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Keith Matthew on structuring negotiations with First Nations
Keith Matthew, founder, Seklep Business Services, is a member of and former chief of the Simpcw First Nation. He served for five years as chief and...
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First Nations Protocol: Questions From a Reader
We recently received the following questions from a reader: Question: A few years ago I attended your workshop in Ottawa and bought your [Working...
Sandy Sanderson Maximizing Business Opportunities Through Industry Engagement
Sandy Sanderson, CEO of Goodfish Business Corp., spoke at the Aboriginal Consultation and Engagement Speaker Series in Edmonton, Alberta on October...
The Royal Proclamation Recognized Aboriginal Rights 250 Years Ago
The Royal Proclamation, signed by King George III on October 7, 1763, is regarded as early and powerful evidence of the recognition of Aboriginal...
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First Nation Protocol - Thanking the Host First Nation, Why You Should
In this post, we share some insight on First Nation Protocol including why you should thank the host First Nation, and on the side provide an example...
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Funding supports First Nations' forestry training
VANCOUVER - Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market...
Aboriginal Relations - Perspectives From Both Sides of the Fence
Gordon Mohs, Aboriginal Relations Specialist, Eba Engineering, talks about his experience in Aboriginal Relations working for both First Nations...
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New Visitor Programs for Louis Riel House
Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 23, 2013 — On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada,...
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Blockade by Individuals Amounted to ‘Abuse of Process’ Behn V Moulton
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that individual members of an Aboriginal group can’t use blockades or other “self-help” remedies when claiming...
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Dion Arnouse "Indigenous Industry Engagement"
A First Nations Consultant's Perspective. Dion Arnouse, the founding CEO of 2Badgers Consulting Inc., an Indigenous-owned and operated consulting...