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01.18.10
The government of Quebec supports the initiative of the Conseil tribal Mamuitun mak Nutashkuan on the take-over of the forest management of the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Preserve.
»» Link
 

01.18.10
The Innu community of Mashteuiatsh is allocated financial assistance in the amount of 600 000 $ from the government of Quebec.
»» Link

 

01.10.10
The community of Kitcisakik receives 1,4 million $ from the federal and provincial governments, of which, 195 000 $ is earmarked for economic development to improve their living conditions.
»» Link

 

01.09.10
The community of Nutashkuan gets a subsidy of close to 570 000 $.
»» Link

 
11.28.09
The Olympic torch will be traveling across 10 First Nations communities, between November 29 2009 and January 1st 2010.  In chronological order:  Cacouna, Pessamit, Essipit, Mashteuiatsh, Wendake, Wôlinak, Odanak, Kahnawake, Timiskaming and Pikogan.
»» Link
 
11.25.09
The AFNQL announces the realization of the Aboriginal Vocational Training Centre with support from Human Resources and Skills development Canada
»» Communiqué
 
11.24.09
The Innu community of Mashteuiatsh joins together with Cegertec to create a whole new firm of engineering consulting firm, called Kaniu.
»» Full Article (fr)
 
11.19.09
The Innu community of Essipit and Boisaco agree to take concerted actions as regards the planning and development of the territory in which they cohabit.
»» Full Article (fr)
 

11.19.09
Development prospers in Wendake: a contribution of  $525,000 is allocated to the community to develop its tourism sector, and for an ongoing study on the feasibility of a multifunctional amphitheater.
»» Article 1: $525,000 contribution (fr)
»» Article 2: multifunctional amphitheater (fr)

 
11.18.09
The project of a tourism and community center in Mashteuiatsh could come into being in 2010.
»» Full Article (fr)
 
11.15.09
The potential of non-timber forest products (NTFP)
»» Full Article (fr)
 

11.02.09
Agreement between the Naskapi Nation and the Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones (SAA) 
»» Link

 

10.30.09
The Attikamekw Band Council presents a project of an economic and sociocultural development cooperative at the OECD World Congress, in Quebec City.
»» Full Article (french)

 

10.28.09
Aboriginal Business Development Fund : a new initiative of the Business Development Bank of Canada for First Nations entrepreneurs (increased access to capital)   
»» Link

 

10.27.09
Destination Sept-îles Nakauinanu proposes a train excursion to an Innu traditional encampment.
»» Full Article (french)

 
10.25.09
Volunteer architects renovate Kitcisakik houses
»» Full Article (french)
 

10.24.09
The Innus de Uashat Mani-Utenam constitute an average annual contribution of $57M to the economy of Sept-Îles.
»» Full Article (french)

 

10.22.09
The Galeries Montagnaises are renovating with an aboriginal touch in mind:  a renovation program of $4M.
»» Full Article (french)

 
10.21.09
Le Centre d’aide innu opens its doors in Uashat mak Mani-Utenam
»» Full Article (french)
 

10.21.09
The Institut culturel éducatif montagnais (ICEM) will now carry the name of Institut Tshakapesh.
»» Full Article (french)

 
10.01.09
Community of Ekuanitshit : 2,5 M $ to fund a House of Innu culture (Maison de la culture)
»» Link (french)
 
09.21.09
Mashteuiatsh could become co-owner of the AbitibiBowater sawmill of Roberval.
»» Full Article (french)
 
09.18.09
Essipit : The green light to an hydroelectric mini-plant
»» Full article (french)
 
09.17.09
RBC Financial Group appoints ex-Aboriginal Chief, Phil Fontaine, as special adviser 
»» Full article
 
09.17.09
Canada, Quebec and the Mi’gmaq Nation celebrate the beginning of a new relationship
»» Link
 
09.15.09
The Community Futures Development Corporations (SADC) in Waswanipi and Kuujjuaq
»» Full article (french)
 
09.01.09
The government of Canada launches a new agency of regional economic development for the Far North.
»»» Lien
 

09.01.09
Information on the communities is available on the website of the department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
»»» Link

 
08.28.09
The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) inaugurates its Pavilion of the First Peoples.
»»» Full Article
 
