First Nations

CHAR Tech and Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. Sign Partnership Agreement

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The partnership, Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions, (the “Partnership”) builds upon the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in April 2023 .

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  • The partnership, Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions, (the “Partnership”) builds upon the foundation laid by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in April 2023 .
  • LNFMI is a forest management co-operative comprised of four local First Nation Communities who hold the Sustainable Forest License (SFL) on the Lake Nipigon Forest:
    The Partnership will continue advancing development of the jointly-owned facility modeled after CHAR Tech’s flagship facility in Thorold, Ontario.
  • Under the Agreement, LNFMI will oversee the annual wood fiber harvest from the Lake Nipigon Forest, ensuring CHAR Tech’s wood waste feedstock supply for the wood waste-to-renewable energy (RNG and biocarbon) facility.
  • In January 2023, LNFMI was awarded an investment of $200,000 to support formalizing the LNFMI and CHAR Tech partnership for the Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions RNG and biocarbon production facility.

The Tula Foundation receives $92 million donation to supercharge coastal science

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.

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  • The funds will help Tula continue catalyzing scientific-based innovation while beginning its transition to independent sustainability.
  • When explaining the significance of the land donation, Eric Peterson, Co-founder and Director of Tula, said: “Calvert Island, halfway to Alaska, is the most iconic place on British Columbia’s coast.
  • The new space at the Customs House will boost Tula’s capacity to serve as a physical venue for coastal science, meetings, events and collaboration.
  • Learn more about Tula’s work and stay in touch by subscribing to its free newsletter, the Tula Quarterly !

2024 APEGA Summit Award Recipients Announced

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Edmonton, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has announced the recipients of this year’s Summit Awards.

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  • Edmonton, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has announced the recipients of this year’s Summit Awards.
  • The annual Summit Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, April 25, in Edmonton and returns to a fully in-person event this year.
  • More information about the gala, as well as biographies and photos of recipients are available online at apega.ca/summit-awards/gala.
  • Congratulations to the 2024 APEGA Summit Award recipients:
    Dr. William (Bill) Rosehart, P.Eng., from Calgary, is receiving the Centennial Leadership Award for his work as a professional engineer, professor, and dean of the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering (Schulich).

AECOM consortium selected to deliver Australia’s M80 Ring Road Completion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that the Victoria State Government has appointed AECOM, in partnership with Acciona and MACA Civil, as alliance non-owner participants to design and construct Australia's M80 Ring Road Completion between Plenty Road and the North East Link in Watsonia, Melbourne.
  • AECOM will serve as the lead consultant and the only designer of the alliance and will play a central role in delivering the professional and technical services for the planning and design of permanent works.
  • “We’re excited to deliver this transformative project that will change how people move around Melbourne and deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment,” said Mark McManamny, chief executive of AECOM’s Australia and New Zealand region.
  • In its role, AECOM will aim to achieve positive social outcomes through supplier engagement with First Nations people and businesses, as well as with people and businesses from local areas of social and economic disadvantage.

Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group Exploring Microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs) for Remote Applications

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).

Key Points: 
  • Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319500038/en/
    Conceptual illustration of Prodigy’s Microreactor Power Station™ TNPP.
  • Prodigy is collaborating with Westinghouse to develop a TNPP outfitted with the Westinghouse eVinci™ microreactor, that would be suitable for these applications.
  • “Prodigy’s microreactor TNPP offers a near-term solution to transition remote locations off of diesel,” said Mathias Trojer, President and CEO, Prodigy Clean Energy.

The Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada announce the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.

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  • In support of this commitment, today the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and the Government of Canada are announcing the signing of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • The Government of Canada officially recognized the Nation Micmac de Gespeg in 1973, even though they have occupied their territory since time immemorial.
  • On January 30, 2024, the Nation Micmac de Gespeg, Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada signed the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement with respect to Forillon National Park.
  • While the Agreement represents a step toward reconciliation, Parks Canada and the Nation Micmac de Gespeg are aware that this is a first step on the road to reconciliation.

RCMP Progress Update on Recommendations from Mass Casualty Commission Final Report

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.

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  • The MCC's findings and recommendations have significant implications for the RCMP, police services across the country, all levels of government, and Canadian society at large.
  • The strategy we published today on our website outlines work that began even before the MCC tabled its Final Report, dating back to 2020.
  • It is a demonstration of my commitment, and that of the whole RCMP, to respond to the MCC's recommendations.
  • We are contributing to another 55 recommendations, where the work requires collaboration with our federal and provincial government or policing partners.

Government of Canada tabled its response to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts report on emergency management in First Nations communities

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.

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  • On March 22, 2024, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, tabled the Government of Canada's response to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts' report titled Report 8, Emergency Management in First Nations communities – Indigenous Services Canada, of the 2022 Reports 5 to 8 of the Auditor General of Canada.
  • In doing so, Minister Hajdu tabled actions the government will take to implement the recommendations, in partnership with First Nations.
  • To that end, a steering committee comprised of First Nation emergency management experts was formed in October 2023 in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations.
  • We will continue to work alongside First Nations to support the health, safety and well-being of their communities, and to enhance their emergency management capacity.

Governments of Canada and Alberta officially designate Alberta section of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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"The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.

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  • "The Métis Nation within Alberta is very pleased that the North Saskatchewan River has formally been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.
  • "The beloved North Saskatchewan River is well deserving of a Canadian Heritage River designation, and the River Valley Alliance (RVA) was pleased to support this important initiative.
  • The North Saskatchewan River flows within the North Saskatchewan watershed across central Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
  • The North Saskatchewan River's designation document highlights the many cherished stories shared by cultural, heritage and recreational sites throughout the North Saskatchewan River Watershed to be explored and developed in the future.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day:
    "Water is our most precious natural resource.
  • Today, as we mark World Water Day , we reaffirm our commitment to preserving and protecting clean water for generations to come.
  • This year's World Water Day theme, 'Water for Peace', reminds us of the need to unite around protecting and conserving water while expanding access for the 2.2 billion people around the world without access to safe drinking water.
  • "On World Water Day, I invite all Canadians to reflect on the importance of our most precious resource.