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November 1, 2024
MP Hanley announces over $3.7 million to foster Indigenous business growth and sustainability in the North
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency NationTalk: Whitehorse, Yukon – There is ample economic opportunity across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, in communities big and small. Tailored support that meets the unique needs of these communities drives sustainable growth and creates lasting opportunities for economic development in the North. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member...
October 4, 2024
CRTC takes action to bring fibre Internet to 16 rural communities in Manitoba
NationTalk: Canadian Radio-television ad Telecommunications Commission – The CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed fibre Internet to 16 rural communities in Manitoba. In 2019, the CRTC launched the Broadband Fund to help connect rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada. To date, the fund has improved high-speed Internet and cellphone service in 270 communities, connecting essential...
August 9, 2024
Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario
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...
August 8, 2024
ICC Secures Funding for Critical Minerals Projects, Empowering First Nations Businesses and Communities
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...
June 25, 2024
Manitoba Government Supports New Incubator and Accelerator Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
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...
June 19, 2024
New $250-million federal fund to invest in Black, Indigenous and female entrepreneurs
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...
June 18, 2024
Ring of Fire roads going ahead after deal signed with 4 First Nations
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,...
June 18, 2024
Ontario and First Nations Partnering to Support Economic and Resource Development in Northern Ontario
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...
March 12, 2024
Saskatchewan Creating Opportunities for Indigenous Businesses
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...
January 18, 2024
Flipping Indigenous regional development in Newfoundland upside-down: lessons from Australia
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...