08.22.09
Assembly of First Nations : Shawn Atleo succeeds Phil Fontaine
»» Full Article
 
08.20.09
Un centre universitaire à La Tuque?
»»» Full Article (french)
 
08.20.09
Basse-Côte-Nord : des livraisons qui coûtent cher
»»» Full Article (french)
 
08.19.09
5 prominent Aboriginal business leaders.
»»» Link
 
07.22.09
Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program: a fund of $2 million allocated for the First Nations of Quebec!
»» Backgrounder
 
07.27.09
New information on the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec Regions program
»»» New infos
»»» Targeted communities
 
07.27.09
Government of Canada Increases Access to Business Financing for First Nations in Quebec
»»» Link
 
07.25.09
Silviculture and aboriginal projets : Quebec will contribute 3.8 million dollars
»»» Full Article (french)
 

07.22.09
Studies by UQAT and the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Observatory:
»» Article (french): Aboriginal clientele has injected about 100 million dollars into the regional economy of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
»» Article (french): Aboriginals are better educated but under employed.

 

07.21.09
Construction of an Elders Residence in Lac Simon.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

07.19.09
D’Aiguebelle Park is offering a tourism promotion On the Tracks of the Abitibiwinnis.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

07.19.09
Old City of Quebec – Wendake: a new shuttle service will soon be available.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

07.19.09
Pikogan wishes to assume its place in the forestry industry.
»»» Full Article (french)

 
07.14.09
The Université du Québec in Chicoutimi (UQAC) is training Aboriginal health and social workers.
»»» Full Article (french)
 
06.15.09
The Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada reaffirms Canada’s commitment to self-governance and land claim agreements.
Source: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
»» Link
 

06.10.09
A new federal government initiative :  Community Adjustment Fund 
Source: www.nrcan.gc.ca
»» Link

 
05.13.09
Umek : Success story of a partnership with the Innus.
Source: Journal Haute-Côte-Nord
»» Full Article (french)
 
06.09.09
The Algonquins in Lac Simon welcomes Minister Pierre Corbeil
Source: www.saa.gouv.qc.ca
»» Link (french)
 

06.05.09
AFN’s National Chief, Phil Fontaine, retires.
Source: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
»» Link 

 
06.05.09
Financial aid in the amount of 125 000$ to the community of Obedjiwan.
 
05.29.09
Pikogan and Lac Simon would like their communities to be more involved in the development of mining in their region.
»» Full Article (french)
 
05.28.09
The Micmacs of Gaspésie join forces to present a wind farm project.
Source: Le Soleil
»» Full Article (french)
 

05.26.09
A Native from the Huron-Wendat Nation at the head of Office de tourisme de Québec.
Source: Le Soleil
»» Full Article (french)

 
05.20.09
A joint project Wendake – Quebec
Source: Le Soleil
»» Full Article (french)
 

04.29.09
Government of Canada partners with the Business Development Bank of Canada to improve financing of First Nations businesses.
»»» Link

 

04.29.09
Governments of Canada and Quebec take additional action to further address immediate forest sector challenges.
»»» Link for the article 
»»» Community Adjustment Fund
 
 

04.20.09
The Band Council of Natashquan is getting ready to hold once again the reins of its finances.
»»» Link (french) 

 

04.20.09
Betsiamites took the decision to re-launch its project to build two miniature power-plants on Rivière du Sault aux Cochons, in Forestville.
»»» Link (french)

 

04.15.09
La Romaine hydroelectric project : Ekuanitshit receives 75M$.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

04.14.09
A member of the Huron-Wendat Nation at the head of the Office du tourisme de Québec.  
»»» Link (french) 

 

04.14.09
The government of Canada will provide skill development opportunities to Aboriginal Canadians.
»»» Link 

 

04.11.09
Airline carrier, Provincial Airlines, undertakes to fill the gap in regional air services.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

04.09.09
The tourism industry memorializes Major Kistabish.
»»» Full Article (french)

 

04.09.09
$4M for the renovation of the mall Les Galeries Montagnaises.
»»» Full Article (french)

 
03.11.09
EMPLOYMENT - SILVICULTURAL WORKERS available within the Quebec Federation of Forestry Cooperatives network.
»» Job offers (french only)
 
03.29.09
Governnment of Canada signs an agreement with the gespeg Mi'kmaq Nation and invests in infrastructures in Forillon Park of Canada.
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
»» Link 
 

03.29.09
Paul Martin extends hand to aboriginal businesses. Visit the web site: http://www.capefund.ca/en.html
Source: La Presse canadienne
»» Link 

