BAKER LAKE, NU, March 15, 2023 – Across the country, Indigenous-led clean energy projects are growing local economies and creating good jobs, all while fighting climate change. By adopting clean energy alternatives, communities are protecting their land and water, increasing economic opportunities, and improving their health and wellbeing. The Government ...
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Lobster giant partially owned by Indigenous bands delivering higher sales and profits
HALIFAX- A seafood giant that is half-owned by a coalition of East Coast First Nations is reporting a leap in annual sales, as 2022 revenues rose by $71.6 million compared to the year before. George Paleologou, the chief executive of Premium Brands Holdings Inc., said during the company’s fourth-quarter conference ...
Read More »First Nations heavy-cargo port partnership in Northern Ontario.
RED ROCK, ON, March 7, 2023 – Once a busy timber and mill town, Red Rock is emerging as a dynamic recreational and strategic transportation node connecting the Great lakes to the Nakina, Webequie, Marten Falls, Ring of Fire, Community Infrastructure Corridor. Shielded by the Red Rock Mountains and the ...
Read More »First Nation artist designs welcome signage for American Express
By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Now that he’s achieving great things in the art world, one might expect Blake Angeconeb to tell stories about a lifelong passion and how he laid the foundations for his career as a young child. But that would not be the truth for ...
Read More »Axxcelus Closes 1600 Hectare Land Acquisition for Whitefish Lake First Nation #128
Axxcelus Capital Fund (“Axxcelus” or “the Company”), as advisor to Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 (“WFLFN” or “the Nation”), is proud to announce the closing of the Nation’s land acquisition. The Nation acquired over 2,600 Hectares of deeded fee simple land and 95 contiguous grazing leases located adjacent to the ...
Read More »Feds and First Nations gearing up to host global ocean conservation summit
By Rochelle Baker Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ottawa and First Nations in B.C. are looking to amplify oceans as the best way to turn the tide on the twin spectres of biodiversity collapse and climate change, says federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joyce Murray. Canada and West Coast First ...
Read More »A dozen B.C. First Nations funded to pursue clean energy projects
By Rochelle Baker Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A dozen First Nations in B.C. are taking strides to reduce their dependence on dirty diesel fuel and secure a clean energy future for their communities for generations to come. The First Nations have received a total of $7.1 million to develop alternative-energy ...
Read More »First Nation, feds, province team up for affordable housing project in Winnipeg
By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A northern Manitoba First Nation has partnered with the federal government and the province and is embarking on a project that will bring more affordable housing to downtown Winnipeg, and offer affordable housing options to First Nations people living in the city. A ...
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