Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Announces 2023 Lift Program Awardees

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Friday, September 15, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to announce the new 2023 LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program awardees!

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  • The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to announce the new 2023 LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program awardees!
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to announce the new 2023 LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program awardees!
  • The LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program provides early career Native artists with professional development, marketing support, culturally appropriate evaluation, and a $10,000 award to develop and realize new projects.
  • NACF is grateful to the Maxwell | Hanrahan Foundation, and The Rasmuson Foundation for their support of the LIFT - Early Career Support for Native Artists program.

Pine Creek First Nation Launches Mobile App for Members to Access News, Events, and Important Cultural Resources

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Monday, June 27, 2022

CAMPERVILLE, Manitoba, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leadership of Pine Creek First Nation (PCFN) have unveiled a new mobile app designed to help their membership stay up-to-date with community news and resources.

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  • CAMPERVILLE, Manitoba, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leadership of Pine Creek First Nation (PCFN) have unveiled a new mobile app designed to help their membership stay up-to-date with community news and resources.
  • Two-thirds of PCFNs members live off-reserve, making maintaining a connection to the community difficulthaving an app for the Nation means that no matter where a band member lives, they will be able to access vital documents, resources, and announcements.
  • Band members can reach directly out to the Band Office through the app to request information or services, and to provide feedback about the app or the Nations programs and services.
  • Pine Creek First Nation (PCFN) is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipegosis and provides a wide variety of economic and cultural services to the community.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario leads inter-agency task force to monitor cash transactions as casinos reopen

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

TORONTO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As casinos begin to welcome back guests in accordance with the provinces Roadmap to Reopen plan, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has established an inter-agency task force to monitor cash transactions.

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  • TORONTO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As casinos begin to welcome back guests in accordance with the provinces Roadmap to Reopen plan, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has established an inter-agency task force to monitor cash transactions.
  • The task force consists of representatives from the AGCO, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG).
  • The task force will be closely watching cash transactions at casinos and member agencies can take appropriate action within their legislative mandate if any unusual patterns or transactions of concern are identified.
  • - Chief Superintendent Alison Jevons, Ontario Provincial Police
    OLG maintains strong relationships with our task force partners and looks forward to continuing our collaboration to monitor and detect potential money laundering.

AGS Launches Into Canada's Real Money Online Gaming Market With Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AGS (or the "Company")(NYSE: AGS) today announced its first launch into the Canadian real money online gaming market with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation ("OLG").

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AGS (or the "Company")(NYSE: AGS) today announced its first launch into the Canadian real money online gaming market with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation ("OLG").
  • The Company's fan-favorite Golden Wins game is now live and available to play through OLG's internet gaming site , OLG.ca .
  • AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player.
  • Each year proceeds from OLG's operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province.

Media Advisory - Groups Come Together to Launch Campaign to Save Local Health Care Services

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Friday, October 25, 2019

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  • MARIE, Ontario, Oct. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groups from the Sault Ste.
  • Marie region are announcing the launch of a major campaign to culminate in a large-scale event in Sault Ste.
  • Marie to save vital local health care services.

Hard Rock International Names Paul Pellizzari Vice President of Global Social Responsibility

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announces the appointment of Paul Pellizzari as vice president of global social responsibility.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announces the appointment of Paul Pellizzari as vice president of global social responsibility.
  • In his previous role, Pellizzari led social responsibility for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and developed a global leadership position for the corporation.
  • "It is a pleasure to welcome Paul to our Hard Rock family," said Jeff Hook, executive vice president of development and marketing, Hard Rock International.
  • In 2015, Pellizzari was named "World's Top 50 Social Responsibility Leadership Talents" by Global Corporate Social Responsibility Day.