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NOBA 2020: Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power is the recipient of the First Nations Business Award of Excellence

NOBA 2020: Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power is the recipient of the First Nations Business Award of Excellence

The $1.9-billion Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power Project will be life-changing for remote Indigenous residents when their homes are hooked up to the provincial electricity grid for the first time.
NOBA 2020: Wabun Tribal Council is the recipient of the Entrepreneurial Community Award

NOBA 2020: Wabun Tribal Council is the recipient of the Entrepreneurial Community Award

Wabun Tribal Council has developed a tried-and-true model used in negotiating development agreements between Indigenous communities and mining companies.
Timmins nickel player strikes a powerful agreement with a First Nation partner

Timmins nickel player strikes a powerful agreement with a First Nation partner

Canada Nickel talks power corridor with Taykwa Tagamou Nation in signing MOU
Wiikwemkoong celebrates opening of FN95 mask manufacturing plant

Wiikwemkoong celebrates opening of FN95 mask manufacturing plant

Manitoulin Island plant creates 50 jobs, long-term partnerships with Vaughan medical equipment manufacturer and North Shore distributor
Hydro One to deliver food, safety supplies to First Nations

Hydro One to deliver food, safety supplies to First Nations

Provincial utility extends partnership with disaster relief charity
Economic recovery plans outlined in provincial budget

Economic recovery plans outlined in provincial budget

Government tackles hydro rates, provides pandemic support for business
Software testing firm creating opportunities for Indigenous workers

Software testing firm creating opportunities for Indigenous workers

Sault Ste. Marie's PLATO Testing launching second training cohort this November
Cargo drone heading to market in 2021

Cargo drone heading to market in 2021

Drone Delivery Canada said Condor will support COVID-19 activities and deliver to remote areas
Indigenous business underrepresented in government procurement opportunities

Indigenous business underrepresented in government procurement opportunities

Report outlines barriers, solutions for greater Indigenous participation and access in supply chains
Mushkegowuk Council reviewing all-season road feasibility study

Mushkegowuk Council reviewing all-season road feasibility study

'We don't know when or if this will ever be built'