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Federal COVID-19 Indigenous business relief still leaves ‘critical gaps,’ says financial organization
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.
Marshall Decision at 20
OTTAWA, ON (October 24, 2019): In 1999, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case brought forward by Donald Marshall Jr., finding that...
Transformative change underway at Fisheries and Oceans Canada to advance reconciliation
A news release from the Government of Canada about how DFO is proceeding to advance reconciliation with First Nations across Canada.
Atlantic Indigenous Labour Market Initiative: Preparing Today’s Youth for Future Employment
Workforce talent recruitment and retention is one of the most urgent issues facing the Atlantic region. In the next decade, the Canadian economy is...
First Nation to resume fishery despite ongoing negotiations with DFO
A CTV article detailing Eel Ground First Nation resuming a treaty fishery for snow crab despite negotiations with DFO.