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Forging a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Since the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet annually and work together through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) to advance shared priorities, strengthen the Inuit-Crown partnership, and create a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Since the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet annually and work together through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) to advance shared priorities, strengthen the Inuit-Crown partnership, and create a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat.
  • Leaders agreed to work toward a partnership to establish an Inuit-led university in Inuit Nunangat.
  • "The Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee was founded on the principle that an equal partnership between Inuit and the Crown is essential to reconciliation.
  • A guiding principle of the Inuit Nunangat Policy is recognition that federal investments for Inuit and Inuit Nunangat are an important element of the right of Inuit to self-determination and self-government.

Monster Energy's Matt Dawson Attempts to Set Record for Fastest Crossing of Mojave Desert on Foot -- Completely Solo and Unsupported

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
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CORONA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Dawson is attempting to become the fastest person to ever walk across the Mojave Desert.

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  • CORONA, Calif., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Dawson is attempting to become the fastest person to ever walk across the Mojave Desert.
  • The Monster Energy and 5.11 Tactical ambassador will this weekend attempt to set a brand-new Guinness Book and FKT (Fastest Known Time) record by making the grueling approximately 315-mile journey on foot — solo and unsupported.
  • If successful, Dawson will set the record for "Fastest Crossing of the Mojave Desert on Foot".
  • To set the record in the Guinness Book, he doesn't have to do it unsupported… but he's doing it anyway.

CEC EJ4Climate Grant Program Awards $2.4M for North American Environmental Justice Projects

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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The Commission for Environmental Cooperation announces support for 13 projects from Canada, Mexico and the United States for climate and environmental justice efforts.

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  • The Commission for Environmental Cooperation announces support for 13 projects from Canada, Mexico and the United States for climate and environmental justice efforts.
  • TIOHTIÀ:KE (MONTREAL), QC, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has announced 13 climate-focused projects that will each receive up to C$200,000 under the CEC's EJ4Climate (Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience) Grant Program for empowering urban communities for extreme climate events.
  • We look forward to collaborate with them in this journey," said Violaine Pronovost, Community Grant Programs Lead at the CEC.
  • Building on the strong and successful results of the 2022-23 cycle , here are the 2023-24 EJ4Climate grant recipients:

Advancing reconciliation with a new Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined by Indigenous Modern Treaty Partners and Self-Governing Indigenous Governments at the second Intergovernmental Leaders' Forum, to announce the creation of an independent oversight body headed by a new Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation.

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  • Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined by Indigenous Modern Treaty Partners and Self-Governing Indigenous Governments at the second Intergovernmental Leaders' Forum, to announce the creation of an independent oversight body headed by a new Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation.
  • The Commissioner's role was co-developed with Modern Treaty Partners to ensure independent, credible, effective, and sustainable oversight of Modern Treaty implementation, and hold the federal government accountable to Parliament for Modern Treaty objectives, obligations, and relationships.
  • The Commissioner must hold the confidence of Indigenous Modern Treaty Partners and thus consultation with Indigenous Modern Treaty Partners will be an integral part of the legislative and appointment process.
  • The Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation will:
    Conduct independent and expert oversight of any activity carried out by the Government of Canada that relates to the implementation of Modern Treaties.

MARINELAND ANNOUNCEMENT GASLIGHTS CANADIANS ON ITS ANIMAL WELFARE RECORD WHILE FALLING SHORT FOR INNOCENT BELUGAS THAT REMAIN IN ITS CARE

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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"Animal welfare groups like us have been concerned for years and after recently being found guilty of animal neglect, Marineland has lost public trust in its ability to care for animals."

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  • "Animal welfare groups like us have been concerned for years and after recently being found guilty of animal neglect, Marineland has lost public trust in its ability to care for animals."
  • Yesterday's announcement suggests the facility may be moving away from its animal attractions, but falls short of a complete transition.
  • Marineland was found guilty under Ontario's animal welfare legislation for failing to comply with an order related to the care of three young black bears.
  • "World Animal Protection is renewing its call to have Marineland either transition away completely from animal entertainment or be shut down by province," added Matlow.

PAUL WATSON TO RETURN TO ANTARCTICA TO PROTECT WHALES

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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HOBART, Tasmania, Australia, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean conservation organization Captain Paul Watson Foundation, which sails under the banner of Neptune's Pirates has just acquired a new vessel, The Bandero, a former Japanese Fisheries Patrol ship, to combat illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. The vessel, which has just sailed from Busan, Korea, will dock in Hobart, Tasmania on Wednesday.

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  • Legendary activist announces a new ship to protect whales in Antarctica as Japanese whalers to resume poaching.
  • "If Japan decides to return to the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, the Captain Paul Watson Foundation will target illegal whaling activities in Australia's Antarctic Territory," said Omar Todd, CEO at The Captain Paul Watson Foundation.
  • Captain Paul Watson is known for his fight against whaling in the Southern Ocean Sanctuary and his actions have saved the lives of thousands of whales throughout the years.
  • Gibbs, a marine scientist from Queensland, works with coral reef restoration when not on the high seas helping out at the Paul Watson Foundation.

Michener Awards Foundation announces finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.
  • "We are so proud to honour the work of these newsrooms, and their profound impact on their communities," said Michener Award Foundation President Margo Goodhand.
  • The Michener Award, Canada's highest honour in journalism, was founded in 1970 to recognize excellence in public-service journalism.
  • The evening gala will also honour the 2024 Michener fellowship recipients and the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism.

SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss Regulation Crowdfunding and the State of Angel Investing

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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The meeting will include a discussion of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and activity and trends in angel investing.

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  • The meeting will include a discussion of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and activity and trends in angel investing.
  • The Committee will discuss successes to-date, challenges, and whether there are potential changes that could improve the exemption.
  • Angel investors play a critical role in supporting early-stage companies, yet angel investments have slowed over the past year.
  • The full agenda , meeting materials, and information on how to watch the meeting are available on the Committee webpage .

Siren Marine Expands Industry Leading Connected Boat Experience to Canada, Signs KingFisher as First Canadian Boat Builder Partner

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine today announced the launch of the Siren Connected Boat Experience in the Canadian market.

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  • Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine today announced the launch of the Siren Connected Boat Experience in the Canadian market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501910160/en/
    Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine are expanding the connected boat experience within the Canadian market.
  • Siren Marine is the industry leader in smart boat technology – allowing boaters to stay connected to their boats anywhere, anytime.
  • The company’s vision is to transform the modern boating experience and lead the way to a fully-connected marine industry through innovative IoT Connected Boat® technology.

Grove Collaborative Launches Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced the launch of its new Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy.

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  • Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced the launch of its new Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection with The Nature Conservancy.
  • As the Company’s conservation partner since 2023, The Nature Conservancy and Grove Co. brand conceptualized a sustainable collection of home care essentials inspired by seasonal scents from the Alaskan rainforest, which was created by Grove.
  • The collection celebrates the ongoing work to support conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska, led by Indigenous peoples in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and supported by Grove Collaborative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501151622/en/
    Grove Collaborative launches their Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, celebrating their ongoing work to support Indigenous-led conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska.