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BC First Nations Leadership Council calls on Provincial Government to intervene with respect to Taseko Mines drilling in Tsilhqot’in Territory
August 29, 2018 Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver, BC: Last week, the British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s legal challenge to halt Taseko Mine Ltd.’s (TML) extensive drilling and excavation program in Tsilhqot’in Title Territory throughout the Teztan Biny and Nabas region. The BC First Nations Leadership Council strongly supports the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s call for […]
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IRC: Be The Voice For Youth In Your Community
August 29, 2018 Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is seeking the interest of youth from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to participate on the Regional Youth Advisory Group. Some of the available seats have already been secured, but there is still space for those interested. Seats currently open include: Two in Aklavik Two in Tuktoyaktuk One in Paulatuk […]
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Nunatsiavut Government: President offers condolences on the passing of Carol Brice-Bennett
August 29, 2018 Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe says he was saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Brice-Bennett, who was instrumental in gathering much of the data that helped pave the way for the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. “Carol was a well-respected anthropologist and researcher who devoted much of her life documenting Labrador […]
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BC Government: Breastfeeding action plan promotes stronger bonds
August 29, 2018 VICTORIA – Vulnerable women and their newborn infants will benefit from a five-point action plan to support family connections and mother-child bonds, while keeping children safe. The plan is part of a joint special report by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and the representative for children and youth (RCY), released […]
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What We Heard: The way Canadians work has changed
August 30, 2018 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada As workplaces evolve, so too must the labour standards in those workplaces. It’s clear that ever-increasing global competition, rapid technological changes and socio-demographic shifts are fundamentally altering the way businesses operate and the way Canadians work. Today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce […]
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Manitoba Government Expands Support to Community Mobilization in Dauphin
August 30, 2018 Investment will Help End Cycles of Crime, Improve Access to Supports for Youth and Their Families: Cullen DAUPHIN—The Manitoba government is increasing its support to the Dauphin At-Risk Teens (DART) program, which co-ordinates police, social service agencies and community organizations to support at-risk youth and their families, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced […]
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Implementation working group formed to advance Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection recommendations
August 29, 2018 The Government of Yukon has confirmed key members of the implementation working group that will support and provide input on how to fulfill the Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report recommendations. The implementation working group will be chaired by Assistant Deputy Minister of Justice Allan Lucier. The group will include core representation from […]
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Governor General Heading to Canada’s Arctic for a Scientific Program on Board the CCGS Amundsen
August 29, 2018 OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will be in Canada’s Arctic from August 30 to September 1, 2018, where she will visit the Hamlet of Pangnirtung, in Nunavut, before boarding the Canadian research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen, in Qikiqtarjuaq, for a 36-hour scientific program to explore the Arctic Ocean. This […]
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New hunting restrictions for moose in the Chilcotin
August 29, 2018 VICTORIA – The Province is taking additional action to manage moose in the Chilcotin part of the Cariboo Region after a decade-long population decline, wildfire impacts and concerns from First Nations. Over the past 10 years, moose populations have decreased in the area from about 18,000 to 11,500 animals. Under the Wildlife Act, the […]
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Régie Issues Liquor Permit to Bar Targeting Inuit
DORVAL, QC, Aug. 29, 2018 – The Ullivik Centre works to improve the overall health, well-being, and living conditions of Inuit. Situated in an industrial area of Dorval bordering Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Ullivik’s residential facility provides temporary accommodation, transportation and nursing services for Inuit patients (and accompanying family members) receiving health care in Montreal. […]
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