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August 02, 2011 14:41 ET | Source: Saik'uz First Nation

Missing Women Commission of Inquiry: Chief Accuses Government of "Redwashing"; Says Commission Seeks "Palatable Answers" Rather Than a Full and Open Inquiry

VANDERHOOF, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 2, 2011) - Chief Jackie Thomas of the Saik'uz (sigh-cuz) First Nation has serious doubts about BC's Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, saying the...
July 21, 2011 11:13 ET | Source: Dene Nation

Correction; Oil Sands: The Dene Nation Announces Support of BC First Nations Opposition to Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES--(Marketwire - July 21, 2011) - A Correction is issued with respect to the release issued earlier today at 9:00 AM ET. In the first paragraph, "Yinka...
July 21, 2011 09:00 ET | Source: Dene Nation

Oil Sands: The Dene Nation Announces Support of BC First Nations Opposition to Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES--(Marketwire - July 21, 2011) - First Nations opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline has gained a powerful new ally in the Dene...
July 20, 2011 13:53 ET | Source: Yinka Dene Alliance

Enbridge Pipeline: Federal Minister's Comments Undermine Independence of National Energy Board Process, Say First Nations

NADLEH WHUT'EN, DAKELH TERRITORIES, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 20, 2011) - Recent statements by the federal minister of natural resources confirm that Ottawa's process to review...
June 06, 2011 17:00 ET | Source: Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nation

Chiefs tell Alberta Government: "Fix Lower Athabasca Regional Plan"

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 6, 2011) -Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nation - Violations of Rights Creates Risk for Oil Sands DevelopmentChief Roxanne Marcel of the...
June 03, 2011 18:08 ET | Source: Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nation

Media Advisory: First Nation Chiefs Confront Alberta Government on Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 3, 2011) - Chief Roxanne Marcel of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation will meet with Alberta Government...
May 25, 2011 07:00 ET | Source: The Pembina Institute;Environmental Defence Canada

Media Advisory-U.S. Tar Sands Decision-Makers to Meet with Canadian First Nation and Environmental Leaders in Washington

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 25, 2011) - Two Canadian First Nation Chiefs and Canadian environmental leaders will provide a media briefing, sponsored by Congressman Steve Cohen,...
May 13, 2011 09:00 ET | Source: Friends of Wild Salmon

Enbridge Pipeline Faces Prospect of Civil Disobedience; 500-Strong Crowd Rallies Outside Northern BC Municipalities Convention in Prince Rupert

PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2011) - Over 500 First Nations and concerned citizens from across Northwest B.C. gathered in Prince Rupert last night for a rally against...
May 11, 2011 11:00 ET | Source: Yinka Dene Alliance

Oil Sands: First Nations Hit Back Against Harper; Say Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Will Be Stopped in Its Tracks

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 11, 2011) - First Nations are gathering in Stephen Harper's political home base of Calgary to reject the Prime Minister's suggestion the morning after the election...
May 10, 2011 15:08 ET | Source: Yinka Dene Alliance

BC First Nations Meet With Enbridge Representatives

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2011) - Representatives of the Yinka Dene Alliance have met today with Enbridge executives and board members to reiterate their opposition to the Enbridge...