Treaty 8

WCFN GIVES NOTICE TO OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. (NYSEAMERICAN: OBE) (TSX:OBE) - APPLICATION TO EXPAND OPERATIONS ON THEIR TRADITIONAL TERRITORY HAS BEEN REJECTED BY CHIEF AND COUNCIL

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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"WCFN is known across the energy sector as one of the most business-friendly nations in the province and in the country.

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  • "WCFN is known across the energy sector as one of the most business-friendly nations in the province and in the country.
  • We support responsible resource development, and enthusiastically partner with companies that are willing to comply with their legal obligations," said Chief Isaac Laboucan-Avirom.
  • "However, the conduct of Obsidian Energy and their staff has been the worst we have ever seen from a company.
  • As this is a material development of a publicly traded company, we expect Obsidian Energy Ltd. to notify their shareholders immediately.

TELUS expands reconciliation commitments to include AI in 5th annual TELUS Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report

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Giovedì, Novembre 23, 2023
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“Bridging the digital divide plays a significant role in enabling Indigenous businesses to participate equally in new sectors of economic growth.

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  • “Bridging the digital divide plays a significant role in enabling Indigenous businesses to participate equally in new sectors of economic growth.
  • Connectivity in Indigenous communities is a crucial step toward reconciliation, since it increases opportunities for Indigenous economic engagement.
  • TELUS’ Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan is built on four pillars with measurable targets and timelines.
  • Key milestones for 2023 include:
    Connectivity: 120 additional Indigenous lands connected to advanced broadband technology between 2022 and 2023, in partnership with Indigenous governments.

Indigenous leadership and Canada’s low-carbon LNG featured at global industry event

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Lunedì, Giugno 26, 2023
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In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.

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  • In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.
  • It will leverage Canada’s abundant natural gas supply and British Columbia’s growing LNG infrastructure to produce low-carbon LNG for Asia-Pacific markets.
  • Smith is also Chair of the First Nations LNG Alliance, a collective of First Nations who support and participate in sustainable LNG development.
  • Many other Indigenous leaders whose communities participate in and benefit from LNG production—upstream, midstream, and downstream—are also expected to attend the conference.

St. Bruno's Indian Residential School Ground-Penetrating-Radar Report Released

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Venerdì, Giugno 23, 2023
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JOUSSARD, AB, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier and Driftpile Cree Nation Chief Dwayne Laboucan welcomed over 400 registered Survivors, Descendants, and Community Members – from across Treaty 8 – to the St. Bruno's Indian Residential School Gathering.

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  • JOUSSARD, AB, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Sucker Creek First Nation Chief Roderick Willier and Driftpile Cree Nation Chief Dwayne Laboucan welcomed over 400 registered Survivors, Descendants, and Community Members – from across Treaty 8 – to the St. Bruno's Indian Residential School Gathering.
  • This Gathering was rescheduled to June 23rd through June 25th due to the recent wildfire state of emergency across Alberta.
  • In his opening remarks, Driftpile Cree Nation Chief Dwayne Laboucan stated:
    "This afternoon's Indian Residential School Gathering is being held on the site of the former St. Bruno's Indian Residential School, a site where 1.13 acres was surveyed by the UofA in the Summer of 2022 (Phase 1).
  • This survey work used advanced ground-penetrating-radar technologies and data analysis to identify locations that have a high potential for containing unmarked graves.

National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to headline 4th annual Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase in Vancouver June 1 and 2

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Lunedì, Maggio 29, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will feature prominently at the annual Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS) conference that seeks to get all Canadians working together to accelerate the pace of reconciliation through better business relationships.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will feature prominently at the annual Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS) conference that seeks to get all Canadians working together to accelerate the pace of reconciliation through better business relationships.
  • "National Chief Archibald's unwavering dedication to enhancing the well-being of Indigenous peoples spans decades.
  • Open to all, IPSS will leave delegates from diverse sectors better equipped to drive all types of enterprises to greater success in partnerships involving business, communities and governments.
  • On June 1, National Chief Archibald will outline her vision for economic reconciliation, followed by a discussion with award-winning journalist Tina House from APTN.

