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Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes

Nunavik village lifts state of emergency as water shortage stabilizes

MONTREAL — A village in Quebec's Far North has lifted a state of emergency triggered by a months-long water shortage.
Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone 'as quickly as possible': Ford

Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone 'as quickly as possible': Ford

TORONTO — Ontario intends to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a so-called special economic zone "as quickly as possible," Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ gives green light to LNG pipeline, with no need for new environmental assessment

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ gives green light to LNG pipeline, with no need for new environmental assessment

The British Columbia government says a decade-old environmental assessment certificate remains valid for the construction of a natural gas pipeline in northern СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, in a decision opposed by the province's Green Party and environmental groups.
BDC, First Nations Bank launch $100M initiative to support business acquisitions

BDC, First Nations Bank launch $100M initiative to support business acquisitions

Indigenous communities are set to get access to more capital to buy businesses as the First Nations Bank of Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada launch a new initiative.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nation builds small island, fisheries officials check for habitat damage

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ First Nation builds small island, fisheries officials check for habitat damage

VICTORIA — A British Columbia First Nation has built up a small artificial island in the tidal shallows of Coles Bay off Vancouver Island, triggering an investigation by fisheries officials into whether it involved habitat destruction and if authoriz

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Christina E.
Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

Election of Mexico's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice in 170 years raises hope and skepticism

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In his campaign for Mexico's Supreme Court, Hugo Aguilar sent a simple message: He would be the one to finally give Indigenous Mexicans a voice at one of the highest levels of government. “It's our turn as Indigenous people ...
'Diplomacy ends today': First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law

'Diplomacy ends today': First Nations warn of protests over Ontario mining law

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nation
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.
Indigenous opera singer Emma Pennell wins $25K emerging artist award

Indigenous opera singer Emma Pennell wins $25K emerging artist award

Indigenous soprano Emma Pennell has won a $25,000 emerging artist award. The 27-year-old opera singer will receive the RСÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Emerging Artist Award during weekend celebrations for the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.