/CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada s.
Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina said he hopes $18.8 million in federal spending will help 'create a foundation of a long-term self-sustaining housing program.' The First Nation will take on the maintenance costs.
Yellowknives Dene, federal gov t agree to further talks about Giant Mine apology, compensation
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the federal government agreed to set up a formal process to discuss an apology and compensation for the First Nation for a mine that operated on its land without its consent for several decades.
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Posted: Feb 03, 2021 5:30 AM CT | Last Updated: February 3
Ernest Betsina, Ndilo Chief of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, pictured above, and Edward Sangris, Dettah Chief of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, met virtually on Jan. 29 with N.W.T. MP Michael McLeod and federal ministers Carolyn Bennett and Daniel Vandal. (Alex Brockman/CBC)