Urban Indigenous Communities in Ottawa

Matteo Cimellaro will be covering urban Indigenous communities in and around Ottawa.

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280 Articles

First Nations pitch Indigenous-led LNG to the world at COP29

Leaders of Coastal First Nations that are developing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities in British Columbia are on the ground in Azerbaijan to line up Asian buyers for their Indigenous-led gas exports.

Matteo Cimellaro

November 18th 2024

Northwest Territories Project for Permanence a lighthouse model for the future of Indigenous-led conservation

$375 million in support has been announced for Indigenous-led conservation efforts across the territory.

Matteo Cimellaro

November 14th 2024

First Nation in Canada's most polluted valley puts Ontario government on notice

“Aamjiwnaang will no longer be known as the community that is a victim of Chemical Valley, but we will be known for our environmental leadership,” said Chief Janelle Nahmabin, elected in September of 2024.

Matteo Cimellaro

November 7th 2024

Canadian Nobel Prize Winner donates half of his winnings to fight the water crisis in Indigenous communities

Matteo Cimellaro

November 7th 2024

Indigenous friendship centres say they can't handle the costs of climate crisis and urbanization

Friendship centres, which serve the needs of urban Indigenous people, are increasingly important in responding to climate disasters

Matteo Cimellaro

November 6th 2024

Despite promises, Indigenous Peoples struggle for a seat at the table at global biodiversity conference

While nation-states continue to negotiate at the international biodiversity talks, Indigenous Peoples continue to push for greater inclusion.

Matteo Cimellaro

November 1st 2024

Raising the health and clean energy bar on First Nations

The Raven Indigenous Outcome Fund has embraced a new model for funding that eschews the “pan-Canadian” approach of other programs, which are not developed for the nuances of particular communities and often leave Indigenous nations pigeonholed.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 29th 2024

B.C. First Nation launches court challenge over LNG plant effect on salmon

A First Nation in northern British Columbia has launched a judicial review against the Ksi Lisims LNG project, citing threats to the salmon populations that Gitanyow citizens rely upon.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 29th 2024

Climate survivors demand more support for wildland firefighters

Saulnier and other climate survivors delivered a petition calling for more support for wildland firefighters to legislators on Parliament Hill Wednesday.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 23rd 2024

Quebec First Nation wins court case to quash “Gold Rush” mining policy

A First Nation in Quebec has won a case in the Superior Court over free entry mining claims.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 23rd 2024

How will Indigenous voters cast their ballots in the upcoming provincial elections?

But there are many ways Indigenous voters can and do — or do not — get engaged in politics.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 18th 2024

A new path for a fair energy transition with Indigenous communities

A new report published Tuesday argues that to better ensure a just transition, Indigenous rights must be respected for the development of sustainable resource projects.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 17th 2024

Water First internship is training the next generation of First Nation water operators

Janelle Snache has always had a connection with water that she describes as a “blue state of mind.” Near water, she feels calmer. And when she needs to think through a big decision, she finds her clarity near water.

Matteo Cimellaro

October 7th 2024

'The most beautiful form of reconciliation': Federal government funds guardian programs

On Friday, the federal government announced an investment of up to $27.6 million to support 80 guardian programs. With the announcement, there will be 18 new guardian initiatives and continued support for 62 existing ones across the country.

Matteo Cimellaro

September 27th 2024

Lytton wildfire sparked an ongoing food crisis in the region

Three years after a wildfire destroyed Lytton, the disaster has left a lingering gap in food security.

Matteo Cimellaro

September 26th 2024