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New director of Indigenous Arts named for Banff Centre
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
Presentation focuses on the golden opportunity to include Indigenous women in mining
“One of the biggest challenges faced by women who work in the mines is gender-based violence and harassment, both above and below ground.” —Kathy Lajeunesse
Proposed utility corridor revealed at Indigenous economic conference
“Right now, we’re still at the planning stage. And we figure that in the next year or so we’re doing our two studies that are very important.” — Wil Jimmy with WJ Strategic Partnerships
Chief not ready to give up on Keystone XL despite new U.S. president rescinding permit for the project
“It's a disappointment, right? It really is because it's going to affect many First Nations...” — Nekaneet First Nation Chief Alvin Francis, president of Natural Law Energy
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan wants NexGen back to table for negotiations on uranium project in claimed territory
““The Métis are not opposed to development generally speaking, but in the case of a project such as Rook 1, with what’s on its face a massive impact on the land base, Métis interests and rights must be fully respected.” —Tom Isaac, legal counsel of MN-S
Nature program will put Indigenous youth to work
“Quite a few of the positions that are being offered are fully remote. You can be in B.C. and working for a company in P.E.I.” — Leigh-Ann Johnson of Nature Canada
The future of mining projects must overcome the past before gaining First Nations support
Alberta News in Brief for September 22
Louis Bull Tribe to celebrate green energy accomplishments
Indigenous organizations, youth honoured for forest industry work
“It tells us we do have a role and the Indigenous voice matters in working with our industry partners and protecting our industry partners and looking at encouraging partnerships.” — Indigenous Resource Network executive director Robert Merasty