New Centre of Excellence aims to build capacity.
QUEBEC – First Nations in Quebec and Labrador have raised concerns about the reopening of mining operations in Quebec, fearing that movement in and out of fly-in/fly-out camps will increase transmission of the novel coronavirus into their communities. In a…
Legislation to support partnerships between First Nations and industry in B.C.
B.C. First Nation’s position on exploration and mining on its territory
On May 3 and 4, chiefs, leadership, and Indigenous organizations met with federal officials at a joint gathering in Toronto to discuss five key areas: a new fiscal relationship; reliable infrastructure; improved health outcomes; quality education; and, most importantly, bringing…
Chief of the Ontario First Nations’ reaction to the recent federal budget.
How true reconciliation between Indigenous people and the resource industry will be achieved.
Assembly of First Nations calls for cannabis consultation before legalization
AFN Ontario Chief Isadore Day reflects on Treaties Recognition Week.
I have been attending the Nation-to-Nation conference (of which Canadian Mining Journal is a sponsor) in Ottawa this week. This is one of several such meetings held around the country with the intent of finding a means to bring indigenous…
OTTAWA – Characteristics of a Nation-to-Nation Relationship Dialogue Series: National Summit to take place November 27 and 28th. The Federal Government has committed as a seminal priority for Canada, to pursuing a renewed relationship based on recognition, rights, respect,…
In late August, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a significant cabinet shuffle that will see Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) split into two departments. Former Health Minister Jane Philpott becomes Minister of Indigenous Services while former INAC Minister Carolyn…