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Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques NationTalk: THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this...

NationTalk: At Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC), we have the pleasure of receiving funds for two projects from PrairiesCan under the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships Initiative (MICMPI). The first project enables us to support 36 First Nations businesses and communities over 3 years (2024 – 2026) to participate in the Manitoba Indigenous Business Showcase...

NationTalk: The Manitoba government is investing $773,000 toward a new Indigenous incubator and accelerator program that will support the growth and success of Indigenous entrepreneurs, Indigenous Economic Development Minister Ian Bushie and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renee Cable announced today. “The Manitoba government is proud to support RRC Polytech’s new incubator and accelerator program...

The Globe and Mail: Business Development Bank of Canada is committing $250-million in financing, training and investment funding for companies led by Black, Indigenous and female entrepreneurs. The funds are aimed at addressing a lingering gap in support for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities who face obstacles because of systemic racism and discrimination, BDC said Wednesday. Despite a...

The proposed area dubbed the Ring of Fire sits 500 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ont. Map: APTN News  APTN News: The province of Ontario has signed a deal with four First Nations to new roads leading into an area of the province known as the Ring of Fire. The province says Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek,...

New agreements provide funding for highway infrastructure and skills training to support First Nations communities NationTalk: GREENSTONE — Today, the Government of Ontario signed Letters of Confirmation that will support renewed partnerships with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation to unlock economic and resource development opportunities...

NationTalk: Third Annual Indigenous Business Gathering a Showcase of Province’s Indigenous Business Sector Today, the Government of Saskatchewan hosts its third annual Indigenous Business Gathering at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The Ministry of Trade and Export Development brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, Crown corporations, institutions, and municipalities to promote Indigenous participation in the province’s...

Newfoundland and Tasmania, Australia, have been described as ‘mirror islands’ with striking linkages. Site of one of the field excursions during the authors’ 12-day exchange to Tasmania, Australia. (Author Provided, Brady Reid), Author provided First Peoples Law Report: The Conversation – In an era of “global boiling” the Canadian government has set ambitious targets to transition towards a net-zero future with...