Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Canada announce a new roadmap for advancing reconciliation and self-determination

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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This includes child and family services, policing and justice reform, public safety, health and other initiatives designed to promote community well-being and advance reconciliation.

Key Points: 
  • This includes child and family services, policing and justice reform, public safety, health and other initiatives designed to promote community well-being and advance reconciliation.
  • "Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is taking these steps that affirm and uphold our inherent right of self-government, based on our Treaty relationship with the Crown.
  • We acknowledge the Muskeg Lake leaders of the past that never departed from upholding our inherent rights and Treaty relationship."
  • "Today we are marking an important step toward a renewed relationship with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.

Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille Receive SFI President’s Award for Leadership in Advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille were recognized for their foundational, governance, and programmatic contributions in advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations.

Key Points: 
  • Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille were recognized for their foundational, governance, and programmatic contributions in advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations.
  • In his current role as Senior Advisor of Indigenous Relations, Paul is an esteemed member of SFI’s Senior Leadership Team, providing a broad and informed perspective and advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations.
  • Robitaille has also been instrumental in supporting greater Indigenous rights recognition and relationship building throughout the SFI Network through promoting meaningful and accessible Indigenous Relations training.
  • “I am deeply honoured to receive the SFI President’s Award for Leadership,” said Robitaille.

Marathon Gold and Miawpukek First Nation Enter Into Socio-Economic Agreement

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) and Miawpukek First Nation (“Miawpukek”) are pleased to announce that they have concluded a Socio-Economic Agreement (“SEA” or “Agreement”) concerning the development of the Valentine Gold Project, located in central Newfoundland.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) and Miawpukek First Nation (“Miawpukek”) are pleased to announce that they have concluded a Socio-Economic Agreement (“SEA” or “Agreement”) concerning the development of the Valentine Gold Project, located in central Newfoundland.
  • The Agreement was signed by Matt Manson, President and CEO of Marathon, and Miawpukek Chief Mi’sel Joe and representatives of the Miawpukek Band Council.
  • The SEA respects Miawpukek’s historic and cultural connections to the lands and waters while establishing a framework for a long-term positive working relationship between Marathon and Miawpukek.
  • This allows Miawpukek and Marathon to continue moving forward in a way that promotes the spirit and intent of Truth and Reconciliation.”

First Tellurium Registers as Federal Lobbyist to Advance Green and Critical Metals Projects

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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“We’re probably the only junior mining company registered as a federal lobbyist,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re probably the only junior mining company registered as a federal lobbyist,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • The goal is to understand more about critical metals and how they relate to helping resolve climate change on a world scale.
  • Both Canada and the U.S. are desperate to reduce their reliance on China for critical metals such as tellurium.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

The ‘otherness’ of Jacinda Ardern – by doing politics differently she changed the game and saved her party

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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When Ardern delivered her valedictory statement earlier this month, I was in Canada as a visiting speaker at the University of Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • When Ardern delivered her valedictory statement earlier this month, I was in Canada as a visiting speaker at the University of Alberta.
  • My lectures and workshops included sessions on gender politics and the pandemic, media representations of women leaders, and the possibilities for leading with kindness.
  • People questioned why New Zealanders appeared to have forgotten their country’s internationally recognised success in the fight against COVID-19.

Gender politics

    • For example, in her study of news coverage of four women prime ministers from New Zealand, Australia and Canada, Linda Trimble reveals that gender is explicitly referenced.
    • The research also shows this use of gender references is most common when a country experiences its first female political leader.
    • Read more:
      Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to parliament: how her politics of kindness fell on unkind times

      Yet when Ardern became Labour leader, throughout her tenure and on her departure from politics, it seemed her gender continued to have news value: we first read about “Jacindamania” just two hours after she became leader, followed by questions from talk show hosts about her motherhood intentions.

