Derantech’s Mike Deranger – a man of vision and action
by John Copley (ANNews) – Mike Deranger is President of Derantech Welding Ltd. and Derantech Industries Inc. He is a 44 year old businessman with…
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Ottawa to stop compliance measures relating to C-27, reinstate funding and suspend court actions
On December 18, the federal government announced that it would cease activities relating to Bill C-27, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, and work with First…
Sparkling Buffalo: A unique enterprise by sparkling craftspeople
by John Copley The buffalo is a symbol of power, strength and survival, a spiritual animal that for centuries provided North America’s Indigenous peoples with…
Chief Darcy Bear receives CCAB’s Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
December 2015, Toronto, ON — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada) would like to…
Jacob Pratt is CCAB’s 2016 National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur
(Toronto, ON) — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to announce that…
First Nation leaders urge Trudeau government to stop proposed Site C dam
(Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2015) First Nation chiefs from British Columbia and representatives from the Assembly of First Nations are calling on the government…
First Nations and industry leaders to gather on Treaty 7 territory to discuss energy transmission
Tsuu T’ina, Alberta – The Indian Resources Council of Canada (IRC) is hosting the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM), conference and tradeshow at the Grey…
Nautuasis Safety Services offers unique job training initiatives
by John Copley Kevin Montour, owner/operator of Maskwacis-based, Nautuasis Safety Services Ltd. established his company on January 1, 2014. The 49 year old entrepreneur knew…
Alexander First Nation enters agreement with Native American Resource Partner
CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – Nov. 3, 2015) – Alexander First Nation (the “Nation”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Opportunities Alliance…
Two Aboriginal youth win Forest Industry Skills Awards
October 28, 2015 TORONTO – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) awarded the Skills Award for Aboriginal…