Articles and newsworthy for week of June 29th

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This week’s articles/newsworthy items reflect the positive approach of partnership and economic growth. First Nation participation in the Darlington nuclear project shows the scope of participation in the energy sector. Yet,  other First Nations are concerned about the storage and transportation of nuclear waste which indicates more dialogue and a better understanding of the subject is required. Some articles reflect the ongoing work required on the journey toward reconciliation.

Read this week’s edition below:

300 years after treaty signing, Mi’kmaw leaders say the fight for rights recognition continues

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Delegation Participating in Team Canada Trade Mission to Tokyo – Assembly of First Nations

Artist at 80 has stayed true to his gift throughout his career – Windspeaker.com

First Nations rally together to oppose nuclear waste transportation and storage in northwestern Ontario – Anishinabek News

Clean-water legislation gets lukewarm reception from Indigenous leaders – Indiginews

syilx Nation declares watershed emergency

Showdown in the desert: the small town fending off a new California gold rush | California | The Guardian

Cattle and conservation clash on Brazil’s Bananal Island | AP News

https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-216-million-in-first-of-its-kind-clean-energy-project-in-manitoba.html

Muskrat Dam First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power – Wataynikaneyap Power

Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation Supports Landmark First Nations Investment in Canada’s First Grid-scale Small Modular Reactor | The Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC)

Government announces largest Indigenous loan guarantee in Canadian history to support Darlington New Nuclear Project – Canada.ca

Five Manitoba First Nations reach major milestones in improving access to safe drinking water – Canada.ca

Vaughn Palmer: There has to be a better way to resolve overlapping claims in BC treaty process

Why an ex-national chief wants to sue Canada over its secret Indigenous spying program

https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Empowering-Indigenous-Nation-energy-transition.pdf

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