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COVID-19: First Nations concerned about Quebec mines reopening
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…
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BC’s Bill 41 represents a path forward for First Nations and industry
Legislation to support partnerships between First Nations and industry in B.C.
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Tahltan Nation’s proactive stance with UNDRIP
B.C. First Nation’s position on exploration and mining on its territory
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Federal government needs to honour its obligations to First Nations
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…
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Reconciliation means federal government must follow through on spending promises
Chief of the Ontario First Nations’ reaction to the recent federal budget.
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True reconciliation requires a fair share of resources
How true reconciliation between Indigenous people and the resource industry will be achieved.
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Marijuana legalization must consider First Nations impacts
Assembly of First Nations calls for cannabis consultation before legalization
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Reflecting on Treaties Recognition Week
AFN Ontario Chief Isadore Day reflects on Treaties Recognition Week.
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COMMENT: Indigenous? Let me count …
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…
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FIRST NATIONS: Nation to Nation Summit
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,…
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INAC split is a big step toward better services and establishing self-government
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…
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Indigenous peoples on both sides of border need to be involved in NAFTA
A First Nations perspective on NAFTA.
