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Yukon Legislative Assembly opens with speech from the throne
April 20, 2017 The second session of the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly opened today with a speech from the throne. Commissioner Doug Phillips delivered the speech in the assembly this afternoon. The speech from the throne illustrated the government’s four key priorities going forward: Building a strong Yukon by creating good jobs in a sustainable […]
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Call for nominations: Community Joint Planning and Management Committee for the Katannilik Territorial Park
April 20, 2017 The Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) are now accepting nominations for six appointments (two from Iqaluit and four from Kimmirut) to the Community Joint Planning and Management Committee (CJPMC) for the Katannilik Territorial Park. The CJPMC provides advice and recommendations to the GN on the planning, establishment, […]
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Cree Nation moves to approve constitution and governance agreement, despite opposition – CBC
Chief of Waskaganish says her community was not properly consulted, others worry process rushed Apr 20, 2017 After heated debate, the Cree Nation Government in the James Bay Region of Quebec has moved to approve two key documents that could change the way the region is run, despite a petition asking for a delay and […]
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Standing Committee Announces Schedule of Televised Hearings
IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 20, 2017) – The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Independent Officers and Other Entities today announced the schedule for its upcoming televised hearings on the most recent reports to the Legislative Assembly by the Auditor General of Canada and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut. The Auditor General’s appearance […]
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PSA: Official results from Pond Inlet by-election – QIA
The official results from the Pond Inlet by-election have been announced. All the ballots have been received by the chief electoral officer and verified. There were three candidates vying for the position of Community Director for Pond Inlet: David Curley 139 Dorcas Erkloo 18 Cornelius Kadloo Nutarak 43 David Curley was elected with 139 votes. […]
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Premier Taptuna reacts to announcement of royal visit
April 19, 2017 Iqaluit, NU Premier Peter Taptuna today released the following statement: “I am honoured that Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, will visit Nunavut in late June. Our territory is a place of vast beauty and great opportunity; one guided by the principles of Inuit societal values […]
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(Speech) Separate Journeys, Similar Path: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and South Africa
Notes for an address by The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, PC, QC, MP Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada To the University of Cape Town Law School Wilfred and Jules Kramer Law Building Cape Town, South Africa: March 30, 2017 Check against delivery Gilakas’la. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so much for […]
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Statement about regional advisory meetings postponed – MMIWG
April 13, 2017 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is postponing upcoming regional advisory meetings. Regional Advisories are an important time for us to hear about things that the National Inquiry should address and to help prepare for the process of truth finding gatherings (hearings) that will come next. The […]
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Lynn Beyak should leave the Senate – NunatsiaqOnline
April 18, 2017 “Her statements and her misguided views further denigrate the role of the Senate” The comments from Sen. Lynn Beyak in recent weeks that take issue with the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are nothing short of a despicable, disgraceful attempt to defend the indefensible. All senators, and in particular the […]
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City and Ta’an Kwäch’än First Nation Leaders Meet
WHITEHORSE – An important intergovernmental forum between the City of Whitehorse and Ta’an Kwäch’än First Nation was held on Friday April 7th at City Hall. City of Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis and Council met with Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Chief Kristina Kane, Council and senior management from both governments. This meeting was an opportunity to discuss […]
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