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Including NCC in consultations over proposed road link to north coast insulting to Labrador Inuit
January 27, 2023 The Nunatsiavut Government is offended and disappointed that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to include the NunatuKavut Community Council in the consultation process for the pre-feasibility study on establishing a road link connecting Labrador’s north coast with the Trans-Labrador Highway. “The NCC is not a collective entitled to Indigenous rights […]
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SCO Urges Prime Minister to Include First Nations Leaders in Health Meeting
January 27, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — Today, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is calling on Prime Minister Trudeau and the Government of Canada to ensure that First Nations leaders are included in health discussions on February 7, 2023. “Health care systems are in crisis. They are not meeting the needs of First Nations […]
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Statement – Minister Guilbeault welcomes the 2022 Annual Report from the Net-Zero Advisory Body
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada January 27, 2023 “Good, sound evidence-based decision-making requires good, sound evidence. Today, I welcome the 2022 Annual Report from the Net-Zero Advisory Body, which outlines advice and contains important information on the development of policies and practices on the path to net-zero emissions. “This is the first annual report […]
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Lisa Helps appointed as Premier’s adviser on housing to support rollout of BC Builds
Jan. 26, 2023 VICTORIA – Premier David Eby has appointed Lisa Helps, Victoria’s former mayor, as the Premier’s housing solutions adviser. Helps will work with the Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, stakeholders and partners, to help design and develop the BC Builds program, an initiative to build housing for middle-income families, individuals and seniors. “The current reality is that […]
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An alternative to Just Transition: Premier Smith
Jan 26, 2023 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invites Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with her to develop “Sustainable Jobs” legislation as an alternative to the proposed “Just Transition” legislation. Dear Prime Minister: I am writing to once again raise Alberta’s serious concerns with the proposed federal ‘Just Transition’ legislation. The world needs more Canadian […]
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Douglas Todd: Powers of hereditary chiefs test many First Nations – Vancouver Sun
Jan 26, 2023 Opinion: Few things range more widely in Indigenous communities than the roles assigned to hereditary chiefs “Anishinaabe, Métis, Coastal Salish, Cree, Cherokee. We have nothing much in common. We’re all aboriginal and we have the drum. That’s about it.” — Thomas King, from The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on the 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize Yukon finalists
26/01/2023 Premier Pillai has issued the following statement: “I am pleased to recognize all 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize nominees from across the North and very proud to see two finalists from the Yukon in the running this year. Each year, the Government of Yukon contributes $100,000 to the Arctic Inspiration Prize to ensure it continues […]
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5 things to know for Friday, January 27, 2023 – CTV News
Jan. 27, 2023 Canada’s sending four combat-ready tanks to Ukraine, a Russian warship armed with advanced missiles sails into western Atlantic, and Canadians fighting in Ukraine speak out. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. 1. Tanks to Ukraine: Canada is sending four combat-ready tanks to Ukraine, and will be deploying “a number” […]
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Miscellaneous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024 – Registration The bid process is now open for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024! RBC Training Ground – Program RBC Training Ground is a program that aims to identify athletes with Olympic potential and provide them with the elite sport resources they need to achieve their Olympic dream. To […]
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MKO recommended to become UN consultant – CTV News
Jan. 25, 2023 An Indigenous organization in Manitoba is being recommended to become consultants by a United Nations committee. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) announced Wednesday that the United Nations Committee on Non-Government Organizations has recommended the organization receive special consultative status for the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The recommendation was made on […]
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