New resource "superboard" in Northwest Territories could disrupt land claims
APTN National News Ottawa is planning to streamline the resource development process in the Northwest…
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Mistissini Cree, Stornoway Diamond Corporation set to work together on new mine
APTN National News The Cree Nation of Mistissini and Stornoway Diamond Corporation are set to…
APTN's Political Panel discusses the 2012 federal budget
APTN National News The Political Panel sits down with anchor Meagan Fiddler to talk about…
OPP investigating water company once linked to Bruce Carson
The water company Bruce Carson allegedly lobbied for in hopes of landing lucrative contracts with First Nations, is now under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police for allegedly defrauding clients, APTN National News has learned.
Conservatives axe First Nations statistics Crown corporation
The Conservative government has axed a First Nations-lead Crown corporation created to fill the statistical “gap” that exists when it comes to getting numbers from First Nations reserves and the urban Aboriginal population.
Ottawa to "integrate" First Nations consultation with resource project approval process
A major overhaul of how major resource development projects get approved unveiled in the federal budget Thursday could have an impact on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline which is in the midst of hearings to decide its fate.
Ottawa to “integrate” First Nations consultation with resource project approval process
A major overhaul of how major resource development projects get approved unveiled in the federal budget Thursday could have an impact on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline which is in the midst of hearings to decide its fate.
Federal budget promises money for education, water and legislation introducing private property on reserves
The federal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development department will cut millions of dollars in spending, according to the federal budget unveiled Thursday that also committed $275 million toward improving First Nation education and $330.8 million for replacing and fixing water infrastructure on reserves.
Government announces it's opening reserve land to prospecting companies
APTN National News APTN has learned that prospecting companies could soon have free-reign on reserve…