Tag: First Nations
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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…
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Australia’s First Treaty with Aboriginal People: A Historic Opportunity
A Historic Step for Indigenous Rights in Australia Australia has reached a pivotal moment in its history with the passing of legislation to establish the nation’s first treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This landmark move is not just a legal formality but a powerful step towards addressing historical injustices and closing the…
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Historic Treaty with Aboriginal Peoples in Australia
Introduction Australia is on the verge of a historic transformation with the passing of its first treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This groundbreaking legislation has been hailed by First Nations leaders as a crucial step towards closing the socio-economic gap that has long existed between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This treaty represents…