Some First Nations leaders have successfully put heat on Ottawa to speed up Bill C-15, Canada’s UNDRIP legislation. The government responded by putting a time limit on the first round of Commons debate on the bill, in order to move it along to a Commons committee for further scrutiny. Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the …
Mark Podlasly of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition has been making the news as a champion for the rightful role of First Nations in the “mainstream economy.” To begin with, he says, they need access to capital to invest in projects in their territories, and to build true equity partnerships with resource developers. “Ottawa …
“We want jobs!” — Archie Patrick, former chief councillor, Stellat’en Nation First, please be aware that there is no central hiring or contracting agency. You need to apply to the individual companies and contractors. It would be a good idea to get your applications and info submitted now, rather than waiting. And don’t be afraid …
