By Matt Simmons Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Tahltan Central Government is evicting Doubleview Gold Corp. from its territory after the mineral exploration company refused to respect Tahltan laws and policies. Last week, the government issued the company a notice of opposition and said it will do whatever is necessary to ...
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Trump Casino Miami? Florida gambling bill raises possibility, but Seminoles and Walt Disney may fight it
By Terry Spencer, Bernard Condon And Brendan Farrington THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Donald Trump’s struggling Doral golf club near Miami could be thrown a lifeline if a Florida bill being hammered out behind closed doors allows more gambling in the state and the property is allowed to operate a ...
Read More »Ottawa funds development of First Nations owned B.C. geothermal project
By Bob Weber Canadian Press FORT NELSON, B.C. -Ottawa has committed more than $40 million to fund the development of geothermal power from a diminishing natural gas field in northern British Columbia. “It will serve as a model for other geothermal facilities across the country, particularly in the North and ...
Read More »First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
By Bob Weber THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON-Two of southern Alberta’s largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, the Siksika and Kainai say the review planned ...
Read More »Consultations with First Nations lacking on mines proposed in northwestern Ontario
15 mines could go into development in next decade By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jason Rasevych is encouraged by some news announced this past week in the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Mining Readiness Strategy. The report says a total of 15 mines could go into development ...
Read More »Head of new Indigenous committee aims for systemic change at Canada Energy Regulator
VANCOUVER-The leader of a new Indigenous Advisory Committee at the Canada Energy Regulator says he wants to fix the system of natural resource development in the country that has previously treated First Nations, Inuit and Metis people as an “afterthought.” Tribal Chief Tyrone McNeil, a Sto:lo member in British Columbia’s ...
Read More »Forestry funding boosts job opportunities for Indigenous youth
By Jamie Mountain Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BEAR ISLAND- In an effort to expand its forestry operations, Daki Menan Lands and Resources Corporation is receiving FedNor funding of $209,500. The investment will allow the social enterprise, which is controlled by Temagami First Nation (TFN) on Bear Island, to enhance forestry ...
Read More »Niobium exploration program near Moosonee put on pause
NioBay Metals Moosonee field office (Company photo) By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Exploration activities for the James Bay Niobium Project are currently on pause. Jan. 8, NioBay Metals Inc. received a three-year permit from the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines to drill about 20-30 test holes ...
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