S Indigenous
IndigenousText
Imposed sterilizations: a painful part of the history of First Nations and Inuit women
Wendake, September 23, 2021 – Revolting, inconceivable, unacceptable and deeply unfair … Words fail to describe the disrespectful practice suffered by too many First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec, without their consent, a reality revealed in broad daylight during a report broadcast on the Enquête ce soir television program. While the stories of our […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Electric Royalties Provides Update on 8 Assets Within Royalty Portfolio
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – September 23, 2021 – Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: ELEC) (OTCQB: ELECF) (“Electric Royalties” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an asset update on its current royalty portfolio. Brendan Yurik, CEO of Electric Royalties, highlights, “It’s been an incredible period of growth since our last asset update in July and we’ve […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsAudio
Relations with the Indigenous communities – The Québec government has appointed a new negotiator in its dealings with the Mi’kmaq Nation
QUÉBEC CITY, Sept. 24, 2021 – Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs Ian Lafrenière today announced that the Québec government has appointed a new negotiator to represent it on the Québec-Mi’kmaq Nation discussion panel. Gilles Rouleau has been selected to fill this important position and will take up his duties on September 30, 2021. The Québec […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsAudio
Media Advisory: Assessment and State of the Situation one Year After the Unveiling of the AFNQL Action Plan on Racism and Discrimination
WENDAKE, September 23, 2021 – One year has passed since the AFNQL Action Plan on Racism and Discrimination unveiling. The Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), Ghislain Picard, invites media representatives to a press conference to take stock of the situation. For the occasion, leaders of the Atikamekw Nation will join Chief […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Makivik Corp.: Re-election of Minority Liberal Government ensures past progress is not lost
September 23, 2021 – Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Makivik Corporation congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party on their win in the 2021 Federal Election. We hope that the outcome of this year’s election brings continued support for, and meaningful dialogue with Indigenous communities across Canada. Most importantly, we hope to see the government address the […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
MCK: Medical Masks Required on all School Buses
(Kahnawake – 23, Seskehkó:wa/September 2021) Due to the ongoing fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Kahnawà:ke Public Health Team and the Public Safety Commission wish to advise the community that, effective immediately, medical masks* must be worn on Kahnawà:ke school buses at all times. In accordance with Public Health guidelines, […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
UQAT: COVID-19 | A lump sum payment of $100 per term for students: Back to school
When the Québec budget was tabled on March 25, 2021, a lump sum of $100 per term was announced for full-time college and university students. The measure was aimed at acknowledging the difficulties experienced by the students during the COVID-19 health crisis during the fall 2020 term and the winter 2021 term. Eligible students are […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Énergie Saguenay Project — Public Comments Invited on the draft Environmental Assessment and potential conditions
What is happening? September 22, 2021 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Énergie Saguenay Project, located in Quebec. The Agency invites the public and Indigenous peoples to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment Report, which includes the Agency’s conclusions and recommendations regarding the potential environmental effects […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Focus Graphite Engages NewFields Canada Mining & Environment to Design the Tailing Storage Facility and Water Management System for its Lac Knife Graphite Project in Québec
The new TSF will be designed to optimize the physical and geochemical stability of the tailings pile and meet global standards and best practices for environmental safety and water quality KINGSTON, ONTARIO – September 21, 2021) – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS) (OTCQX:FCSMF) (FRANKFURT:FKC) (“Focus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has retained […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousAudio
MCK: Public Health announces outbreak at Kateri School
(Kahnawake – 21, Seskehkó:wa/September 2021) The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) and the Kahnawà:ke Public Health Team wish to advise the community that an outbreak* has been identified at the Kateri School in two (2) nursery classrooms. Immediate measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of the students and staff. The investigation […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read More