 
03.27.09
Minister Pierre Corbeil allocates a subsidy of 125 000 $ to the Attikamek community of Obedjiwan.
Source: www.saa.gouv.qc.ca
»» Link (french)
 

03.25.09
Produits forestiers innus secures a Timber supply forest management agreement (TSFMA).
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»» Link (french)

 
03.24.09
A Desjardins cash dispenser is now in operation in Wemotaci.
Source: L'Écho de La Tuque
»» Full article  
 

03.18.09
The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is contemplating to modify the rules overseeing the governance of aboriginal communities.    
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»» Link (french)

 

03.17.09
Aboriginal economy: Progress is in jeopardy.
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»» Link (french)

 

03.17.09
Innu Mikun Airlines concludes an historic agreement with the Band Councils of Unamen Shipu and Pakua Shipi and will provide daily services to the population of Natashquan, La Romaine, Saint-Augustin, Blanc-Sablon and Sept-Îles.
Source: Journal Le Nord-Côtier
»» Full article

 

03.10.09
The government of Quebec wants to see an accrued development of aboriginal tourism.
Source: Journal de Montréal
»» Full article

 

03.10.09
Quebec allocates 1M$ for the purposes of labor force development for forestry and manufacturing operations of the Produits forestiers innus.
Source: Journal de Sept-îles
»» Ful article

 

03.09.09
Connecting the communities:  High speed Internet should be accessible almost everywhere in Quebec within the next seven years.   
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»» Link (french)

 

03.09.09
The Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec and the Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec officialize their partnership through a Relationship Agreement.
Source: Communiqué - Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec
»» Full article

 

03.12.09
Cell phone services now available in Kawawachikamach.
Source: www.saa.gouv.qc.ca
»» Link (french)

 

03.08.09
Road project to widen route 175 in 2009 : the first contract is awarded to the Innus.
Source: Le Quotidien
»» Full article

 

03.08.09
The Auberge Maison Robertson wins the highly-coveted award Coup de cœur du public (Peoples’ choice award) at the 2009 gala of the Grands Prix du tourisme of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
Source: Pekuakamiulnuatsh
»» Full article

 
02.27.09
Government of Canada and Aboriginal Advisory Board Working to Improve Economic Development.
Source: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
»» Link 
 

02.24.09
The federal government announces the allocation of 4,9 M$ to the project called “Anionwentsaen.”
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»» Link (fr)  

 

02.24.09
The Entreprises Atik Nutashkuan begins construction works for the erection of a bridge over the Négaska River.
Source: Le Nord-Côtier
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.23.09
Essipit is contemplating building two mini-hydroelectric plants on the Upper North Shore.
Source: Plein-Jour en Haute-Côte-Nord
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.18.09
Uranium: a promising future on the North Shore.
Source: Le Nord-Côtier
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.16.09
History of Aventure Mikuan
Source: Le Quotidien
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.16.09
The Crees will no longer tolerate being excluded from the mining development.
Source: Les Affaires
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.15.09
Grand Chief Eva Ottawa addresses the business circle of Trois-Rivières.
Source: Le Nouvelliste
»» Full Article (fr)

 

02.12.09
Minister Pierre Corbeil is determined to strengthen the links with the Innu communities.
Source: www.saa.gouv.qc.ca
»» Link (fr)

 

02.01.09
2009 Federal Budget:
»» Complete Budget
»» Announcements intended for th First Nations
Source: Website of the government of Canada

 
01.25.09
Hydroelectricity:
»» The Innus are thinking big 
»» The hydroelectric project of Lower-Churchill : Some of the Innus living in the Upper North Shore are being consulted
Source: radio-canada.ca (french)
 
01.22.09
The First Nations Award will not be renewed in its third year.
»» Communiqué
 
01.20.09
In Mistissini, the tourism industry is celebrating: Baie-James Tourism and Eeyou Istchee Tourism are together in 2008 to underline the achievement of the regional tourism industry.
Source: La Sentinelle
»» Full article (french)
 
01.20.09
The government of Quebec is granting 120 000 $ to a project of reconciliation between the communities of Listuguj and Pointe-à-la-Croix.
»» SAA Communiqué (french)
»» Article of cyberpresse.ca (french)
 
01.18.09
Aboriginal Entrepreneur is launching a blog on economic development
»» Link 
 

01.16.09
A new Innu quarter in Sept-Îles:  The project is going into action.
Source: radio-canada.ca
»» Link

 

