Some Alberta First Nations are critical of a new oilsands biodiversity report
A report showing plant and animal life in the oilsands region is flourishing at more than 80 per cent compared to undisturbed areas is raising…
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Site C Dam is final straw for BC’s Treaty 8 First Nations
VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ – The B.C. government cannot expect support from First Nations for its much-touted liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects if the province…
Study suggests link between oilsands and Fort Chip illnesses
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) and the Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN), in collaboration with researchers from the University of Manitoba, have released a…
Chef Shane Chartrand combines artistry with delicious cuisine
A well-known Edmonton chef is on the way up to making his mark in the industry on a Canada-wide scale. For Shane Chartrand, the road…
BC First Nations pledge to continue fight against Northern Gateway Pipeline
On December 19, 2013 the Joint Review Process released its report on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project which included 209 recommended requirements for approval of the…
CCAB welcomes Fort McKay First Nation as a Patron Member
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is welcoming Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) to their distinguished group of Patron Members. CCAB president and CEO…
Lubicon Lake Youth Council wages court battle to save park
Members of the Lubicon Lake Nation have found themselves back in court to defend their lands, only this time it is their children at the forefront….
AltaGas launches new development fund to support First Nations entrepreneurs
On May 26, AltaGas Ltd. Chairman and CEO, David Cornhill presented a $500,000 cheque to the Indian Business Corporation (IBC), an Aboriginal Financial Institution, during…
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business celebrates in Calgary
On May 13, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) held its annual Calgary Gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and celebrated a new business…
Aksis and partners to host industry dialogue in Edmonton: May 29
Aksis, an Aboriginal business and professional association that was launched in Edmonton late last fall, is made of Aboriginal businesses, professionals and students, along with…