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Speech delivered by the Governor General at the memorial event commemorating one year since the confirmation of unmarked graves at a residential school in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
May 23, 2022 Check against delivery Hello, I’m honoured to join you here today, and I acknowledge that we are gathered on the territory of the Secwépemc Nation, specifically the territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. I also open my heart to the survivors who are with us today, and to the families and communities […]
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Twenty-Eight Total Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James & Hudson Bay Region
May 24, 2022 To our community members: We can confirm there are twenty-eight (28) total active COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community Active Cases Attawapiskat 0 Fort Albany 0 Kashechewan 16 Moose Factory 12 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0* *WAHA has not received updates on active cases from communities […]
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Investing in youth employment opportunities throughout New Brunswick
From: Employment and Social Development Canada May 24, 2022 Canada’s economy and future prosperity depends on young people being able to get good, well-paying jobs now and into the future. That is why the Government of Canada is making historic investments in young people, to ensure they have the supports, skills and opportunities needed to […]
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1911 Gold Provides Update on Q1-Q2 Exploration Drilling and 2022 Field Exploration Programs
Highlights: First phase of 2022 drilling, totalling 9,202 metres in 35 drillholes, completed in April with all samples delivered for analysis and results expected over the next 6–8 weeks. Fully funded and permitted 2022 field exploration program commencing in May, with intensive fieldwork planned across multiple projects on the Rice Lake property Planning, targeting and […]
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YMP Scholarship Fund to Award $200,000 to Earth Sciences Students in 2022
May 24, 2022 TORONTO, May 24, 2022 – Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund (“YMPSF”) is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship program in 2022, with $200,000 in scholarships to be given directly to students studying earth sciences in Canada. Canada’s mining industry needs a strong entrepreneurial spirit and these scholarships recognize the qualities integral […]
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We’koqma’q First Nation to Begin Livelihood Fishery
Mi’kmaw Harvesters from We’koqma’q First Nation have worked together to build a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan for their community and will be joining other communities on the waters to fish for a moderate livelihood. Like many Mi’kmaw communities, the community developed Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plans outlines and provides community authority and management for their Constitutionally […]
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Limestone District School Board: Trustees Vote to Have Indigenous Trustee Appointed
Limestone District School Board Trustees Vote to have an Indigenous Trustee Appointed to Board At the May 18, 2022, Limestone District School Board’s Regular Board Meeting, Trustees unanimously voted to approach the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for them to appoint an Indigenous Trustee to the Limestone Board of Trustees. The issue of representation […]
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AMC and AFN on the Anniversary of the Discovery of 215 Unmarked Burial Sites
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – Today, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Region encourage First Nations and all citizens living on our territories to reflect on the 1-year anniversary of the discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site by […]
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Aazhogan Limited Partnership Acquires the International Bridge
FORT FRANCES, ON, May 20, 2022 – Aazhogan Limited Partnership, a partnership of Rainy River First Nations and The BMI Group, today announced the acquisition of the International Bridge that connects Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota. The purchase involves the Canadian bridge assets between Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota. This transaction […]
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MSVU spring convocation celebrates students, faculty and honorary degree recipients
Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) celebrated more than 700 graduates from 25 countries during its Spring 2022 convocation ceremonies this week. The ceremonies took place in-person in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 19 and 20. This marked the second session of in-person convocation ceremonies the university has held since the COVID-19 pandemic began (the first […]
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