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29th Dehcho Annual Assembly elects New Grand Chief
Łíídlı̨ı̨Kųę̨́/Fort Simpson- Delegates at the 29th Dehcho Annual Assembly elected Herb Norwegian as their next Grand Chief. Norwegian got the most votes through two rounds of voting. Former Pehdzeh Ki chief Tim Lennie was dropped after the first ballot results, which were: 20 votes for former NWT Premier Jim Antoine, 14 for Lennie, and 28 […]
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New partnership initiative to support Yukon’s emerging Indigenous artists
29/06/2022 The Government of Yukon and the Canada Council for the Arts are pleased to announce the creation and implementation of a new partnership initiative to support Yukon’s emerging Indigenous artists and cultural carriers. The Canada Council is partnering with the Government of Yukon to distribute $50,000 in funding to artists in the first year […]
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Nine Total Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James & Hudson Bay Region
June 29, 2022 To our community members: We can confirm there are nine (9) total active COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community Active Cases Attawapiskat 3 Fort Albany 6 Kashechewan 0* Moose Factory 0* Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0* *WAHA has not received updates on active cases from communities […]
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Enforcement operation near Lake Cowichan
2022-06-29 Since early June 2022, the BC RCMP, through the Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG) and Division Liaison Team (DLT), have been involved in ongoing discussions with the impacted First Nations communities – Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht and Pacheedaht – regarding their concerns over a protest camp that has been placed across Haddon Main and Carrmanah Mainline Forest […]
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Something of our own to build on: Sault Ste. Marie Métis Centre holds Grand Opening
June 29, 2022 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Council cut the ribbon on their new Métis Community Centre during a activity-packed grand opening ceremony on May 28, 2022. “Today we celebrate the incredibly rich history of this community both historically and today. We know this is such a beautiful […]
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Canada supports housing for Indigenous Peoples in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, June 29, 2022 A mix of homes prioritized for Indigenous Peoples are coming to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with construction underway on a new 112-unit development. Located on consolidated land at 52, 62 and 92 East Hastings St., the new 11-storey building will feature eight storeys of housing, three non-residential floors and provide […]
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Governor General announces new appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order
June 29, 2022 OTTAWA, Ontario – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada and 4 promotions within the Order. The new appointees include 1 Companion (C.C.), 13 Officers (O.C.) and 71 Members (C.M.). As well, 3 individuals were promoted from Officer […]
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Supporting Economic Development Initiatives in Labrador
June 29, 2022 The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, delivered the keynote address today at Expo Labrador 2022 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. While at the conference, Minister Parsons announced nearly $141,000 in support for five recent economic development projects. Support for these projects demonstrates a focus on small businesses and economic […]
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Government taking action on gun violence in Toronto through new funding for gang prevention initiatives
From: Public Safety Canada June 29, 2022 Toronto, Ontario Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action on gun violence, with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities. The most important element of this plan is […]
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Statement from Premier Silver on B.C. Premier John Horgan
29/06/2022 Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement: “I am sorry to hear that B.C. Premier John Horgan will not be seeking re-election. “Premier Horgan is a dedicated leader that has always been a strong voice and advocate for British Columbians. This included transboundary initiatives with neighbours around important issues such as healthcare, transportation […]
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