On November 24 the Chief and Council of…
Minister Oliver Discusses Securing Canada’s Economic and Environmental Future
December 4, 2013 VANCOUVER — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resource, today delivered keynote remarks hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade. Minister Oliver highlighted how our…
Media Advisory – First Nations to Announce New Allies in Fight Against Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Dec. 4, 2013 – Attention News Editors: Media are invited to a press conference during which a new signatory to the Save the Fraser Declaration will…
B.C. grants new forest licence to local First Nation
For Immediate Release 2013FLNR0233-001816 Dec. 3, 2013 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations WESTBANK – The Province has awarded a replaceable forest licence to Westbank First Nation, a…
APTN Continures to be Recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers
MEDIA ADVISORY APTN CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MANITOBA’S TOP EMPLOYERS November 23, 2013, Winnipeg, Manitoba – For the sixth consecutive year, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network…
Support for Greater Board Diversity not Translating to Action, Shows CBDC Annual Report Card
Current lack of board diversity an issue of demand, not supply Toronto, ON, November 25, 2013 – Amid the widespread dialogue on the lack of female representation on Canadian boards,…
Seals and Sealing Network Reacts to WTO Dispute Settlement Panel Ruling Concerning European Ban
OTTAWA, Nov. 25, 2013 – Canada’s sealing community today condemned a report issued by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel that upholds a current ban on seal products throughout the European…
Fisheries Act Amendments Brought Into Force Despite Widespread Opposition
Former fisheries ministers, scientists and public concerned changes will hurt fish and local economies VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Nov. 25, 2013 – Today, after an almost 18 month delay, Canada…
The education and employment experiences of First Nations people living off reserve, Inuit, and Métis: Selected findings from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Monday, November 25, 2013 PDF version Previous release New data from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey reveal that 72% of First Nations people living off reserve, 42% of Inuit and 77% of Métis aged 18 to 44 had a high…
“Bending” Trade Rules may be Necessary for Concerted International Effort on Climate Change
NOV. 22, 2013 A report published today by The School of Public Policy concludes that trading rules are impeding international progress on climate change. Authors Dan and Natassia Ciuriak argue…
