Kanesatake ceases controversial talks with mining company
Mohawk council breaks off talks with mining company
Mining
BC First Nations hope new reports put pressure on government to overhaul mining rules
New reports put pressure on BC government to update mining rules
Maliseet want Ottawa to stop open-pit mine threatening dwindling harvesting area
The proposed mine is in the heart of Maliseet territory, 60 kilometres north of Fredericton.
Yukon First Nations ready to bring an open for business message to Vancouver trade show
APTN National News Hundreds of delegates are expected at a resource industry trade show next…
BC’s Mount Polley spill leaves lasting local legacy
The Mount Polley spill will leave a lasting legacy.
Chiefs cry foul after Ontario excludes them from Ring of Fire corporation board
Some chiefs in the Ring of Fire are expressing disappointment after First Nations were excluded from a board that deals with infrastructure development in their territory.
New online currency could provide sovereignty to First Nations
By Maike Eikelmann APTN National News A new form of virtual currency…
Yukon government allows mining in the peel watershed region
APTN National News The Yukon government announced it will allow mining in the peel watershed…
First Nations in Quebec threaten to take province to court
Quebec First Nations are not happy with the new legislation.
The comments come after the province passed a law that undercuts First Nations consultations around mining.