Maliseet | Jotup

Government of Canada advances equality in New Brunswick with funding for six organizations

Retrieved on:

Monday, December 4, 2023

Indigenous self-government in Canada, Organization, Investment, Government, Gender equality, Violence, Data collection, Call, Secretariat, Maliseet, Parliament, Address, Gender identity, Nursing, Renewable energy, NB, Woman

Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.8M for six community organizations.

Key Points:

Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.8M for six community organizations.
It also provides funding for community-based research on gender-based violence and for a project that will help address systemic barriers to women's equality.
"These organizations and initiatives will chart a path towards building safer communities across Canada and New Brunswick, including for 2SLGBTQI+ people, and Indigenous women and girls.
Budget 2023 allocated $160 million over three years, starting in 2023-2024, for the Women's Program to provide funding to organizations in Canada that serve women.

Caesars Sportsbook Launches in Maine on Mobile and Desktop

Retrieved on:

Friday, November 3, 2023

Sports wagering is live in Maine, and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced that its flagship sports wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, is accepting sports wagers on mobile and desktop in the Pine Tree State.

Key Points:

Sports wagering is live in Maine, and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced that its flagship sports wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, is accepting sports wagers on mobile and desktop in the Pine Tree State.
Caesars Sportsbook launches through Caesars’ historic partnership with three of the Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation, furthering Caesars Entertainment’s longtime commitment to supporting Indian gaming.
This 21 and older policy applies to all sports wagering operations conducted by Caesars Sportsbook in Maine.
For real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.

Ducks Unlimited Canada launches $3-million initiative to conserve critical wetland habitat along the Wolastoq

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

This conservation investment of $3 million over 10 years represents the largest investment by DUC on a single habitat initiative in Atlantic Canada.

Key Points:

This conservation investment of $3 million over 10 years represents the largest investment by DUC on a single habitat initiative in Atlantic Canada.
At 673 kilometres long, the Wolastoq is the largest river in the Maritimes and includes 49,400 acres (20,000 hectares) of floodplain wetlands.
Partnering with Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours & Events to conduct an annual traditional wild rice harvest at wetland projects along the Wolastoq.
For more information, visit the Wetlands for the Wolastoq page on our website: www.ducks.ca/our-work/wolastoq-wetlands/
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces recipients of 2021 Lifetime Achievement and Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Indigenous peoples of North America, Ethnic groups in Canada, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Peguis First Nation, Saulteaux, Maliseet, First Nations

Toronto, ON, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announces John Bernard of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, as this years recipient of the Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award and Erica Daniels, a Cree/Mtis from Peguis First Nation, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award.

Key Points:

Toronto, ON, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announces John Bernard of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, as this years recipient of the Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award and Erica Daniels, a Cree/Mtis from Peguis First Nation, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award.
The Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a First Nations, Inuit, or Mtis person whose business leadership has made a substantive contribution to the economic and social well-being of Indigenous people over a lifetime.
It is a great honour to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
It is with great honour that we recognize the incredible contributions of the Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement award recipient, John Bernard and Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur award recipient, Erica Daniels.

Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac TJ Harvey to highlight economic prosperity project in Tobique First Nation

Retrieved on:

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, Maliseet, Algonquian peoples, Tobique First Nation, Tobique River, Native American tribes, T. J. Harvey, First Nations in New Brunswick

"Congratulations to Chief Ross Perley and Tobique First Nation on the expansion of the Maliseet Gas Bar and Convenience Store.

Key Points:

"Congratulations to Chief Ross Perley and Tobique First Nation on the expansion of the Maliseet Gas Bar and Convenience Store.
"The Tobique First Nation is thankful for the support for this project by Minister O'Regan and our MP TJ Harvey.
Tobique First Nation is a Maliseet community located on the north side of the Tobique River in New Brunswick.
Tobique is the largest of the Wolastoqiyik and Maliseet Nation reserves in New Brunswick with a population of approximately 2513.

Canadian Journalism Foundation/CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships Announced

Retrieved on:

Friday, April 12, 2019

Linguistic rights, Maliseet, Tobique First Nation, Canadian Journalism Foundation, Indigenous language

TORONTO, April 12, 2019 /CNW/ - Charnel Anderson and Logan Perley are the recipients of this year's CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships , established to encourage Indigenous voices and a better understanding of Indigenous issues.

Key Points:

TORONTO, April 12, 2019 /CNW/ - Charnel Anderson and Logan Perley are the recipients of this year's CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships , established to encourage Indigenous voices and a better understanding of Indigenous issues.
Logan Perley is Wolastoqew from Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick, and is in his final year of journalism and native studies at St. Thomas University in Fredericton.
He will mark the UN's International Year of Indigenous languages by exploring the education initiatives aimed at revitalizing the endangered Wolastoqew language, which has fewer than 100 fluent speakers.
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.

Government of Canada congratulates Tobique First Nation on road reconstruction

Retrieved on:

Saturday, June 23, 2018

North Maine Woods, First Nations, Maliseet, Maine, Algonquian peoples, Tobique River, Tobique First Nation, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Saint John River, Jeremy Dutcher

This project represents a $2.5 million investment by the Government of Canada and is set to be completed by the end of the month.

Key Points:

This project represents a $2.5 million investment by the Government of Canada and is set to be completed by the end of the month.
The mentoring and job creation benefits provided valuable work experience and skills development opportunities for Tobique First Nation band members.
The Tobique First Nation is a Maliseet community located on the north side of the Tobique River in New Brunswick.
Tobique is the largest of the Wolastoqiyik and Maliseet Nation reserves in New Brunswick with a population of approximately 2500.