01.14.09
The MRC of the Upper North Shore and Manicouagan become allies of Pessamit.
Source: Journal Haute-Côte-Nord Ouest
»» Full article (french)

 
01.09.09
Government of Canada Launches New Measures to Support Aboriginal Economic Development.
»»» Link
 
01.05.09
Québec Steps in to Help Businesses with the Renfort Program.
»»» Communiqué
»»» Description of the Renfort program
 
12.19.08
Federal minister says chiefs need longer terms of office - First Nations | Two-year mandates are insufficient.
»»» Link 
 

12.16.08
A special report on the economy of the First Nations in the magazine Les Affaires. (All articles in french)
» Specific funding for aboriginal projects
» The First Nations : well determined to take their rightful place
» A workforce ready to work 
» Volunteers at the service of businesses

 

12.02.08
Mikun Airlines, an Innu company, intends to serve in a near future the sector of the Lower North-Shore.  An agreement was concluded with the Band Councils of la Romaine and Saint-Augustin to put in place a regular service.  Since 2001, Air Labrador was the only firm providing airline services on the Lower North-Shore
Source : www.radio-canada.ca
»»» Link (french)  

 
11.29.08
Historic Agreement:  Boisaco, a forest company and the Innus of Essipit sealed an alliance that is bearer of eventual business relations.
Source : Le Soleil
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.22.08
Promising agreement between the airline company Air Labrador and Innu Takuaikan Uashat man Mani-Utenam (ITUM)
Source : Journal le Nord-Côtier
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.16.08
The Innus of Nutashkuan acquire the sawmill of Rivière-Saint-Jean.
Source : Le Portageur
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.26.08
The territory of the Pikogan community is expanded. 
Source : www.radio-canada.ca
»»» Link (french)
 

11.01.08
Minister Pelletier announces 760 000 $ for the economic development of the Odanak community.
Source : Site web SAA
»»» Link (french)

 
11.13.08
The Algonquin economy embarks in a tourism venture – Kitigan Zibi wishes to develop its cultural center.
Source : La Gatineau
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.10.08
The mining exploration is falling apart:  While the mining companies were making a lot of money a few weeks ago, now, some of them are not ruling out bankruptcy, due to the financial crisis.
Source : Journal la Frontière
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.18.08
The Crees could possibly sell electricity to Hydro-Quebec.
Source : Cyberpresse
»»» Link (french)
 
11.03.08 :
Approximately 400 members of the Cree Nation on the working site of Eastmain-1-A-Sarcelle-Rupert this summer
Source : Le Jamésien
»»» Full article (french)
 
11.03.2008
Benoît Pelletier, the Minister of the Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones, is leaving politics.
Source: cyberpresse
»»» Link
 
11.02.08
The Government of Canada appointed a new federal Cabinet. Note that Chuck Strahl remained at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and that Denis Lebel replace Jean-Pierre Blackburn at Economic Development.
Source: www.canada.gc.ca
The Canadian Ministry
 

10.23.2008
New generation of leaders nurtures explosion of successful native enterprises.
Source: Globe and Mail
»»» Full article

 
10.23.2008
Hydroelectric power plants: Quebec signed a protocol of understanding with municipalities to allow municipalities to develop hydroelectric projects on Quebec Rivers.
Source: Journal de Québec
»»» Full article (french)
 
10.23.2008
Financial crisis – Mining exploration is facing a shortage of resources
Source: Journal de Québec
»»» Full article (french)
 
10.22.2008
The Innu from Unamen Shipu are still striving to construct a small hydroelectric power plant on the Olomane River.
Source:
»»» Link (french)
 
10.19.2008
In an effort to reduce its dependence on government assistance, the Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Development Corporation has hired a non-Aboriginal Executive Director to conduct this reform
Source: La Presse
»»» Full article (french)
 
10.18.2008
La Romaine: Hydro-Quebec reached an agreement with Unamen Shipu and Pakua Shipi.
Source: www.radio-canada.ca
»»» Link (french)
 
10.15.2008
Extension of highway 138: participation of the Innu of Nutashkuan.
Source: Journal le Nord-Côtier
»»» Full article (french)
 

10.11.2008
Investment from the Government of Quebec for an access road to Obedjiwan.
Source: Echo de la Tuque
»»» Full article (french)

 
10.11.2008
Air transport to Val-d’Or: A new 5.5 million dollar complex will be built to attract mining companies and to make Val-d’Or a major hub for air traffic in the far north.
Source: La Presse
»»» Full article (french)
 
