Tag: First Nations
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First Nations Push Back as Prime Minister Navigates Northern BC Projects
Overview: Apmprime Minister’s Visit Amidst Local Tensions Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Prince Rupert today to meet with Coastal First Nations and discuss major projects unfolding across northern British Columbia. The meeting comes as Indigenous groups push back against environmental concerns, land rights questions, and, in some cases, the economic promises tied to resource…
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First Nation Opposes Major Projects Ahead of Prime Minister’s Prince Rupert Visit
Introduction: A pivotal moment in northern BC As Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Prince Rupert, Indigenous communities in northern British Columbia are voicing strong opposition to planned major projects. The meeting with Coastal First Nations aims to address the scope of ongoing developments and what they mean for local communities, the environment, and regional economies.…
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Ottawa’s $35.5 Billion Plan for First Nations Child Welfare Reform: What It Means
Overview of the Reform Plan Ottawa has introduced a sweeping plan valued at more than $35.5 billion aimed at reforming First Nations child welfare. The move, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, seeks to address long-standing concerns about how Indigenous children are cared for, their connection to family and culture, and the stability of…
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Ottawa offers $35.5B for First Nations child welfare reform
Overview of the New Plan Ottawa has unveiled a sweeping reform plan valued at more than $35.5 billion aimed at reshaping how First Nations children are supported within their communities. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, the initiative seeks to ensure that children in Indigenous communities remain connected to their families, cultures, and ancestral…
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Ottawa Unveils Over $35.5B Plan for First Nations Child Welfare Reform
Overview of the Reform Plan The federal government in Ottawa has announced a sweeping reform package worth more than $35.5 billion aimed at overhauling First Nations child welfare services. The plan focuses on keeping Indigenous children connected to their communities, cultures, and families, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and reducing the number of children removed…
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BC Grizzly Hunt Ban Under Scrutiny Again After Bella Coola Bear Attack
Introduction: A renewed debate in British Columbia The recent bear attack on a school group in British Columbia’s Central Coast has intensified conversations about the province’s long-standing ban on grizzly hunting. Enacted at the end of 2017, the ban allows First Nations communities to hunt grizzly bears for food while prohibiting other commercial or sport…
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Oil Pipeline Talk Is ‘Overfocusing’ on a Hypothetical, Says Energy Minister
Context: A debate fixated on a hypothetical project Canada’s energy minister has cautioned that the current discourse around a proposed oil pipeline is overly fixated on a hypothetical scenario rather than on advancing tangible, real proposals. In a wide-ranging interview, the minister argued that attention should shift toward practical plans brought forward by proponents and…
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Oil Pipeline Talk Is Overfocusing on a Hypothetical, Says Energy Minister
Headline vs. Reality: The Energy Minister Pushes Back The energy minister has pushed back against the fervent focus on a hypothetical oil pipeline project, arguing that policy discussions should align with concrete proposals rather than speculative scenarios. In a wide-ranging interview with National Post, the minister said: “The over-focusing on what right now is hypothetical……
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Brunswick House First Nation Shooting: Shelter-In-Place
Update on Brunswick House First Nation shooting and shelter-in-place advisory A shooting incident in Brunswick House First Nation on Sunday afternoon has prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place order as investigators from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Major Crimes Unit work to determine what happened and who is responsible. The ongoing investigation has led authorities to…
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LIV Golf in Adelaide: Controversy Over Pirltawardli Burial Site
Outcry over Pirltawardli protection and LIV plans Indigenous elders and native title holders in South Australia say they are distressed as the state weighs upgrading the North Adelaide golf course to host the Saudi-backed LIV tournament from 2028. The plan requires expanding the course, which would involve tearing up parts of the greens—despite warnings that…