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Dene Nation adopts several resolutions to advance major projects, protect water

Major projects and water stewardship took up a bulk of the resolutions adopted at the outset of the 55th Dene National Assembly in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., on Thursday. The resolutions underscored ongoing commitments to both economic development and environmental preservation.

Proposed deepwater port gets support of community leaders in Qikiqtarjauq, Nunavut

The port is meant to help with marine safety, search and rescue, and serve as a base for defence and security operations. The project has received letters of support from the local hunters and trappers organization and the local hamlet this month.

Waskaganish, Que., opens new, larger community health centre

As Waskaganish’s population grows, so does the demand for accessible health care. The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay has opened an expanded Community Miiyuupmatisiwin Centre to help fill the gaps in health care in the northern Quebec Cree community.
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Dene National Assembly kicks off in Fort Good Hope

This description previously stated that this year is the 56th Dene National Assembly. In fact is is the 55th. The 55th Dene National Assembly started today in the Northwest Territories. One major theme was unity between nations. Sarah St-Pierre reports.

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