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LMG: Nomination Packages Available In Advance
September 22, 2020 Starting today, nomination packages for the 2020 Chief and Council election can be picked up in advance at the LMG Administration building or the Post Office. Please follow the instructions carefully and return your package by mail or by dropping it off at the LMG Administration building. Our Membership team is offering […]
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Clara Morin Dal Col Re-elected as President of Métis Nation British Columbia
September 22, 2020 Builds on strong track record in delivering major gains for MNBC citizens and providing strong leadership for entire Métis Nation as MNC’s Minister for Health and Minister for Culture, Heritage and Families. (September 22, 2020) Clara Morin Dal Col was re-elected President of Métis Nation British Columbia in MNBC’s General Election yesterday. […]
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Statement from the six Wolastoqey Chiefs: Indigenous Fishing Rights
FREDERICTON (Sept. 21, 2020) – As the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick, we are in solidarity with Sipekne’katik as they take a stand to protect their Treaty right to fish. We too share in their concern over the safety of our fishers, and with the legal interpretations of the Canadian government […]
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LMG says systemic racism from Department of Fisheries and Oceans blocking the First Nation’s right to sell fall lobster
LISTUGUJ, QC, September 21, 2020 – On Sunday, September 20, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (“LMG”) began its fall lobster fishery. The catch will be used to provide for the community’s needs, with most distributed to community members for food and the rest sold to finance fisheries operations and community initiatives to support economic recovery in the […]
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Media Advisory: Speech from the Throne
September 22, 2020 OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will deliver the Speech from the Throne to formally open the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 2:10 p.m., at the Senate of Canada Building. The Speech from the […]
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A coalition of activist groups will convene this Saturday the 26th of September in Montreal to call for the realization of a shared societal project connecting climate action with social justice
Sep 22, 2020 The new movement is calling for : Net-zero emissions in 10 years, by the year 2030. Status for all migrant persons. The defunding and demilitarization of police. The full and unconditional recognition of Indigenous solidarity. MONTREAL, Sept. 22, 2020 – Debout Pour La Dignité, la Coalition étudiante pour un virage environnemental et […]
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Announcement: Grand Chief Billy Morin calls on the unification of Treaty No. 6 Territory
The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is calling for the unification of Treaty Six Territory. It was stated at the Fort Pitt Gathering that a Treaty Six Chiefs Assembly will be held on November 3rd, 4th and 5th at the River Cree in Enoch Cree Nation, AB. Grand Chief Billy Morin had invited all […]
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BCAFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee and BCAFN Women’s Representative, Louisa Housty-Jones Statement for Gender Equality Week
September 21-25 marks Gender Equality Week in Canada. The purpose of Gender Equality Week is multidimensional. Through it, we acknowledge the significant contributions that women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people have made and continue to make in our communities and society. This week is also a time to renew dedication toward addressing the systemic issues of sexism, […]
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MNBC: Interim Election Results
View Image After roughly 8 hours of sorting and counting, all streamed live for the first time, MNBC has elected a new government to advocate and represent the interests of the Métis in British Columbia. Below are interim election results for MNBC’s 2020 Election. In the coming days the Chief Electoral Officer will provide final […]
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Qikiqtani Inuit Association: Unofficial Results: September 21, 2020
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Chief Returning Officer Paul Okalik announces the following results of the by-election held in Igloolik on September 21, 2020 for the position of Community Director. Igloolik: Candidates: Votes: Erasmus Ivvalu 28 Natalino Piugattuk 29 Louis Tapardjuk 36 Total: 93 This position has a term of two years. For more information contact: […]
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