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Neegani Investment Management looks to give a kickstart to startups

Neegani Investment Management looks to give a kickstart to startups

After sitting dormant for 20 years, a First Nation-managed investment fund has emerged from hibernation.
Algoma U approves new First Nation undergrad certificate program

Algoma U approves new First Nation undergrad certificate program

New certificate in First Nation social policy and community development is designed as a pathway into Algoma U's popular degree programs in community economic and social development and community development
Matawa First Nations joins telecommunications consortium

Matawa First Nations joins telecommunications consortium

Membership in First Mile Connectivity Consortium will support efforts to update broadband to remote communities.
Director named for new Anishinabek Education System

Director named for new Anishinabek Education System

Kelly Crawford of M’Chigeeng First Nation will take on the role at the end of November.
Ground breaks on Anishinabek skills centre

Ground breaks on Anishinabek skills centre

The $2-million building, located on Manitoulin Island, is slated to open to students next fall.
Government foot-dragging threatens First Nations transmission project schedule

Government foot-dragging threatens First Nations transmission project schedule

Fortis wants funding framework to proceed with $1.35-billion Watay Power project
Whitesand First Nation gets funds for industrial park, biomass project

Whitesand First Nation gets funds for industrial park, biomass project

The new project will create employment and reduce the community’s reliance on diesel fuel.
Remote First Nation celebrates construction of all-season bridge

Remote First Nation celebrates construction of all-season bridge

Span at North Caribou Lake First Nation will offer community year-round access
Noront raises $1.2 million through private placement

Noront raises $1.2 million through private placement

Proceeds to be used for negotiations with Indigenous communities
First Nation sawmill operation eyes expansion

First Nation sawmill operation eyes expansion

Lac Seul lumber mill studies value-added, bigger markets