Alberta Has Opportunity to Lead the Way in Reducing Methane Emissions
August 2, 2017
Environmental organizations, labour groups, and technology companies are asking Alberta to lead the way in reducing methane emissions.
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AFN Passes Resolution Demanding Changes to the National Inquiry into MMIWG
July 29, 2017
Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nation (AFN) passed a resolution asking for changes to be made to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett agreed with the request.
National Inquiry into MMIWG to Review Police Conduct
July 27, 2017
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will now review police conduct. At the request of family members, a forensic team has been assembled to review files.
Summer Literacy Camps Help Indigenous Students Build Skills
July 27, 2017
Indigenous students are attending summer literacy camps to build literacy and numeracy skills. These camps are provided through a $1.6 million grant over three years from the Alberta government.
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision for Indigenous People
July 26, 2017
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against plans for seismic testing in Nunavut. Jerry Natanine, a former mayor of Clyde River, declared this a major victory for the Inuit way of life and their dependency on marine mammals.
Liquid Natural Gas Megaproject in BC Cancelled
July 25, 2017
The $36 billion Pacific NorthWest liquid natural gas (LNG) megaproject planned for British Columbia has been cancelled. The decision was based entirely on economics and the future of the LNG market.
New BC Education Minister Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Local Schools
July 25, 2017
In an interview with the Tyee, new Education Minister Rob Fleming discusses the positive attitude the new governement has toward education.
Federal Government to Revise Funding Model for First Nations
July 25, 2017
Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett announced at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting that the federal government will make changes to its decades-old funding model for First Nations. Changes include the ability of First Nations governments to carry over unused m
Assembly of First Nations Annual Meetings Begin in Regina
July 25, 2017
The Assembly of First Nations annual meeting, held in Regina, will run through Thursday, July 27, 2017. Hundreds of First Nations chiefs will attend.
Indigenous-Led Committee to Monitor Trans Mountain Pipeline
July 24, 2017
The Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee will begin monitoring the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Treaty Payments a Reminder of History
July 23, 2017
The Canadian government is required to make annual payments to Indigenous people as part of treaty agreements signed over 100 years ago. The purpose of treaties was to expand white settlement and economic development, but they were used as a tool to remove Indigenous identity.
Metis Man Treats Terminal Cancer with Traditional Medicine
July 20, 2017
Ric Richardson, a 61-year-old Metis business owner and mayor of the northern Saskatchewan village of Green Lake, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in February.
Controversial Taskeo Mine Project Receives Permit
July 20, 2017
The Taskeo Mine project in central BC was rejected twice by federal reviews. It has now been issued a permit to proceed.
The Drum Is Calling Festival in Vancouver Honours Indigenous People
July 20, 2017
The Drum Is Calling is a special, 9-day arts and culture festival that will be held in Vancouver beginning July 22, 2017, to celebrate Indigenous peole through the Canada 150+ celebrations. Vancouver is the only city to add a plus sign to Canada 150 in honour of Indigenous people.
Residential School Survivor Coaching Team BC in Indigenous Games
July 19, 2017
Alex Nelson, residential school survivor, is coaching Team British Columbia in soccer in the North American Indigenous Games. The team is known as 94 Calls in honour of Nelson and the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconcilation Commission.
First Nations Woman Appointed to BC Cabinet
July 18, 2017
The new British Columbia Premier John Horgan has appointed Melanie Mark as minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training.
Report Shows Site C Dam Late Meeting Key Milestones
July 17, 2017
A recent Site C report released by BC Hydro shows that the project has been late meeting three out of eight milestones for 2017 and could possibly be late meeting three more.
Special Meeting to Address Suicide Crisis
July 17, 2017
A special suicide crisis meeting will be held on July 24, 2017, to address methods to give Indigenous leaders more control over health care resources. The purpose is to reduce bureaucracy when a crisis occurs.
