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'Protect Our Parks' Calls Talk of Imminent OPC Groundbreaking in Jackson Park 'Grossly Premature'

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The statute then refers to an analytical framework set out under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that also requires reviews of alternatives.

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  • The statute then refers to an analytical framework set out under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that also requires reviews of alternatives.
  • The rubber-stamping of the highly destructive Jackson Park plan thats occurred thus far doesnt come anywhere near fulfilling the laws requirement for such a probing, in-depth review, explained Caplan.
  • POP intends to schedule a formal rollout of the architectural plans it has developed for the area near Washington Park soon.
  • Learn more about our history and our advocacy efforts at www.protectourparks.org
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Comcast RISE Awards Over 700 Black-Owned, Small Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

In addition, 3,300 small businesses have already signed up to receive the Comcast RISE monthly newsletter, which will offer free marketing insights and resources.

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  • In addition, 3,300 small businesses have already signed up to receive the Comcast RISE monthly newsletter, which will offer free marketing insights and resources.
  • We created Comcast RISE to partner with small businesses and give them access to tools to help them survive the pandemic and thrive.
  • Business resources to help with curated content: Comcast has launched the Comcast RISE destination complete with aggregated small business news, tips, insights and more on the X1 platform.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Experienced Public Lands and Environmental Litigator Alison Garner Joins Dorsey in Salt Lake City

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Monday, November 9, 2020

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Alison Garner has joined the Firm as a Senior Attorney in its Regulatory Affairs Group in Salt Lake City.

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  • International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Alison Garner has joined the Firm as a Senior Attorney in its Regulatory Affairs Group in Salt Lake City.
  • Ms. Garner joins Dorsey after over a decade of public service in both the Utah Attorney Generals Office and the U.S. Department of Justice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201109005738/en/
    Alison Garner has joined Dorsey as a Senior Attorney in its Regulatory Affairs Group in Salt Lake City.
  • In addition, Ms. Garner conducted annual training for clients on compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures regarding open meetings, records access, and public ethics.

Native American Heritage Month Activities #SupportTheReturn of Buffalo

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

In honor of National Bison Day on November 7 and national Native American Heritage month during November, a leading Native nonprofit, Tanka Fund, is dedicating an entire month of online activity to help support the return of the Buffalo to the lives, land, and economy of indigenous peoples.

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  • In honor of National Bison Day on November 7 and national Native American Heritage month during November, a leading Native nonprofit, Tanka Fund, is dedicating an entire month of online activity to help support the return of the Buffalo to the lives, land, and economy of indigenous peoples.
  • The coordinated fundraising and education effort will #supportthereturn of buffalo, a keystone species, to one million acres of reservation land in the United States.
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    A series of activities will be held throughout November during Native American Heritage Month to #supportthereturn.
  • The funds will directly impact Native buffalo ranchers to support and sustain ranch planning, financing and operations.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Offers Coronavirus Relief Program for Tribal Citizens, Businesses

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) CARES Act program benefits tribal citizens and tribally owned businesses hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) CARES Act program benefits tribal citizens and tribally owned businesses hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On June 29, the CPN Tribal Legislature passed a resolution to pay CPN members nationwide who have been affected by the current economic crisis.
  • More than 65 percent of the $62 million weve received from the federal government is dedicated to tribal members in need during these trying times, said Tribal Chairman John Rocky Barrett.
  • Programs are designed to support CPN members and CPN member-owned businesses who have been damaged by COVID.

FCNL Congratulates House on Savanna’s Act and Not Invisible Act Passage

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded yesterdays passage of both Savannas Act (H.R.

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  • The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded yesterdays passage of both Savannas Act (H.R.
  • 2733) and the Not Invisible Act of 2019 (H.R.
  • This begins the process of ensuring better public safety in tribal and urban Indian communities, said Diane Randall, FCNLs general secretary.
  • Having previously passed the Senate, the bills will now go to the White House for the presidents signature.

Citizens Bank Announces Grant Program for Minority-Owned Small Businesses

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Citizens Bank announced today that it will award grants to minority-owned small businesses in recognition of the value that they bring as a vital part of our communities.

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  • Citizens Bank announced today that it will award grants to minority-owned small businesses in recognition of the value that they bring as a vital part of our communities.
  • With this program, Citizens will award 100 grants of $15,000 each ($1.5 million total) to 100 minority-owned businesses (customers and non-customers) across the Citizens 11 state footprint , extending its ongoing small business grant program .
  • What: The Citizens Bank Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program provides assistance to minority-owned businesses within Citizens Banks 11 state footprint.
  • Who: Open to both Citizens business banking customers and other businesses who are not Citizens customers in our branch footprint.

Native American Natural Foods Announces Multi-Million Dollar Capital Investment

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Native American Natural Foods (NANF), an innovative, Native American owned and operated company that produces the highly acclaimed TANKA Bar and a line of meat and fruit products, announced today the closing of a multi-million-dollar equity capital investment.

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  • Native American Natural Foods (NANF), an innovative, Native American owned and operated company that produces the highly acclaimed TANKA Bar and a line of meat and fruit products, announced today the closing of a multi-million-dollar equity capital investment.
  • Being involved with Native American Natural Foods has been a privilege and a humbling honor, said Douglas Bystry, President and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI.
  • Native American Natural Foods, LLC , is focused on creating a family of nationally branded buffalo-based food products that are delicious and that promote a Native American way of wellness that feeds mind, body, and spirit.
  • By adding value to traditional Native food products, using modern scientific methods and the least amount of processing possible, Native American Natural Foods innovates value-added products for the U.S. consumer marketplace.

Movement to “Take Back What Was Stolen” from Native American Athlete Jim Thorpe Kicks Off with New Petition Backed by Pictureworks Entertainment

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Jim Thorpe didnt just break Olympic records in Stockholm in 1912 he broke barriers winning two gold medals at a time when Native Americans werent even recognized as U.S. citizens.

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  • Jim Thorpe didnt just break Olympic records in Stockholm in 1912 he broke barriers winning two gold medals at a time when Native Americans werent even recognized as U.S. citizens.
  • But while generations of sports fans likely know his story of triumph, few people know that Jim Thorpes iconic legacy was stolen less than a year after he won.
  • This petition is an effort to gather over one million names and voices united in support of Jim and American athletic excellence, and Native American resilience, said Nedra Darling, Executive Producer, Pictureworks Entertainment.
  • The Take Back What Was Stolen petition is just the first in a series of initiatives tied to BRIGHT PATH the upcoming feature film about Jim Thorpes life and legacy from Pictureworks Entertainment.

BIPOC Executive Search Inc. Launches With a Mandate to Help Organizations Increase BIPOC Representation

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

BIPOC Executive Search Inc. seeks to support organizations in their quest to fulfill this critically important mission.

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  • BIPOC Executive Search Inc. seeks to support organizations in their quest to fulfill this critically important mission.
  • At BIPOC Executive Search Inc., our teammade up of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) community membersbrings professional and lived experience to each client engagement.
  • BIPOC Executive Search Inc. is the first recruitment firm of its kind in Canada with such a pronounced BIPOC mandate.
  • Where racial diversity is lacking in an organization and where cultural reform is needed, BIPOC Executive Search Inc. can help.