10.08.2008
Portrait of Simon Coocoo, Band Council Chief from Wemotaci, discussing the three pillars of development for his community.
Source: Le Nouvelliste
»»» Full article (french)
 

09.29.08
The Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, announced « Plan North »
Source: Montreal Gazette
»»» Link

 

09.18.08
Aboriginal / Non-Aboriginal Partnership: The Innu from Natashquan are partnering with a company from Quebec for the Extension of Highway 138 from Natashquan to Kegaska, on the Lower North Shore.
Source : www.radio-canada.ca
»»» Article 1 Article 2 (french)

 

09.16.08
The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) planned their 15th Annual National Conference & AGM on October 5-8 2008 in Montreal.
»»» Link

 

09.02.08
Oil and gas exploration companies are proliferating in the Sept-Îles and Mingan regions.
Source: Nord-Est newspaper
»»» Article (french)

 
09.09.2008
Information Notice of the AFNQL's Office of Fiscal Relations.
»»» Document
 

02.09.08
Lately, the Government of Canada launched an engagement process to seek input in the development of a new federal framework for Aboriginal economic development. For the complete information, click on this link: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nr/prs/m-a2008/2-3077-eng.asp .
To transmit your comments and suggestions before September 30: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd/dsg-fra.asp
Source: Website of the Government of Canada

 

08.08.08
First Nations of Canada are currently implementing a full service non-profit central finance authority that includes investment and borrowing services, the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA)
Source: First Nations Finance Authority Bulletin
»»» Full article

 

08.15.08
Financial assistance of 400 000 $ to the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw to support a rural laboratory geared towards the economic and socio-cultural development of the Atikamekws.
Source: Echo de la Tuque
»»» Full article (french)

 

08.10.08
A study conducted by the Centre d’aide technologique aux entreprises de la Côte-Nord shows that there is space for an energy niche in the area.
Source: Baie-Comeau Newspaper
»»» Full article (french)

 

08.03.08
ADL diversifies its investments to remain the major economic player for Mashteuiatsh and the area.
Source: Progrès-Dimanche
»»» Full article (french)

 
08.01.08
The Mohawk community of Akwesasne received a $295,658 grant from the Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones.
Source: Website of SAA
»»» Link
 
07.25.08
Follow-up – Hydroelectric facility of La Romaine
Article 1 »» Negotiations have began between Mingan and Hydro-Quebec (french)
Article 2 »» The Innu of Nutashkuan signed a $43 million agreement with Hydro-Quebec (french)
Source: Journal de Baie-Comeau and le Nord-Est
 
07.23.08
Threatened community wind energy projects: municipalities and aboriginal communities that have been waiting very long to benefit from this windfall, might not obtain any project at all because of the conditions imposed by the government.
Source: La Presse
»»» Full Article (french)
 
07.04.08
The winners of the First Nations Prize, announced during the gala ceremony of the Quebec Entrepreneurhsip Contest, are finally known. It is Auberge Maison Robertson and First Nations Memorials!
»»» Press release
»»» Photos
 

07.01.08
The Innus of Ekuanitshit, the MRC de Minganie and the Municipality of Rivière-au-Tonnerre have guaranteed their participation in the new project of AXOR, a hydroelectric project situated on the site of the Chute du Grand Sault.
Source : The Nord-Côtier Newspaper
»»» Article (french only)

 

07.01.08
The Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs names a new member to the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board.
Source: Website of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
»»» Link

 

06.28.08
A architecture and urban design workshop is currently taking place in Uashat.  Within the scope of a hands-on training, architecture and town planning students of Université Laval and other countries come to conceive a new district in the Innu territory, more precisely the expansion of the Uashat reserve.
Source : The Nord-Côtier Newspaper
»»» Article (french only)

 
06.23.08
The government of Quebec is taking over the administration of the access roads to the aboriginal communities.
Source : The ÉCHO de La Tuque Newspaper
»»» Article (french only)
 

20.06.08
The Innus will be ready to welcome on their site, the cruise passengers who will draw alongside Sept-îles, in May 2009.
Source : The Nord-Est Newspaper
»»» Article (french only)

 

15.06.08
Le ministre Benoît Pelletier en visite dans la communauté algonquine de Kitcisakik
Source : Website of SAA
»»» Link (french only)

