Ethnic groups in Canada

Atlas Growers welcomes Pasqua First Nation as major shareholder, announces plans for traditional medicines-driven cannabis product

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021
Ethnic groups in Canada, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations in Saskatchewan, Division No. 6, Saskatchewan, First Nations in Alberta, First Nations in British Columbia, First Nations in Manitoba, Pasqua First Nation, Saulteaux, Cree, Fort Qu'Appelle

Atlas first welcomed Pasqua First Nation as a shareholder in 2018.

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  • Atlas first welcomed Pasqua First Nation as a shareholder in 2018.
  • Since then, the two organizations have forged a true partnership, including a unique Indigenous brand and product line called Mino-Ahki Good Earth.
  • This project will produce a first-of-its-kind topical cream that combines traditional medicines and remedies with Atlas medicinal cannabis extracts and proprietary formulations.
  • Pasqua First Nation #79 is a Saulteaux/Cree First Nation located 60km northeast of Regina and 15 km west of Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan.

Cree, Inc. to Participate in Canaccord Genuity’s 41st Annual Growth Conference

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021
Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Indigenous peoples of North America, Ethnic groups in Canada, First Nations, Wolfspeed, Canaccord Genuity, Cree, Genuity

Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), the global leader in silicon carbide technology through its Wolfspeed business, today announced that John Palmour, Chief Technology Officer, will present virtually at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 10 at 12:00PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), the global leader in silicon carbide technology through its Wolfspeed business, today announced that John Palmour, Chief Technology Officer, will present virtually at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 10 at 12:00PM ET.
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor section of Crees website.
  • Cree is an innovator of Wolfspeed power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors.
  • Cree and Wolfspeed are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
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Steel River Group Announces Partnership with Black Lake Denesuline First Nation

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Mardi, juillet 27, 2021
Indigenous peoples in Canada, Ethnic groups in Canada, Saskatchewan, First Nations in Saskatchewan, Black Lake Denesuline First Nation, Chipewyan, Black Lake, Dene, Athabasca Basin

CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Black Lake Denesuline First Nation (Black Lake), located in Northern Saskatchewans Athabasca Basin Region.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Black Lake Denesuline First Nation (Black Lake), located in Northern Saskatchewans Athabasca Basin Region.
  • I am proud to announce our new partnership with Black Lake Denesuline First Nation, said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.
  • The First Nation owns numerous businesses, Black Lake Development, Black Lake Ventures, and Waterfound Development Corp.
    As a partner of Steel River, Black Lake will have access to existing Ecosystem subsidiaries and relationships that will benefit the Nation with an increased scope of services and bring forth additional opportunities to the Nations current businesses and operations.
  • Steel River is honored to welcome Black Lake Denesuline First Nation to the Steel River Ecosystem and work together on projects that will contribute to the well-being of the Nation, while continuing to diversify its economic position.

Indigenous Educator to Lead First Ever Coast Salish-Owned Charitable Foundation

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Jeudi, juillet 22, 2021
First Nations in British Columbia, Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, Coast Salish, Ethnic groups in Canada, Salish, Vancouver Island, Pauquachin

"I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.

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  • "I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.
  • Ms. Hobenshield has worked with the Coast Salish communities on Vancouver Island for more than 25 years, most recently as Director of Indigenous Education and Engagement at Vancouver Island University.
  • The Kw'umut Lelum Foundation is a response to the call for Indigenous self-determination and independence from government funding.
  • "Sharon's history of collaboration and partnership with our Coast Salish Nations, and her dedication to Indigenous education and success made her a clear choice to guide the Foundation."

North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Increase in Committed Scope and Volume

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Mercredi, juillet 21, 2021
Ethnic groups in Canada, Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, First Nations in Alberta, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Cree, Oil sands

Dan Gallagher, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mikisew Group, stated: We are extremely proud of our partnerships with both North American Construction Group and the producers in the oil sands region.

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  • Dan Gallagher, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mikisew Group, stated: We are extremely proud of our partnerships with both North American Construction Group and the producers in the oil sands region.
  • The Company has a 49% ownership and voting interest in MNALP with the majority owner (51%) being the Mikisew Group of Companies.
  • Mikisew Group of Companies (Mikisew Group) is the Independent Economic Development arm of the Mikisew Cree First Nation.
  • North American Construction Group Ltd. (www.nacg.ca) is one of Canadas largest providers of heavy construction and mining services.

