AFN summit aimed at capitalizing on the ‘new fur trade’
Niagara Falls may be the honeymoon capital of Canada, but for this week, the Assembly of First Nations is turning it into an arena to discuss natural resources.
Mining
Atleo: mining and energy the ‘new fur trade’
Assembly of First Nations national Chief Shawn Atleo says the energy and mining industries represent the “new fur trade” for First Nations communities, according to a report in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.
Pay for police: RCMP to mining firms
Nunavut RCMP have just released their crime stats for the last year.
Ontario chief warns of another ‘Ipperwash’
A northwestern Ontario chief is warning of another “Ipperwash” and “KI” unless a mining company and the Ontario government include his community in gold exploration plans.
Kanesatake faces down mining company
A controversial mining proposal is bringing together two communities in Eastern Canada.
Innu dig in for battle with iron ore company
A dispute between an iron ore company and two Innu communities continues to boil.
Ontario clashes with northern FN leaders
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says opposition from First Nations leaders won’t stop his government from pushing ahead with legislation to define which northern parts of the province can’t be mined.
‘We meant war, not murder’
Resistance to a planned gold and copper mine in British Columbia’s interior carries echoes of another conflict for the Tsilhqo’in people who are leading the fight to have the project stopped.