First Nations News
- Group of First Nations files notice to sue federal government 23 Feb 2019 11:32 CKY An organization representing 21 Manitoba First Nations wants to take the Government of Canada to court for billions of dollars. The Treaty Land Entitlement Committee says it has filed a notice in federal court that if granted could pave the way for a …
- Dane eager to put her best foot forward on first Six Nations start 23 Feb 2019 03:57 Irish Independent 0 Comments Dane eager to put her best foot forward on first Six Nations start Independent.ie The Ireland Women can help further banish the painful memories of their opening Six Nations defeat to England when they take on Italy this evening before the …
- Joe Schmidt has faith Sean Cronin can put best foot forward for Ireland in first Six Nations start 22 Feb 2019 20:27 Telegraph.co.uk Joe Schmidt has backed Sean Cronin to put pressure on rested captain Rory Best when the 32-year-old hooker makes his full Guinness Six Nations debut on his 68th cap against Italy in Rome on Sunday. Leinster’s two-time Champions Cup-winning stalwart, who …
- Manitoba First Nations seek to sue Canada for not honouring treaty land entitlements 22 Feb 2019 19:01 CBC A group representing Manitoba First Nations is seeking to sue the federal government for failing to honour a two-decade-old promise to fulfil land debt. The Treaty Land Entitlement Committee of Manitoba (TLEC) filed a notice of application this week with …
- B.C. First Nations, environmentalists respond to NEB recommending Trans Mountain Pipeline approval 22 Feb 2019 18:23 Global News The National Energy Board (NEB) has decided the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project is in the public interest of Canadians and should go forward, subject to 156 conditions. The NEB has also made 16 new recommendations to the Government in Council. …
- Sean Cronin makes first Six Nations start as Joe Schmidt shuffles pack for Ireland's trip to... 22 Feb 2019 15:15 Irish Independent 0 Comments Sean Cronin makes first Six Nations start as Joe Schmidt shuffles pack for Ireland's trip to Rome Independent.ie Sean Cronin will make his first Six Nations start against Italy on Sunday as Joe Schmidt shuffles his pack for the trip to Rome. …
- Commentary: Partnerships with First Nations key to Canada’s mining resurgence 22 Feb 2019 14:46 Northern Miner If you are reading this on a cell phone or a computer, you have fueled the demand for the dozens of minerals that go into those devices. Copper, nickel, zinc, cobalt, gold, silver — just to name a few — are the backbone of the ever-growing digital economy. …
- Six Nations preview: Scotland aim for first win in France since 1999 22 Feb 2019 10:46 Week France vs. Scotland What: 2019 Six Nations round three When: Saturday 23 February Where: Stade de France, Paris Start time: 2.15pm (GMT) TV channel: live on BBC One Scotland haven’t won in Paris this century but they will never have a better chance of …
- Vaughn Palmer: Horgan shows his cards on sharing gambling proceeds with First Nations 22 Feb 2019 06:28 Vancouver Sun VICTORIA — The New Democrats this week announced “the largest agreement with First Nations in B.C. history,” a plan to divert hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling proceeds to Indigenous communities. The first $200-million instalment in the $3- …
- Dan George: First Nations are eyeing equity partnerships 22 Feb 2019 05:51 Vancouver Province A rendering of the northwest side of the proposed LNG Canada liquefaction plant and export terminal in Kitimat. LNG Canada / VSUNwp Many B.C. First Nations have benefit agreements with LNG and other resource projects, offering reliable and predictable …
