Archive - Sep 22, 2010

North Spirit Lake First Nation accessing NOHFC energy program for renewable energy project

Ontario press release

North Spirit Lake First Nation Targets Renewable Energy -McGuinty Government Promoting Clean Technology

September 20, 2010 - A remote First Nation in Northern Ontario is exploring the potential of developing a small hydroelectric generating station to modernize operations and reduce costs.

A lawyer's perspective on privatization of First Nation lands and its potental negative impact

From Lawyers Weekly 

Why privatization of reserve lands risks aboriginal ruin 

By John Rowinski - September 24 2010 issue

The federal government is exploring a voluntary regime of private ownership of reserve lands in Canada. This is an idea that is premature and short-sighted.