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OPINION: Minority government best result for First Nations that reject Liberal’s rights framework
“We call upon the Liberal government to redouble their efforts to address our issues of housing, water, child welfare, environmental protection, and a true nation to nation relationship.” —Grand Chief Joel Abram
W̱JOȽEȽP rejects unilaterally developed Bill 15, Infrastructure Projects Act, 2025
W̱JOȽEȽP Leadership is demanding the Government of British Columbia immediately withdraw the proposed Bill 15, Infrastructure Projects Act, 2025…
Alberta will have say in Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted Alberta intervenor status on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.
Premier Rachel Notley made…
December I Digital Edition of Windspeaker
December I 2016 Digital Edition - read online
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Indigenous voices to have say in orphan wells program
The Indigenous community will be part of the province’s work in determining what course of action should be taken for managing old oil and gas…
Cold Lake First Nations shows ‘major leadership’ in solar program
By Shari Narine
Windspeaker Contributor
COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS, Alta.
Funding from the province will have both an environmental and economic…
Pipeline spill statement from Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
We need to know, unambiguously, there is no contamination to any water source in the area. Surface and subsurface waters are all interconnected in this part of the state and some of those water sources run into and onto our reservation.
Government moves to protect Castle area
By Shari Narine
Windspeaker.com Contributor
PINCHER CREEK, Alta.
Piikani Chief Stanley Grier says he will ensure “that our interests are entrenched…
New director of Indigenous Arts named for Banff Centre
Actor, playwright, poet, director, and producer Reneltta Arluk has been appointed the new director of Indigenous Arts for Banff Centre for Arts and…
Defenders protecting water are not criminals, says youth facing jail time
By Barb Nahwegahbow
Windspeaker Contributor
TORONTO
“It’s important to always appreciate the water and acknowledge the sacredness of the water, even…
Governments, police continue to make the same mistakes that led to Ipperwash confrontation
“It’s 25 years (since Ipperwash). I’m going on 35 years in the leadership role. I don’t see much change. I just get mad and heated up.” — Glen Hare, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief.
Métis wind energy project waiting for the green light
Officials with the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) hope to get the go-ahead in the coming months to continue plans on a $500-million wind project.To…