Heart of gold: Neil Young helps bankroll First Nation’s oilsands battle
December 9, 2013
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Agreement on Increased Funding to Reduce the High Cost of Living in Nunavik
December 9, 2013
The Makivik Corporation, the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) and the Québec government have reached an agreement on increased funding to mitigate the effects of the high cost of living on Nunavik residents.
Harper Government and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Conclude Historic Specific Claim Settlement
December 9, 2013
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Chief Joe Miskokomon of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation joined community members at a special ceremony held today to mark the conclusion of an outstanding specific land claim.
Carcross/Tagish First Nation bans controversial fracking practices in Traditional Territory
December 9, 2013
The Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) will remain a beacon of environmental purity. On December 5, the General Council ratified a motion passed by Executive Council on November 21, 2013 ensuring C/TFN that fracking will not
Federal response to AG report on First Nations emergency preparedness ‘a start,’ but not enough, says AFN regional chief
December 9, 2013
Opposition says auditor general’s latest findings call into question the government’s fiscal management.
The federal government’s plans to improve emergency management on First Nations reserves is “a start,” but it doesn’t go far enough
Energy companies struggle with aboriginal needs on pipelines
December 9, 2013
On its 4,000-kilometre path across the country, TransCanada Corp.’s Energy East’s pipeline would traverse the traditional territory of 180 different aboriginal communities, each of whom must be consulted and have their concerns accommodated as part of the company’s effort at winning project appr
Algonquins Erect Land Protection Camp to Save Cultural Sites & Critical Wildlife Habitat from Destructive Logging within La Verendrye Wildlife Reserve
December 9, 2013
(Kitiganik, Algonquin Territory/December 9, 2013) This past Spring, Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources—without meaningfully consulting the Algonquins of Barriere Lake—issued permits for the 2013-14 operating year to Resolute Forest Products and other large logging companies who have subsequen
Petroleum Brunei joins Petronas’s B.C. natural-gas project
December 8, 2013
Another international player has joined a joint venture to export B.C. liquefied natural gas, the latest move to pump up Canadian LNG projects amid competitive pressures from south of the border.
AFN Parliamentary Wrap-up
December 8, 2013
PARLIAMENTARY WRAP-UP FOR THE WEEK OF December 2 - 6, 2013
Updates on Key Legislation pertaining to First Nations
First Nations split over BC Hydro's Site C dam megaproject
December 8, 2013
Why Aboriginal Tourism Continues To Grow
October 31, 2013
(West Vancouver, British Columbia - Coast Salish Territory) Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) continues to support building of authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism in British Columbia.
Gareth passed away on Monday October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
It is with sadness and admiration that the First Nations Technology Council acknowledges the passing of an inspirational friend and generous spirit.
Funding supports First Nations' forestry training
September 10, 2013
VANCOUVER - Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government, the First Nations Forestry Council and industry partners.
Skwxwú7mesh language used in interactive animated storybook
September 5, 2013
When mischievous Lily sneaks out of bed, her Mooshum (grandfather) shares a cautionary tale filled with foreboding dark surprises. Join Lily and Thomas on a new adventure filled with touch interactivity, music, color, and sound.
