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NunatuKavut Community Council congratulates Premier Wakeham and Cabinet; looks forward to working together on shared priorities
HAPPY VALLEY–GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, October 30, 2025 – NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell issued the following statement after yesterday’s provincial Cabinet appointment: “On behalf of the NunatuKavut Community Council and our Governing Council, I offer congratulations to Premier Tony Wakeham on being sworn in as the Province’s 16th premier and on the appointment […]
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Premier Wakeham Announces Senior Appointments
October 30, 2025 The Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a number of senior appointments today. These include: Jamie Chippett is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, and as Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, on an acting basis. John Cowan is appointed […]
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Premier Wakeham Announces New Cabinet
October 29, 2025 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can look forward to real action from a new cabinet focused on delivering better healthcare, lower taxes and safer communities under the leadership of Premier Tony Wakeham. “We must use the opportunity in front of us to make a difference and deliver positive change so that more Newfoundlanders and […]
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Media Advisory: Details of Swearing-in Ceremonies for Premier-designate Tony Wakeham and Cabinet
October 28, 2025 Members of the media are advised that Premier-designate Tony Wakeham, will be sworn-in as the 16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) at Government House in St. John’s. A cabinet swearing-in ceremony will also take place at this time. Media representatives planning to cover the ceremonies are […]
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First Nations have good reason to be skeptical, Chief says – NB Media Co-op
October 23, 2025 ‘Our people, we have heard countless times … how things are safe, things are not going to be harmed,’ Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon tells environmental forum. The Chief of Fort William First Nation says history tells her to be skeptical about the safety of storing high-level nuclear waste in […]
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N.S. still failing to consult on law blocking protests on Crown land: Mi’kmaq leaders – Western Wheel
HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq leader in Nova Scotia says the provincial government continues to ignore First Nations’ concerns on a new law they say targets their community’s ability to protect its territory. HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq leader in Nova Scotia says the provincial government continues to ignore First Nations’ concerns on a new law they […]
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Throne speech outlines ‘change in motion’ on health care, affordability and housing
October 21, 2025 FREDERICTON – Today’s speech from the throne provided an outline of the government’s path forward on priority areas during this legislative session. Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault read the speech on behalf of the government, opening the second session of the 61st legislature. “Over the past year, we have seen the start of many […]
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Setting the standard: Burchill Wind – NB Media Co-op
October 9, 2025 The Holt government’s review of NB Power is a fitting time to highlight some of the many Indigenous renewable energy projects in the province. The Burchill Wind project near Lorneville, a significant milestone in sustainable energy development and Indigenous collaboration, should serve as inspiration when we plan our energy future. Operational since […]
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Chiefs Angered at Premier Houston’s Speed of Business & Lack of Respect
Mi’kma’ki – As the Nova Scotia government gathered until late in the evening on October 2, 2025, to debate their omnibus bills, so did Mi’kmaw leadership. “We were gathered for the past two days at a Treaty Education Conference, talking about our Rights and our Rightful place on these lands and waters, while Nova Scotia […]
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Celebrating a Year of Progress: APC Releases Its 2025 Annual Report
The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of growth, advocacy, and collaboration with Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Innu, and Passamaquoddy First Nation communities across Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and Maine. This year’s report highlights the dedication of Chiefs, staff, and community […]
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