Indigenous peoples of North America

Government of Canada announces new shelters for Indigenous Peoples facing gender-based violence

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.

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  • The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to addressing the ongoing national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • "Indigenous-led emergency shelters and transition homes play a critical role to support Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping violence.
  • Inuit women experience violence, particularly intimate partner violence, at a higher rate than any other group of women in Canada.

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

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Thursday, July 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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Wednesday, July 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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Tuesday, July 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 .

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

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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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.

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  • 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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Wednesday, July 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.

Steel River Group Announces Partnership with Chiniki First Nation

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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CALGARY, Alberta, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Chiniki First Nation (Chiniki), one of three Nations that make up the Stoney Nakoda Nations.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Chiniki First Nation (Chiniki), one of three Nations that make up the Stoney Nakoda Nations.
  • It gives me great pride to announce our partnership with Chiniki and I am proud to welcome the Nation to the Steel River Ecosystem, said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.
  • Chiniki First Nation welcomes the opportunity to partner with Steel River Group to diversify the Chiniki First Nation economy and to provide meaningful employment for the community today as well as for future generations, said the Nation.
  • Steel River is honored to support and collaborate with Chiniki First Nation on projects that will contribute to the well-being of the Nation, while continuing to diversify its economic position.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Congratulates Governor General Designate Mary Simon

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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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.

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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.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Congratulates Newly Elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne Archibald

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Saturday, July 10, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 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 the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 9, 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 the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation.
  • This is a historic moment for First Nations women, and all Indigenous women across Canada, as National Chief Archibald is the first woman to ever hold this position in the39-year history of the Assembly of First Nations.
  • President Melanie Omeniho, on behalf of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak and the Women of theMtis Nation,congratulates"National Chief Archibald on her historic win, and we look forward to continued and strengthened work alongside the Assembly of First Nations Women's Council.
  • We send National Chief Archibald our sincere best wishes andweare excited to witness her leadership in action."

Winnebago Industries Announces Jil Littlejohn Bostick as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced today that effective July 12, 2021, Jil Littlejohn Bostick will be joining Winnebago Industries as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced today that effective July 12, 2021, Jil Littlejohn Bostick will be joining Winnebago Industries as Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  • Littlejohn Bostick will report directly to Winnebago Industries Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Corporate Responsibility & President, Winnebago Industries Foundation Stacy Bogart.
  • Littlejohn Bostick will join Winnebago Industries after more than 20 years of corporate and non-profit leadership experience.
  • Winnebago Industries President and CEO Michael Happe commented, We are very excited to welcome Jil, an experienced and accomplished DEI Leader, to our Winnebago Industries team.