City of Sandy, Oregon Improves Light Quality, Sustainability and Savings With Conversion to Cree Lighting RSW Series LED Street Lights

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Mardi, juillet 20, 2021
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Urban planning, Construction & Property, State, Local, Building Systems, Architecture, Utilities, Public policy, Government, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Indigenous peoples of North America, Ethnic groups in Canada, First Nations, LED lamps, Light pollution, Street furniture, Street light, Urban planning, Lighting, Light fixture, Light-emitting diode, SANDY

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005220/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005220/en/
    City of Sandy, Oregon Street and Cree Lighting - Before and After (Photo: Business Wire).
  • For the City of Sandy, Oregon, selecting and utilizing Cree Lightings RSW Series LED luminaires in a variety of sizes for its street lighting was the answer.
  • The City of Sandy feels confident in its decision to move forward with the conversion to RSW Series LED luminaires for street lighting.
  • To learn more about this street lighting conversion project, read Cree Lightings new City of Sandy, OR case study at https://www.creelighting.com/applications/case-studies/city-of-sandy-or .

CAVU Intersects Copper-Bearing Skarn at Hopper Copper-Gold Project and Updates on Current Drilling Program

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Lundi, juillet 19, 2021
Southern Tutchone, YUKON, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Aishihik, WHITEHORSE, Oil well, Ethnic groups in Canada, First Nations

The crew has been temporarily moved to Whitehorse, Yukon and the Company expects the drilling program to commence shortly after receiving clearance from the local authorities.

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  • The crew has been temporarily moved to Whitehorse, Yukon and the Company expects the drilling program to commence shortly after receiving clearance from the local authorities.
  • The Hopper Property is in the traditional territory of the Champagne Aishihik First Nations.
  • "We are nearing the completion of the first three holes in the Franklin skarn," stated Jaap Verbaas, CEO of CAVU.
  • Drilling activities have been temporarily paused as we wait for approval and guidance from the Yukon Fire department to resume our drilling program safely.

Doubleview Gold Corp. and the Tahltan Central Government Enter into a Communications and Engagement Agreement

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Mercredi, juillet 14, 2021
Stikine Country, Indigenous peoples of North America, Tahltan, First Nations, Ethnic groups in Canada, Tahltan Nation, Doubleview, Western Australia

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Doubleview Gold Corp(TSXV: DBG)("Doubleview", the "Company") announced today that effective July 09, 2021, the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG") and Doubleview entered into a Communications and Engagement Agreement (the "Agreement"), and the Company apologizes for its previous relationship with the Tahltan Central Government.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Doubleview Gold Corp(TSXV: DBG)("Doubleview", the "Company") announced today that effective July 09, 2021, the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG") and Doubleview entered into a Communications and Engagement Agreement (the "Agreement"), and the Company apologizes for its previous relationship with the Tahltan Central Government.
  • Doubleview recognizes that our relationships with Indigenous, First Nations and host communities are critical to the way we operate."
  • Although the Agreement does not obligate the Tahltan Nation to support the Company's activities within Tahltan Territory, it is an important initial step towards reconciling the past relationship between Doubleview and the TCG.
  • The Agreement acknowledges that the Tahltan Nation holds certain inherent Aboriginal title, rights and interests in respect of their traditional territory.

Doubleview Gold Corp. and the Tahltan Central Government Enter into a Communications and Engagement Agreement

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Mercredi, juillet 14, 2021
Stikine Country, Indigenous peoples of North America, Tahltan, First Nations, Ethnic groups in Canada, Tahltan Nation, Doubleview, Western Australia

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Doubleview Gold Corp(TSXV: DBG)("Doubleview", the "Company") announced today that effective July 09, 2021, the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG") and Doubleview entered into a Communications and Engagement Agreement (the "Agreement"), and the Company apologizes for its previous relationship with the Tahltan Central Government.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - Doubleview Gold Corp(TSXV: DBG)("Doubleview", the "Company") announced today that effective July 09, 2021, the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG") and Doubleview entered into a Communications and Engagement Agreement (the "Agreement"), and the Company apologizes for its previous relationship with the Tahltan Central Government.
  • Doubleview recognizes that our relationships with Indigenous, First Nations and host communities are critical to the way we operate."
  • Although the Agreement does not obligate the Tahltan Nation to support the Company's activities within Tahltan Territory, it is an important initial step towards reconciling the past relationship between Doubleview and the TCG.
  • The Agreement acknowledges that the Tahltan Nation holds certain inherent Aboriginal title, rights and interests in respect of their traditional territory.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Congratulates Governor General Designate Mary Simon

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Mardi, juillet 13, 2021
Ethnic groups in Canada, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Canadian French, Languages of Canada, Michif, Métis in the United States, Metis, First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation, the National Indigenous Women's Organization representing Mtis women across the Mtis Nation Motherland, is honored to congratulate Governor General Designate Mary Simon, as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation, the National Indigenous Women's Organization representing Mtis women across the Mtis Nation Motherland, is honored to congratulate Governor General Designate Mary Simon, as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.
  • Ms. Simon comes with a long record of accomplishments as she becomes Queen Elizabeth II's representative as Canada's head of state.
  • It has been an incredibly historic week for Indigenous women, and Indigenous peoples in Canada with the appointment of Governor General Designate Mary Simon, and the historic win of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the first ever female National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
  • Said President Melanie Omeniho, of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, Women of the Metis Nation.