Membertou First Nation

The Government of Canada announces funding to accelerate clean energy development in Atlantic Canada

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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EverWind and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement in principle on terms for a $125M debt facility to support the project, pending final due diligence.

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  • EverWind and Export Development Canada have reached an agreement in principle on terms for a $125M debt facility to support the project, pending final due diligence.
  • "Nova Scotia is positioned to become a leader in the emerging green energy economy — and that bright future is beginning in places like Cape Breton—Canso.
  • Projects like EverWind will help put Atlantic Canada on the global stage as not only an incredible place to invest, but as a leader on clean, renewable energy."
  • "Today's $125 million investment in EverWind Fuels will ensure that Canada is a leading supplier of clean energy and technology to our international partners.

Canada and the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources partner on expanding and preserving Mi'kmaq environmental and traditional knowledge

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Funding will go towards the construction of a net-zero carbon facility to house both the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) and the Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Centre (MELC).

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  • Funding will go towards the construction of a net-zero carbon facility to house both the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) and the Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Centre (MELC).
  • The facility will be important for encouraging the intergenerational transfer of traditional knowledge and advancing Indigenous-led conservation.
  • The UINR is a trusted voice for the five Mi'kmaq communities in Unama'ki, also known as Cape Breton, on natural resources issues.
  • "The Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources and the Mi'kmaq Environmental Learning Centre are central to preserving the knowledge of Mi'kmaq elders.

MEDIA RELEASE - Public Policy Forum honours distinguished Canadian leaders at in-person Testimonial Dinner & Awards

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 Six exceptional Canadians are being honoured for their contributions to public policy and good governance by the Public Policy Forum at its 34th Testimonial Dinner and Awards gala on Thursday, April 28 in Toronto.

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  • TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 Six exceptional Canadians are being honoured for their contributions to public policy and good governance by the Public Policy Forum at its 34th Testimonial Dinner and Awards gala on Thursday, April 28 in Toronto.
  • In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., Mr. Manley played a critical role as the governments point person and spokesperson.
  • Chief Terrance Paul is the Chief and CEO of Membertou First Nation, a Mikmaq community near Sydney, Cape Breton.
  • Mark MacKinnon, the Globe and Mails Senior International Correspondent, is the recipient of this years Hyman SolomonAward for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism.

Canada Post opens community hub pilot site in Membertou, Nova Scotia

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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This is the second pilot location to open under our new community hub model.

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  • This is the second pilot location to open under our new community hub model.
  • The hubs reflect Canada Post's ongoing effort to meet Canadians' changing needs and expectations and build a stronger Canada.
  • The Membertou Community Hub is the first post office in this Mi'kmaq community.
  • The Membertou Community Hub serves about 1,700 residents living in and outside the community.

Government of Canada congratulates Membertou First Nation on the completion of their harbour infrastructure project

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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Through this project, Membertou First Nation completed site development in Phase 1 for the Sydney Harbour in the industrial area which will help support multiple commercial development opportunities.

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  • Through this project, Membertou First Nation completed site development in Phase 1 for the Sydney Harbour in the industrial area which will help support multiple commercial development opportunities.
  • Indigenous Services Canadaprovided $3 million under the Community Opportunity Readiness Program to support this $6.4 million economic infrastructure project.
  • "Congratulations to Chief Terry Paul and the Membertou First Nation on the completion of your harbour infrastructure project.
  • Indigenous Services Canada's investment in the harbour infrastructure project supported activities including site grading, infilling slag, dredging, and street construction.