A research group from Simon Fraser University says BC First Nations should be able to provide clean energy to ratepayers across the province. The Clean Energy Research Group, or CERG, has made a submission to [Read more]
The BC Civil Liberties Association and Union of BC Indian Chiefs say they are highly alarmed at the at the expansion of the RCMP exclusion zone in Wet’suwet’en territory. They say the enlargement grants the [Read more]
Alberta oil sands giant Cenovus says is committing $10 million per year for five years to build much-needed new homes in six First Nations and Metis communities located near the oil sands. The company said [Read more]
Seven Alberta Indigenous communities have entered into agreements to purchase a combined 40 per cent share in Alberta PowerLine, the longest 500-kV AC transmission line in Canada. The seven Indigenous communities investing in Alberta PowerLine [Read more]
Four First Nations on Vancouver Island are developing clean energy projects that will cut greenhouse gases as well as save money for their communities. The BC government has granted over $930,000 from the First Nations [Read more]
Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith writes “we know our support has been well placed” in LNG Canada and the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Haisla Nation photo. Chief Councillor credits LNG Canada with open communication and [Read more] [Read more]
Minister Feehan and MLA Bruce Hinkley along with members of the Ermineskin Cree Nation Council and Neyaskweyahk Group board in front of the new solar array. Government of Alberta photo. Solar panel system will save [Read more]
First Nations LNG Alliance CEO Karen Ogen-Toews “The issue of poverty and the need for economic and employment opportunities for First Nations was raised consistently.” – Ogen-Toews There’s a “high degree of support” among First Nations for [Read more]
Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Line Project will connect remote First Nations communities to Ontario power grid, eliminate need for diesel electricity generation One of the most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects in Canada’s history got the [Read more]
Micro Standing Offer program requires projects have significant First Nations ownership and active participation BC Hydro says it plans to pursue negotiations for electricity purchase agreements with five First Nations’ clean energy projects through its [Read more]
Industry has already said it would reduce carbon intensity of oil sands crude, build partnerships with First Nations – Trudeau wants action On Thursday, the Trudeau Government introduced new rules governing pipeline environmental assessments. The [Read more]
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