Aboriginal Issues
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SUSTAINABILITY: New Gold funds First Nations education and employment society
VANCOUVER – New Gold announced on Oct. 10 that it will provide $100,000 to the Quesnel Dakelh Education and Employment Society. The company poured the first gold at its newly opened Rainy River gold mine 80 km south of Kenora,…
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GOLD: Explor, First Nations sign MOU for Montrose property
ONTARIO – Explor Resources of Rouyn-Noranda, Que., and the Matachewan First Nation of Matachewan, Ont., and the Mattagami First Nation of Gogama, Ont., have signed a memorandum of understanding for Explor’s Montrose gold property 8 km northwest of Matachewan. The…
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Plan Nord pointing the way
The “project of a generation” gaining traction in Quebec
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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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It’s time for a national plan on responsible business and human rights
Lawyer Michael Torrance advocates for a national plan on business and human rights.
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DIAMONDS: De Beers helps fund book of cultural lessons for Tljcho youth
TORONTO – De Beers Canada has contributed $15,000 toward a new book that captures key cultural lessons for Tljcho youth. The book, Tljcho Whaehdoo Godii (Tljcho Storıes from Long Ago), and an accompanying teachers’ guide were launched recently at an…
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GOLD: Red Pine signs MOU with Michipicoten First Nation
ONTARIO – Red Pine Exploration of Toronto and the Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) have signed a memorandum of understanding that covers Red Pine’s Wawa advanced exploration gold project. Quentin Yarie, president and CEO of Red Pine stated, “The company, and…
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ZINC-LEAD: Pine Point signs exploration deal with First Nations
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Pine Point Mining (formerly Darnley Bay) of Toronto has signed two exploration agreements with three First Nations – Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution Metis Council and the Kal tl’odeeche First Nation. These people live near the…
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Indigenous peoples on both sides of border need to be involved in NAFTA
A First Nations perspective on NAFTA.
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GOLD: Barkerville, First Nations reach accord
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Toronto-based Barkerville Gold Mines and the Xatśūll First Nation (Soda Creek Indian Band) have reached an interim agreement that spells out the commitment of both parties to maintaining an ongoing relationship with respect to the company’s activities…
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RING OF FIRE: Province to fund road proposals led by First Nations
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn and the chiefs of Marten Falls, Webequie and Nibiminik First Nations jointly announced that the province will commit to funding two First Nations road proposals that will provide necessary infrastructure for mining development in…
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Canada 150 is not a cause for celebration
Why Canada 150 is no cause for celebration.
