Tag: Indigenous
Building infrastructure at four Alberta educational institutions
Together, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, with the support of municipalities, will provide more than $52.7 million to complete four...
CCA initiatives to advance tech savvy, inclusive careers in construction
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), in partnership with EllisDon, announced a new alliance with the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering to spark construction...
The North is waiting
By Barbara Fox
Finally. It’s time to look at recovery. And as the whole of the Canadian economy looks to rebuild from the massive hit...
Communications infrastructure funding to support rural B.C.
The Province of British Columbia is making a significant investment in connectivity to encourage a rapid expansion of high-speed internet access and drive regional...
First Nations Major Projects Coalition appoints strategic advisor
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) of the Coast Salish Territory in Vancouver, British Columbia announced the appointment of JP Gladu as a...
COVID-19 funding for First Nations colleges in Alberta
The Alberta government is providing new funds to help First Nations colleges overcome obstacles to ensure students benefit from online course delivery.
The government will...
New program building skilled trades opportunities for B.C.’s Indigenous communities
More than 475 people in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia are gaining skills to succeed in high-opportunity trades careers, with six new two-year training...
Inquiry to review regulation of Indigenous utilities
To support the development of clean-energy projects and businesses that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions, benefit ratepayers and provide potential economic opportunities for...
Indigenous communities choosing local renewable energy solutions
Indigenous communities are rejecting non-indigenous energy projects in favour of community-led sustainable energy infrastructure.
The switch has led to some improvements in economic and social...
Next phase open for Alberta Renewable Energy program
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has opened the first of a three-stage competitive process, under which bids will be considered to provide a...