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RBC faces questions on climate, Indigenous rights at annual general meeting

By Ian Bickis The Canadian Press TORONTO – Royal Bank of Canada faced a steady stream of questions about the bank’s climate and Indigenous rights track record at its annual general meeting Thursday. “We’re bringing a voice of nature,” said Tara Houska of the Couchiching First Nation, as she pushed ...

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Kahnawake Sovereign Wealth Fund closes Toronto Stock Exchange

 The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange, to close the market and celebrate the Kahnawà:ke Sovereign Wealth Fund.

By Eve Cable Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As representatives of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) walked up the stairs of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on Wednesday afternoon, they were greeted by a huge billboard that read “Welcome Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.” “For the longest time in our history, ...

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Cherie Brant Appointed to Board of Directors of TD Bank Group

TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2021 – TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) (NYSE: TD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Brant to its Board of Directors. She also joins the Board’s Risk Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Cherie to TD’s Board of Directors. A trusted advisor to ...

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Six Nations woman named to Royal Bank of Canada board

TORONTO- Royal Bank of Canada has named Indigenous leader Roberta Jamieson to its board of directors, effective Aug. 1. Jamieson served as elected chief of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory from 2001 until 2004 and is a former Ontario ombudsman and former commissioner of the Indian Commission of ...

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Evidence is strong of emerging empowerment of the Indigenous economy 

By Shari Narine  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  With Canada facing a $400 billion debt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Indigenous peoples can play a vital role in strengthening the country’s economic situation.   “Indigenous people are saying we want to succeed in business, we want to be included, ...

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