Kashechewan First Nation

Clear vision for the future: Canadian Ophthalmological Society celebrates Indigenous Children Eye Examination Project, impacting 6,000 lives to date

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This model is designed to benefit Indigenous children in underserved areas of Canada and involves training local youth to assess children for eye problems.

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  • This model is designed to benefit Indigenous children in underserved areas of Canada and involves training local youth to assess children for eye problems.
  • "Many children in these Indigenous communities have to travel over one hour by plane to see an eye care professional.
  • It is critical to develop a national vision screening strategy to prevent long-lasting vision loss, especially in children.
  • ICEE aims to become the national outreach program for delivering eye care to Indigenous children living in the remote and under-served parts of Canada."

Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council affirm commitment to public safety

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Monday, October 17, 2022

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.

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  • PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Christine Tell, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), todayannouncedthe creation ofthis new collaborative working relationship.
  • This partnership willcreatean implementation plan that will improve public safety and policing in its 12 member First Nations and 28 communities.
  • MinistersMendicino andTell and Grand Chief Hardlotte signed a Letter of Intent between the three parties,officially establishing the PAGC Public Safety Implementation Team.This team will advance work on Indigenous-led public safety initiatives, tailored to the needs of each community.

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update -- Week of March 24, 2022

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

First Nations, Inuit and Mtis across the country have access to vaccines through vaccine clinics, which are well underway in Indigenous communities.

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  • First Nations, Inuit and Mtis across the country have access to vaccines through vaccine clinics, which are well underway in Indigenous communities.
  • Below are some of the latest updates from ISC for the week of March 21, 2022.
  • Deer Lake First Nation's (Ontario) RFA was approved on March 18, 2022, for CAF support until at least April 2, 2022.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations can also continue to request needs-based funding from the Indigenous Community Support Fund.

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update - Week of February 10, 2022

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Below are some of the latest updates from ISC for the week of February 10, 2022.

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  • Below are some of the latest updates from ISC for the week of February 10, 2022.
  • Below are just a few examples of the Government of Canada's and Indigenous communities' efforts to support COVID-19 emergency preparedness and recovery.
  • Canadian Rangers will continue supporting provincial vaccination programs in remote Indigenous communities in Ontario until at least tomorrow, February 11, 2022.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations can also continue to request needs-based funding from the Indigenous Community Support Fund.

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update - Week of January 20, 2022

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

OTTAWA,TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - In response to the significant risks and uncertainties presented by the spread of the Omicron variant in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) continues to support Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19.

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  • OTTAWA,TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - In response to the significant risks and uncertainties presented by the spread of the Omicron variant in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) continues to support Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19.
  • ISC regions and Indigenous communities across the country are working together to promote and offer COVID-19 vaccinations to Indigenous Peoples.
  • In response, Minister Patty Hajdu announced today that Indigenous Services Canada is distributing a total amount of $125 million amongst First Nations across the country to support their public health efforts.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations can also continue to request needs-based funding from the Indigenous Community Support Fund.

Steel River Group’s new entity Water Care Company receives Alberta Innovates grant funding for water pilot project in Stoney Nakoda First Nation

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River) is honoured to share that its new entity, Water Care Company (Water Care), has received funding from the Alberta Innovates Water Innovation Program for its first water treatment project in Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River) is honoured to share that its new entity, Water Care Company (Water Care), has received funding from the Alberta Innovates Water Innovation Program for its first water treatment project in Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
  • Alberta Innovates has committed $328,089 to Water Care to focus on developing the pre-commercial prototype of its Clarification Technology at the Morley plant.
  • This investment will help Water Care continue to develop its water treatment technology while supporting opportunities for education, employment, social sovereignty and economic sustainability.
  • For more information about Water Care Company, visit www.watercarecompany.com
    Alberta Innovates is the provinces largest and Canadas first provincial research and innovation agency.

Statement - Minister of Indigenous Services, Chief of Kashechewan First Nation and Ontario's Minister of Indigenous Affairs sign 2019 Framework Agreement affirming commitment to the relocation of Kashechewan

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The Minister of Indigenous Services, Seamus O'Regan, issued the following statement today:

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  • TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ - The Minister of Indigenous Services, Seamus O'Regan, issued the following statement today:
    "Today, Chief Leo Friday, Minister Greg Rickford and I signed the 2019 Framework Agreement confirming the relocation of Kashechewan First Nation to higher ground.
  • Together we are committed to a safe, healthy and sustainable future for Kashechewan.
  • Since 2017, when this Government signed "Together We Work for Hope" we have made significant progress together.
  • Today's Kashechewan Relocation Workplan Summary will guide our next steps together.