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MP Hanley Announces $164,000 in Clean Energy Support for Indigenous Communities

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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To support Indigenous, rural and remote communities as they transition to clean energy, the Government of Canada has also created a single-window approach to access resources and energy funding.

Key Points: 
  • To support Indigenous, rural and remote communities as they transition to clean energy, the Government of Canada has also created a single-window approach to access resources and energy funding.
  • "Across the country, Indigenous communities are leading the way in transitioning to clean energy.
  • To help achieve our government's climate goals, we need to ensure all of Canada, including rural, remote and Indigenous communities, have support in our transition from diesel to clean energy sources.
  • "The design of an Indigenous Negotiations Program is critical to facilitate Indigenous People's participation in Canada's clean energy transition.

Minister Champagne meets with Yukoners and local businesses to highlight federal government's plan to build an economy that works for everyone

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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The government is also moving forward with its ambitious plan to strengthen industry and build a thriving net-zero economy with opportunities and jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The government is also moving forward with its ambitious plan to strengthen industry and build a thriving net-zero economy with opportunities and jobs.
  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with the Yukon business community and toured the NorthLight Innovation hub and Icefield Tools.
  • We will do everything to support their ambitions and their know-how in building a stronger and more resilient economy."
  • The federal government's fiscal anchorthe unwinding of COVID-19-related deficits and reduction of the federal debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium termremains unchanged.

Infrastructure funding will advance self-determination for Yukon First Nations

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced an investment of $77 million over 4 years to support the housing and infrastructure needs of eleven Self-Governing First Nations in Yukon, through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced an investment of $77 million over 4 years to support the housing and infrastructure needs of eleven Self-Governing First Nations in Yukon, through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund.
  • Announced in Budget 2021, the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund provides recipients with the flexibility to design and deliver infrastructure projects that make the most sense for their individual communities.
  • This investment provides the flexibility required for self-governing First Nations to deliver the housing and infrastructure projects that meet the needs of their community.
  • $1.7 billion over five years, starting in 2021-22, with $388.9 million ongoing, to support the operation and maintenance of First Nation community infrastructure on reserve.

Travel Yukon and Enchroma Help People With Colourblindness See the Northern Lights

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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In order to demonstrate the power of this new accessibility, Travel Yukon took Russell on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to experience the northern lights in their truest colourful form.

Key Points: 
  • In order to demonstrate the power of this new accessibility, Travel Yukon took Russell on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to experience the northern lights in their truest colourful form.
  • "With dynamic lights and fantastic hues of greens, purples and reds, the northern lights are one of Yukon's most beautiful natural phenomena,'' said Robin Anderson, Global Marketing Manager at Travel Yukon.
  • By coming together, EnChroma and Travel Yukon were able to provide Russell with a week of colourful moments that will last a lifetime.
  • "We're so excited to partner with Travel Yukon to give Russell and future visitors the chance to see the northern lights in all their glory."

The Government of Canada supports Indigenous Guardians nature conservation with $30M fund

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Funding through Indigenous Guardians initiatives creates meaningful local employment and supports Indigenous leadership in conservation, providing a concrete example of reconciliation in action.

Key Points: 
  • Funding through Indigenous Guardians initiatives creates meaningful local employment and supports Indigenous leadership in conservation, providing a concrete example of reconciliation in action.
  • In the spirit of reconciliation, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous leadership in conservation.
  • The federal government expanded its support for Indigenous Guardians in 2021, committing up to $173 million to support new and existing Indigenous Guardians initiatives and the development of Indigenous Guardians Networks for First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis.
  • Please visit the Indigenous Guardians webpage for more information and updates on eligibility and future funding opportunities.

Minister Vandal Announces a $15.5-Million Investment in the Yukon's Largest Solar Project

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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"The Government of Canada is pleased to be supporting the White River First Nation for the deployment of the Yukon's largest solar power project to date.

Key Points: 
  • "The Government of Canada is pleased to be supporting the White River First Nation for the deployment of the Yukon's largest solar power project to date.
  • "Our government continues to support Indigenous-led clean energy initiatives such as the Beaver Creek Solar Project.
  • That is why our government continues to support initiatives such as the Beaver Creek Solar Project.
  • CanNor funding towards the construction of the Beaver Creek Solar Project builds on a previous investment of $1.2 million toward pre-construction work from 2019 to 2021.

Yukon University and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations working together to assess impacts of climate change on Traditional Territory

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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WHITEHORSE, YT, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ -Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and researchers at Yukon University are working in collaboration to address the effects of climate change thanks to a multi-year research project that will assess the vulnerability of the CAFN Traditional Territory to climate change and permafrost thaw.

Key Points: 
  • WHITEHORSE, YT, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ -Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and researchers at Yukon University are working in collaboration to address the effects of climate change thanks to a multi-year research project that will assess the vulnerability of the CAFN Traditional Territory to climate change and permafrost thaw.
  • The Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program supports Indigenous and northern communities and governments in increasing their capacity to adapt to climate change effects.
  • "Yukon University is grateful for this funding from Government of Canada so that we can work in partnership with the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations to address the impacts of permafrost thaw on their Traditional Territory.
  • Budget 2019 committed $26 million for a new campus science building in support of Yukon College's transition to Yukon University.

Yukon's fibre-to-the-home assets now Indigenous-owned as Northwestel and 13 First Nations companies form new partnership.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Northern Canada's telecommunications provider Northwestel today announced the sale of its Yukon fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) assets to a group of 13 Yukon First Nation development corporations.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Canada's telecommunications provider Northwestel today announced the sale of its Yukon fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) assets to a group of 13 Yukon First Nation development corporations.
  • Yukon's Shared Pathways network is a testament to our commitment to walking the path of reconciliation together.
  • Northwestel is the largest telecommunications provider in Canada's north, serving 96 communities across Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia, and Alberta.
  • Northwestel is a subsidiary of Bell and provides service on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples across Canada's North.

New funding partnership adding wind-energy to the grid in the Yukon

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Energy generated through these turbines will feed in the Yukon's energy grid, making this the first grid-connected wind project in northern Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Energy generated through these turbines will feed in the Yukon's energy grid, making this the first grid-connected wind project in northern Canada.
  • As Yukon continues to welcome more residents and businesses, we need to grow our energy mix while simultaneously reducing our GHG emissions.
  • This funding will empower a clean energy economy in the Yukon and create good jobs for Northerners and First Nations."
  • Last winter'scold snap saw record electrical demand in the Yukon, and that demand will only increase in the future.

Minister Wilkinson Announces $32.2 Million to Support the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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In the Government of Yukon's 2022 Budget, the Yukon government has committed $50 million over the next five years toward the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project, including $15 million for the project this year.

Key Points: 
  • In the Government of Yukon's 2022 Budget, the Yukon government has committed $50 million over the next five years toward the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project, including $15 million for the project this year.
  • The Atlin Hydro Expansion Project will help increase our renewable energy capacity while reducing the Yukon's greenhouse gas emissions and providing affordable power to Yukoners.
  • The Atlin Hydro Expansion Project supports climate action in the North by building Yukon's capacity to provide dependable, renewable electricity to Yukoners."
  • To date, the Government of Canada has provided $4.5 million to the Atlin Hydro Expansion Project through the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Northern REACHE program.