New agreements between First Nations and B.C. government a step toward fulfilling Canada's treaty obligations

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Mercoledì, Aprile 26, 2023
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Treaty 8 First Nations and the government of British Columbia have recently concluded two historical agreements on Treaty Land Entitlement and land and resource managment. These agreements are expected to better honour the provincial government’s treaty obligations, significantly change how land is managed and how natural resources are developed in the First Nations’ traditional territories. Yahey v. British Columbia The agreements were signed in January as a result of the verdict of the Yahey v. B.C.

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Treaty 8 First Nations and the government of British Columbia have recently concluded two historical agreements on Treaty Land Entitlement and land and resource managment. These agreements are expected to better honour the provincial government’s treaty obligations, significantly change how land is managed and how natural resources are developed in the First Nations’ traditional territories.

Yahey v. British Columbia

    • The agreements were signed in January as a result of the verdict of the Yahey v. B.C.
    • government for failing to adequately address the effects of industrial development in the nation’s traditional territory.
    • It comprises parts of northeastern British Columbia, northern Alberta and portions of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.
    • Treaty 8 created reciprocal rights and obligations, which the province violated by allowing industrial development without seeking the Nations’ approval.

Restoration fund

    • The new agreement signed with Blueberry River First Nation provides economic compensation for land restoration activities.
    • A $200 million restoration fund is to be established by June 2025 to support land restoration efforts after decades of industrial exploitation.
    • The Treaty Land Entitlement agreement solves a long-lasting claim on lands that were not assigned to First Nations when they signed Treaty 8 in 1899.

Resource exploitation

    • is expected to experience a significant boom in resource exploitation activities in the near future due to the abundance of gas in the Montney Play.
    • Montney Play has also been characterized as Canada’s largest carbon bombs, due to the emissions it could generate if it’s exploited.
    • If such a scenario becomes reality, Canada will most likely miss its climate goals, which are already at risk of being unmet.

Incorporating UNDRIP

    • and federal governments are working to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
    • The act establishes UNDRIP as a framework for reconciliation and is to be implemented according to an 89-point action plan.
    • For the time being, implementing UNDRIP and the principle of informed consent is essential.
    • It makes it possible to assess whether UNDRIP is being implemented properly while reflecting on what the future in northern B.C.

The Hemp Blockchain, Inc. in competition for the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal with the support of FFES Environmental

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Martedì, Marzo 8, 2022
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FFES Environmental, a 100% Indigenously owned company, and a part of The Sucker Creek First Nation of Alberta Canada will support The Hemp Blockchain in its XPRIZE Carbon Removal submission as Partner in the Environmental Justice portion of the $100 million dollar competition.

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  • FFES Environmental, a 100% Indigenously owned company, and a part of The Sucker Creek First Nation of Alberta Canada will support The Hemp Blockchain in its XPRIZE Carbon Removal submission as Partner in the Environmental Justice portion of the $100 million dollar competition.
  • The high-quality carbon credits will be designed for the voluntary carbon credit market, with blockchain technology and "The Carbon Protocol Initiative" the company plans on exceeding all current validation standards.
  • "The Hemp Blockchain environmental justice strategy is a perfect fit for our new partners," Said Dan Higbee, CEO of the Hemp Blockchain.
  • Hemp Blockchain, Inc. is building advanced cloud-based solutions to accelerate the growth of the industrial hemp industry.

Steel River Group Announces Partnership with Loon River First Nation

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Martedì, Novembre 23, 2021
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CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management, development, and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Loon River First Nation (Loon River or the Nation).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management, development, and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Loon River First Nation (Loon River or the Nation).
  • I am thrilled to share the news of our newest partnership with Loon River First Nation, said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.
  • In addition to Loon River Contracting, Loon River also operates Loon River Trucking, which has serviced the oil and gas industry in western Canada for over 20 years.
  • Loon River First Nation is proud to partner with Steel River Group, said Ivan Sawan, Chief of Loon River First Nation.