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Canada’s environmental racism law needs to be stronger – CCPA

January 29, 2025 Bill C-226 needs to be about more than data collection—it needs to be about affirming Indigenous sovereignty For decades, the residents of Grassy Narrows First Nation have struggled with severe health problems that experts attribute to mercury poisoning—a legacy of unchecked industrial pollution in their community’s waterways. The poisoning did not happen […]

by ahnationtalk on January 29, 202575 Views

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Eco-colonialism and Indigenous involvement in the natural resource sector

January 23, 2025 This webinar examines the tactics and impacts of environmentalists’ intervention on resource initiatives from an Indigenous perspective. Environmental groups have actively opposed natural resource and infrastructure development in Indigenous territories. Many Indigenous communities see them as latter-day missionaries – outsiders convinced of their analyses and priorities and willing to impose their views […]

by ahnationtalk on January 23, 202531 Views

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How to economically empower First Nations in Canada: Ken Coates and Kody Penner for Inside Policy Talks – MLI

January 21, 2025 Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada’s indigenous economic development! In this episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Indigenous Affairs Program Director, Ken Coates, is joined by Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate Development for Nations Royalty. Penner provides valuable insights on the innovative model that Nations […]

by ahnationtalk on January 21, 202560 Views

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Want to remain strong and free, Canada? Six steps to becoming an energy and resource superpower: Heather Exner-Pirot in The Hub – MLI

January 20, 2025 Unleashing our resource potential is the best way to stand up to Trump and safeguard Canada’s long-term interests. With the January 20th inauguration of Donald Trump now upon us, the world is returning to an era of realpolitik. Canada is faced with a highly turbulent geopolitical context where, to paraphrase Lord Palmerston, […]

by ahnationtalk on January 20, 202558 Views

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Karen Restoule on the challenges of Indigenous economic development in Canada: MLI in Parliament – MLI

January 16, 2025 On December 12, 2024, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow, Karen Restoule, appeared before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Read More: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/karen-restoule-on-the-challenges-of-indigenous-economic-development-in-canada-mli-in-parliament/

by ahnationtalk on January 17, 202547 Views

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New B.C. mandate connects the dots between climate and economic leadership

January 16, 2025 Letters signal positive steps toward aligning energy policies with climate commitments Vancouver — JESSICA MCILROY, manager, Buildings program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the release of B.C. ministerial mandate letters: “It’s encouraging to see the new mandate letters emphasize the connection between sustainable economic growth and […]

by ahnationtalk on January 17, 202545 Views

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Legacy of Niilo Edwards will live on as a beacon of co-operation and reconciliation: Ken Coates and JP Gladu in National Newswatch – MLI

January 15, 2025 First Nations in Canada have lost a major ally. ​Niilo Edwards, founding CEO of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, was a key force behind the multibillion-dollar development of Indigenous businesses and natural resources. He worked with his First Nations colleagues and friends — initially in northern British Columbia, and eventually across […]

by ahnationtalk on January 15, 202567 Views

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Canada’s next government needs to enhance Indigenous participation in resource development and stewardship: Justin Bourque for Inside Policy – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute

January 14, 2025 The next government’s approach to resource development, environmental protection, and Indigenous inclusion will define Canada’s future state. The announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the imminent general election signal a pivotal moment for Canada’s political, economic, and environmental trajectory. This transitional period brings both uncertainty and opportunity, particularly for Indigenous […]

by ahnationtalk on January 14, 202590 Views

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Trudeau should have learned from Sir John A. – not tried to erase him: Patrice Dutil in National Newswatch – MLI

January 13, 2025 Despite modern accusations to the contrary, Macdonald was a truly progressive politician in his day – a man who sought compromise and genially combined both liberal and conservative impulses when it came to determining public policy. It’s been said that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. But what of […]

by ahnationtalk on January 13, 202598 Views

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The Treaty Map

Covering every Canadian treaty from 1763 to the present, The Treaty Map aims to challenge the commonly held view of treaties as land surrenders and offers a comprehensive, interactive learning and teaching tool, grounded in Indigenous perspectives of treaties. Learn more about the Eras of Treaty-Making Pre-Confederation Treaties Confederation Era Treaties Modern Treaties Indigenous Treaty […]

by ahnationtalk on January 13, 202559 Views

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