Aboriginal Issues
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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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DIAMONDS: De Beers, Yellowknives partner for maintenance at Snap Lake
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Calgary-based De Beers Canada has created a new partnership with the Det’On Cho Corp. (DDC) for the care and maintenance of the Snap Lake diamond mine. The corporation is the business development arm of the Yellowknives Dene…
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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…
