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Canada moves to recognize NunatuKavut in southern Labrador – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Jul 12, 2018 HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. – The NunatuKavut community in southern Labrador is entering into talks with the Canadian government to negotiate an agreement on Indigenous rights and self determination, as Ottawa moves formally recognize the Inuit group. Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council, and Carolyn […]
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Indigenous leaders turn down invitation to meeting of premiers – CBC
Jul 12, 2018 ‘There really wasn’t much that came out of these meetings other than talk,’ Métis president says There’s still a meeting scheduled for next week between Canada’s premiers and Indigenous organizations, but it won’t include the leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami or the Métis National Council. They’re […]
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Canada and NunatuKavut enter into historic talks to recognize Indigenous rights and self-determination
July 12, 2018 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada and the NunatuKavut Community Council are committed to working together to advance reconciliation and renew their relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Announcement Hosted by the NunatuKavut Community Council
July 11, 2018 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will participate in an announcement between the NunatuKavut Community Council and the Government of Canada tomorrow (Thursday, July 12) at 9:30 a.m. Minister Dempster will join the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Todd Russell, President […]
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NunatuKavut Community Council: Historic Announcement in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on July 12, 2018
11 July 2018 NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell will be joined by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett to make a very important and historic announcement in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: NCC Head Office, 200 Kelland Drive Labrador MP Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary […]
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Opinion: The specific claims process is about justice for First Nations, not charity – CBC
Legal obligations have been breached or unfulfilled, and these failings must be remedied Jul 11, 2018 “Specific claims” is a simple phrase that describes a hugely important issue: the body of outstanding violations against First Nations, accumulated through colonial and post-colonial mistreatment and negligence. These violations, allegedly committed by the federal government, generally concern treaty […]
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Media advisory: Minister Bennett to make an announcement with NunatuKavut Community Council
Happy Valley-Goose Bay – Please be advised the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Todd Russell, the President of the NunatuKavut Community Council will make an announcement on the way forward between the NunatuKavut community and the Government of Canada. Date: July 12, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (ADT) Where: NunatuKavut […]
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Media advisory: Member of Parliament Mark Eyking to Make an Announcement in Membertou
From: Canadian Heritage MEMBERTOU, Nova Scotia – Mark Eyking, Member of Parliament (Sydney–Victoria), will announce funding for Mi’kmaw-Kina’matnewey on Wednesday. He will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. The details are as follows: DATE: […]
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Media Advisory: Premiers to meet with leaders of National Indigenous Organizations
Event : Bouctouche : 18 July 2018 EDITOR’S NOTE: Premier Brian Gallant will host Canada’s premiers and leaders of National Indigenous Organizations at Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche on Wednesday, July 18. All news media attending the meeting must be accredited. Accreditation for the 2018 summer meeting of Canada’s premiers, July 18-20 in Saint […]
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Statement from Premier MacLauchlan on Northern Pulp Effluent Treatment Facility
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today wrote to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeill reiterating the concerns of Prince Edward Islanders regarding Northern Pulp’s plans for a new effluent treatment facility in Pictou County. “I continue to hold these concerns, including the direct impacts in our province […]
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