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Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi’kmaw Chiefs – CityNews
Jun 12, 2025 Nova Scotia’s continued failure to consult with First Nations on uranium exploration is a mistake that will further erode the province’s relationship with Mi’kmaq communities, says the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and a lawyer from Sipekne’katik First Nation. Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Tamara Young said the Mi’kmaq people were […]
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Auditor general reports on NB Power early retirement program
June 10, 2025 FREDERICTON – Auditor general Paul Martin tabled a report in the legislative assembly today that includes a review on the design, implementation and outcomes of NB Power’s 2022 early retirement program. Martin’s report noted a lack of demonstrated value for money, inadequate governance and oversight, and discrepancies in the application of program […]
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Provincial Government Announces New Commissioners to the Independent Appointments Commission
May 23, 2025 A resolution was passed yesterday (May 22) in the House of Assembly to appoint three new commissioners and reappoint four current commissioners to the Independent Appointments Commission. The three new commissioners are Rex A. Goudie, Nancy Healey and Karen Skinner. These new members were appointed through a merit-based process in consultation with […]
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Premier Hogan Announces New Cabinet
May 9, 2025 The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced his new Cabinet, with the Premier and all Ministers being sworn in at Government House. Today’s Cabinet and changes to departmental portfolios reflect the priorities of this new government and our vision for a stronger and brighter future for our […]
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Sitansisk Kolusuwakon April 25 to May 2, 2025 – St. Mary’s FN
2025 Spring Cleanup Dates and Information Spring Cleanup Runs from: Monday, April 14 to Friday, May 9 Seniors/Medical Clients can Call/Text Bill at 506-470-5629 for Assistance with Items Self-Service Bins at the following Locations: Paul Street, Pipeline Road, SMEC Parking Lot, Gabe Acquin Drive, Saulis Street The Following Items Must be Placed Curbside: Tires, Refrigerators, […]
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A town refuses to give up the school’s Native American mascot – and gets Trump’s support – CityNews Halifax
Apr 30, 2025 MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) — As a high school hockey player, Adam Drexler wore his Massapequa Chiefs jersey with pride. But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school’s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic. […]
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Trump says U.S. won’t recognize Indigenous People’s Day alongside Columbus Day – National Post
Apr 27, 2025 President accused Democrats of denigrating Christopher Columbus’ legacy President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American […]
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Is it time for a national Indigenous political party? Again? – APTN News
Apr 25, 2025 A Mi’kmaq man is talking about forming a national political party to promote and address Indigenous issues. D.J. Basque, who works in construction and runs the Mi’kma’ki Nation Outfitters clothing line, says the idea is to provide an alternative for First Nations, Inuit and Métis voters. “At the time I decided to […]
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Aknutmaqn (Newsletter) April 11, 2025 – Membertou FN
Aknutmaqn (Newsletter) April 11, 2025 – Membertou FN Read More: https://membertou.ca/april-11-2025/
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2 First Nation councillors resign after woman targeted in ‘vile’ online chat goes public – CBC
Apr 09, 2025 WARNING: This story contains references to violence and derogatory sexual comments Two elected councillors on a First Nation in Nova Scotia have resigned after screenshots surfaced of an online chat group they belonged to that included sexually derogatory references to women in the community and remarks relishing non-consensual sex. Screenshots of the Facebook chats were […]
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