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Bill to have Inuktut on election ballots gains traction – NNSL Media
Parliamentary committee grants approval as bill moves to Senate for review Inuktut is a step closer to being included on election ballots in Nunavut following a two-year battle by Nunavut MP Lori Idlout to pass a private member’s bill. The proposed legislation was recently accepted by the Procedure and House Affairs Committee (PROC) and must […]
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Media Release: Bill C-53 not Moving Ahead Is a Good Decision
London, Ontario December 16th, 2024 — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree has confirmed that Bill C-53 will not be moving forward in a meeting with the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN) on Monday December 9th. If the Bill was passed it would provide recognition for certain Metis governments in […]
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Baker Lake council to decide on mayor’s replacement in January – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 16, 2024 Former mayor Kevin Iksiktaaryuk resigned Tuesday Baker Lake councillors haven’t decided yet whether to appoint a new mayor from the current council or hold a byelection to replace former mayor Kevin Iksiktaaryuk, who resigned Dec. 10. The decision will be made at the council’s first meeting in January, said Sheldon Dorey, Baker […]
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If Canada’s government changes, what happens to the Dehcho Process? – Cabin Radio
December 16, 2024 With a federal election scheduled next year, Dehcho negotiators are starting to plan for the possibility of a Conservative government in Ottawa. Most polling currently shows the Conservatives 20 points or more ahead of the Liberals and on course for a majority government unless something significant changes. The question of the election […]
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Dene Nation Concerned over Appointment of a Single Administrator, after Removal of GNWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- [YELLOWKNIFE, DENENDEH – DECEMBER 11, 2024] The Dene Nation expressed grave concerns over the dismissal of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Health and Social Services leadership council. The announcement from Health Minister Lisa Semmler was met with criticism by Dene leaders who have passed resolutions calling for systemic changes to […]
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Iqaluit councillor takes leave to seek alcohol treatment – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 11, 2024 Coun. Sam Tilley thanks colleagues for support, plans to continue serving after completing program Iqaluit Coun. Sam Tilley says he will be stepping away from council for two months in the new year to seek alcohol treatment. Tilley made the announcement at Tuesday’s city council meeting, the last one of the year. […]
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Public Administrator appointed in place of NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council
December 10, 2024 Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that as of December 16, 2024, the NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be replaced with a Public Administrator. The increasing challenges and pressure on the health and social services system across the Northwest Territories, and in particular the operational challenges […]
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Chief Mackenzie calls AFN resolution ‘a huge accomplishment’ – Cabin Radio
December 10, 2024 Dene National Chief George Mackenzie says “the real work” begins now that First Nations chiefs have agreed to include the NWT in a child welfare settlement. At a Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa last week, Indigenous leaders from across Canada overwhelmingly backed a Dene Nation resolution to include the territory in negotiations […]
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Highlights of Yukon Days 2024
Dec 09, 2024 Last week, leaders from the Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations met with federal Ministers and parliamentary secretaries in Ottawa, Ontario as part of Yukon Days, an annual event where territorial leaders gather together in Ottawa to advocate for the Yukon’s shared priorities as a unified voice. During Yukon Days, an […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “A strong and secure North is critical to a strong and secure Canada. “The federal government’s announcement this morning of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy marks an important milestone in the partnerships between federal, provincial and territorial, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments and organizations. “Canada’s Arctic […]
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