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Some First Nations worry Carney's major projects bill will only lead to more conflict
Some First Nations are raising concerns about the federal government's plan to provide up-front approvals for major projects, ...
First Nations community members trapped as only airport closed due to smoke
Thousands of residents of remote northern First Nations closed in by wildfires are still waiting to be evacuated. On Thursday ...
Deer Lake, Webequie First Nations declare state of emergency over nearby wildfires
Deer Lake First Nation and Webequie First Nation each declared a state of emergency on Friday, as forest fires continue to ...
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National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn't blame First Nations leaders who are voicing frustration ...
Government response to wildfire evacuations from Manitoba First Nations slow, poorly communicated: leaders
Indigenous leaders in Manitoba are accusing the federal and provincial governments of poor communication, slow responses to ...
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Deer Lake, Webequie First Nations in Ontario’s north declare wildfire emergency
Webequie First Nation, about 540 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., declared a state of emergency on Thursday because of ...
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First Nations Worry Canada’s Push to Be an “Energy Superpower” Will Harm Them
Canada’s new prime minister is pushing to accelerate energy projects in a bid to decrease dependence on the US.
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
More than 50 First Nations in Canada — with 56,000 people total — depend on approximately 3,700 miles of winter roads. There ...
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Westinghouse, First Nations eye SMRs in NB
US-based Westinghouse Electric Company’s has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pabineau and Eel River Bar ...