 
06.01.08
Articles on Economic Development in Wemotaci (french only):
»»» The community will have its strategic planning
»»» Banking on tourism
»»» Partnership: but not at all costs
»»» A mini power plant project for the Atikamekw Nation: potential spin-offs
Source: Le Nouvelliste and l'Echo de Le Tuque
 

06.01.08
Air Creebec: A worthwhile company that deserves to be known.
Source: Le Progrès-Dimanche
»»» Lien (french only)

 
05.30.08
The Conseil des Montagnais du Lac Saint-Jean will build a section of the autoroute to four lanes, within the scope of a project to widen route 175 des Laurentides
Source: Le Quotidien
»»» Lien (french only)
 

05.25.08
Wind energy for the First Nations: the government wishes to maximize the economic impacts for the aboriginal and regional wind energy projects, by allowing them to sell their electricity at a cost higher than that of the private enterprises.
Source: Le Soleil
»»» Lien (french only)

 
05.22.08
Ottawa grants $2,7M to Transport ferroviaire Tshiuetin
Source: Le Nord-Côtier
»»» Lien (french only)
 
05.01.08
Job opportunities at the First Nations Forestry Solidarity Coop
New Click here »»»
Planters (Saguenay)
New
Click here »»» Brushers (Saguenay)
New Click here »»» Brushers - Planters (Kitigan Zibi et Manawan)

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Foremen in silviculture
 
04.29.08
Job offer at the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI)!
Job Description: Project Manager
Deadline: May 16 2008
 

04.24.08
An $80M project to build a small Atikamekw power plant on the Manawan River
Source : Le Nouvelliste
Lien (French) »»»

 
04.20.08
Chisasibi Business Service Centre : in the process of setting up a co-op to research, identify and eventually harvest mushrooms to sell in Canada, the U.S. and in Japan.
Source : The Gazette
Details »»»
 
04.18.08
The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada puts the document « Aboriginal Consultation and accommodation» on their website.
Source : INAC Website
Lien »»»
 
04.17.08
Three new appointments to the National Aboriginal economic Development Board
Source : INAC Website
Lien »»»
 
04.16.08
The residents of the Far North are soon to benefit from services provided by le Mouvement des coopératives Desjardins.
Source : Journal de québec
Details (French) »»»
 
04.15.08
Discover the new AFNQL website at www.apnql-afnql.com
 
04.15.08
First Nations Statistical Institute Moves Forward With Board Appointment
Source : INAC Website
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04.01.08
A good business relationship with First Nations is vital to the future of Canada’s mining industry.
Source : The Vancouver Sun
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03.29.08
Quebec Entrepreneurship Contest : 10 applications for the First Nations Prize!!!
More details to come...

 
03.14.08
The community of La Romaine signs an agreement of 1,11 M$ with the SAA.
Link (FR) »»»
 
03.14.08
The community of Natashquan signs a Statement of understanding and mutual respect with the SAA.
Link (FR) »»»
 
03.03.08
Angry over the recent federal budget, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine has called for another national day of action.
Link »»»
 
03.04.08
The Assembly of the First Nations (AFN) and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) join forces to improve the economic situation of the First Nations, with the signature of a draft treaty at the convention of the PDAC.
Link (FR) »»»
 
03.07.08
Inauguration of the Hôtel-Musée of Wendake
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03.07.08
File – Potential employment in the mining sector
Article 1 »»»
Article 2 (FR) »»»
Article 3 (FR) »»»
 
03.07.08
The community of Listuguj wants to buy the Maria sawmill
Details (FR) »»»
 
02.22.08
The First Nations Forestry Solidarity Coop : a file in evolution
Link (FR) »»»
 
02.21.08
The Crees of Eeyou Istchee and Government of Canada: a new relationship through partnership.
Link »»»
 
02.14.08
Long Point : Minister Benoît Pelletier signs a framework agreement and five letters of understanding with the Long Point First Nation in Winneway.
Link »»»
 

01.20.08
Consult the Special study on the involvement of Aboriginal communities and businesses in economic development activities in Canada. This study was prepared in March 2007 by the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples.
Complete study

 

01.15.08
Speech by Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, on the subject, among other things, of economic development at the Extraordinary Assembly of First Nation Chiefs of December 13, 2007
Source: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
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01.14.08
Competition sponsored by the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export, the Quebec Grand Prix Quality Awards were created to recognize outstanding accomplishments by private business and by public organizations in pursuit of excellence.
Source: www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca
Link (french) »»»
 

 







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
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