Spread out over the Pacific Northwest and traversing the 49th parallel between Canada and the United States, the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation comprises seven member communities over 11,282 Hectares. These communities lie in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Osoyoos Indian Band, Penticton Indian Band, Upper [...]
A thriving First Nations government of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation, located near the city of Williams Lake, the Williams Lake First Nation have been stewards of their land for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in the community [...]
A proud First Nation, home to more than 800 Band Members, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation (FMFN468) is a Cree band located approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta. A Treaty 8 Nation and member of the Athabasca Tribal Council, which represents five First Nation bands in northeast Alberta, the Nation [...]
The Kivalliq Inuit Association Created for the representation of all Inuit living in the Kivalliq region, Nunavut, the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) is a Designated Inuit Organization under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The KIA is an integral organization ensuring Inuit are represented in a fair and democratic manner in the development, [...]
Located in northern Alberta, the Heart Lake First Nation (HLFN), is a small but mighty Nation. Its 492 members are vital participants in many local oil and gas projects. Located approximately 280 kilometers northeast of Edmonton, 75 kms north of Lac La Biche on Hwy 881, Heart Lake First Nation territory is [...]
Incorporated in 1995 as part of the formation of the new Canadian territory, NCC was formed to build, own, and lease commercial and residential infrastructure required by the Government of Nunavut. Clarence Synard, who moved to Iqaluit in 1995 and has been with NCC Investment Group Inc. since 2005, is the current [...]
Born and raised in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Harry Flaherty’s early years in Canada’s most northern civilian community helped develop a strong understanding of the importance of family, community and self-reliance. A citizen of Iqaluit since 1975, Flaherty first foray into public service started with the Government of the Northwest Territories in 1979, [...]
A MODERN APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc, or Nedaak, the Forest Manager for one of the largest Sustainable Forest License Managers (SFL) of Ontario, is pioneering a modern approach to sustainable forest management in the province. Established in 2012 by the Chief and Councils of Ginoogaming First Nation, Long Lake [...]
REPRESENTING THE INUIT OF NUNAVIK SINCE 1978 Makivik Corporation—created to be the voice of the Inuit of Nunavik and uphold the constitutionally protected rights of all Nunavimmiut—is the political, cultural and economical leader in Nunavik, where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit have established their own distinct place and [...]
The Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is a member of the Secwepemc Nation based in the southern interior region of British Columbia. SFN currently consists of 700 members, approximately one-third of whom live on-reserve in Chu Chua, BC. The traditional territory of the Simpcw includes the vast majority of the North Thompson Valley [...]