Ardern’s ‘otherness’

    • Certainly, having a baby while in office accentuated her as novel and newsworthy, nationally and internationally.
    • In her valedictory statement, Ardern implicitly addressed this “otherness”:
      I leave knowing I was the best mother I could be.
    • You can be that person and be here […] I do hope I have demonstrated something else entirely.
    • Read more:
      Anniversary of a landslide: new research reveals what really swung New Zealand's 2020 'COVID election'

Great expectations

    • Those “expecting her to be the party’s salvation and deliver them the government benches”, the columnist went on, “have set their expectations too high”.
    • Perhaps by promising policy “transformation”, Ardern set her own expectations too high.
    • And, as I witnessed in Canada, there are young people elsewhere who Jacinda Ardern has inspired to lead with kindness.

First Tellurium Establishes New Thermoelectric Venture

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), today announced that it has established, and holds a controlling interest in, a thermoelectric technology-focused research, development and commercialization business 1406975 BC Ltd. (“NewCo”).

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), today announced that it has established, and holds a controlling interest in, a thermoelectric technology-focused research, development and commercialization business 1406975 BC Ltd. (“NewCo”).
  • NewCo aims to explore new uses of tellurium and develop improved thermoelectric generators that could be used in the renewable energy and automotive industries.
  • “Thermoelectric applications, whereby heat is converted to electricity, represent the number two use of tellurium worldwide,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse (Manitoba) Calls for Support of First Nations-Led Water Priorities and Realizing the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water for All Indigenous Peoples at UN Water Conference

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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“First Nations work hard to uphold our inherent responsibilities as caretakers of water.

Key Points: 
  • “First Nations work hard to uphold our inherent responsibilities as caretakers of water.
  • Water is a sacred part of our way of life and is central to our health and livelihoods,” said Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse.
  • The UN Water Action Plan should protect all water and emphasize that clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right for all and specifically mention the situation of Indigenous peoples,” says Chief Woodhouse.
  • While there have been efforts to end long-term boil water advisories in First Nations in Canada,” says Regional Chief Woodhouse.

Amnesty International’s Annual Report denounces Canada’s record on Indigenous People’s rights, climate justice

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canadian Section (English-Speaking), said on Monday: “The state of Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Canada is a national disgrace.

Key Points: 
  • Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canadian Section (English-Speaking), said on Monday: “The state of Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Canada is a national disgrace.
  • Despite numerous promises to address ongoing injustices, governments in Canada have failed to uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and respect their lands and resources.
  • “Canada’s record on Indigenous Peoples’ rights is dismal,” said France-Isabelle Langlois, Executive Director of Amnesty International Canada Francophone.
  • “I urge the Government of Canada, the provinces and territories to advance reconciliation based on the nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples.”

Government of Canada's Modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning for Canada

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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In February 2022, the Government of Canada shared the draft Policy for public comment and incorporated feedback in finalizing the modernized Policy.

Key Points: 
  • In February 2022, the Government of Canada shared the draft Policy for public comment and incorporated feedback in finalizing the modernized Policy.
  • This modernized Policy significantly elaborates on the original Canada's Radioactive Waste Policy Framework (1996) and affirms Canada's continued commitment to reconciliation.
  • Modernizing the 1996 Radioactive Waste Policy to the new Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning is critical for the government to continue to meet international best practices, guidelines and standards based on the best available science while continuing to ensure that Canada's radioactive waste is safely managed, including waste from emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs).
  • "The modernized Policy for Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning is an important development to ensure the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of waste.

First Tellurium Reports on Recent Lithium-ion Battery Fires and Safety Advantages of New Lithium-Tellurium Batteries

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NBC News noted that firefighters throughout the U.S. are expressing concern about the increasing number of fires due to lithium-ion batteries.

Key Points: 
  • NBC News noted that firefighters throughout the U.S. are expressing concern about the increasing number of fires due to lithium-ion batteries.
  • Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel stated that firefighters have their hands full with the emergence of lithium-ion battery fires.
  • Earlier this month, Congressman Ritchie Torres announced a new bill mandating federal safety standards for lithium-ion batteries.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.