by Shane Birley | May 8, 2020
A First Nations financial organization in the Atlantic region is voicing concern over the exclusion of band-owned, non-taxable businesses in federal financial relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.In April, the federal government announced $306.8...
by Shane Birley | Oct 25, 2019
OTTAWA, ON (October 24, 2019): In 1999, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case brought forward by Donald Marshall Jr., finding that the 18th century “peace and friendship” treaties between the British government and Mi’kmaq and Maliseet had to be...
by Shane Birley | Sep 11, 2019
A news release from the Government of Canada about how DFO is proceeding to advance reconciliation with First Nations across Canada. Ottawa, Ontario- The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on the recognition of...
by Shane Birley | Jul 15, 2019
Workforce talent recruitment and retention is one of the most urgent issues facing the Atlantic region. In the next decade, the Canadian economy is expected to offer significant opportunities for employment. Those opportunities reflect both Canada’s emergence as a...
by Shane Birley | Jun 26, 2019
A CTV article detailing Eel Ground First Nation resuming a treaty fishery for snow crab despite negotiations with DFO. FREDERICTON — The chief of the Eel Ground First Nation in northeastern New Brunswick says his members have resumed a treaty fishery for snow...
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