United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants

Coalition launched to develop new carbon market standard and platform for community-centered forest conservation that meets the needs of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries, the Coalition is committed to developing a new voluntary carbon market standard and platform to help end deforestation and biodiversity loss by driving finance directly to communities.

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  • In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries, the Coalition is committed to developing a new voluntary carbon market standard and platform to help end deforestation and biodiversity loss by driving finance directly to communities.
  • Michael Jenkins, CEO of Forest Trends, said: "As a longtime champion of trustworthy and accessible carbon markets, we are excited about a process that centers Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
  • Beto Borges, Director of the Forest Trends Communities and Territorial Governance Initiative, will be Chair of the Equitable Earth Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities Advisory Group.
  • "The voluntary carbon market can help address forest loss at its root, by providing essential finance to Indigenous Peoples and local communities to make conservation a viable development path.

Coalition launched to develop new carbon market standard and platform for community-centered forest conservation that meets the needs of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries, the Coalition is committed to developing a new voluntary carbon market standard and platform to help end deforestation and biodiversity loss by driving finance directly to communities.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South countries, the Coalition is committed to developing a new voluntary carbon market standard and platform to help end deforestation and biodiversity loss by driving finance directly to communities.
  • Michael Jenkins, CEO of Forest Trends, said: "As a longtime champion of trustworthy and accessible carbon markets, we are excited about a process that centers Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
  • Beto Borges, Director of the Forest Trends Communities and Territorial Governance Initiative, will be Chair of the Equitable Earth Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities Advisory Group.
  • "The voluntary carbon market can help address forest loss at its root, by providing essential finance to Indigenous Peoples and local communities to make conservation a viable development path.

BC Métis Federation Decries Hate Speech and Intolerance of the Métis in BC

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

2023-39, a resolution that BCMF President Keith Henry says is hate speech.

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  • 2023-39, a resolution that BCMF President Keith Henry says is hate speech.
  • These statements are patently inaccurate and contrary to the historical record, and their effect, whether intended or not, promotes intolerance and hatred towards the Métis in British Columbia.
  • Keith Henry is the President of the BCMF, one of the Métis groups targeted by the UBCIC Resolution no.
  • It is inconceivable to us that in 2023 we would see such an ill-spirited resolution passed which amounts to hate speech.

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

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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.

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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.
  • 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.”

Cadmium Telluride Solar Advantages Part of Strategic Adoption in United States

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The article also notes that demand for American-made CdTe solar is outpacing supply, with supply issues related partially to recent bans on Chinese silicon solar panels.

Key Points: 
  • The article also notes that demand for American-made CdTe solar is outpacing supply, with supply issues related partially to recent bans on Chinese silicon solar panels.
  • The article, titled “Accelerating CdTe Solar Panel Adoption Can Make U.S.
  • Solar More Secure,” notes that CdTe solar panels are an essential part of the green energy transition, with most utility-scale projects in the United States powered by CdTe technology.
  • “Industry trends continue to support the long-term, exponential growth of cadmium-telluride solar panels,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

First Tellurium Completes Soil Sampling Program at Klondike Project in Colorado

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), is pleased to report that its US-based team of geologists has completed soil sampling at the Companys Klondike tellurium-gold project in south-central Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), is pleased to report that its US-based team of geologists has completed soil sampling at the Companys Klondike tellurium-gold project in south-central Colorado.
  • A slide show from the soil sampling program can be viewed he r e on the First Tellurium website.
  • This program was essential for setting up our planned 2023 drill program, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • John Keller, Klondikes Project Manager, directed the soil sampling program.

First Tellurium Finalizing Upcoming Work Programs in British Columbia and Colorado

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (the Company or First Tellurium), reports that the Company is finalizing upcoming work programs for both its Deer Horn Project in British Columbia and Klondike Project in Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (the Company or First Tellurium), reports that the Company is finalizing upcoming work programs for both its Deer Horn Project in British Columbia and Klondike Project in Colorado.
  • Exploration will focus initially on the Deer Horn Property, with work expected to begin in September.
  • Work at Deer Horn will concentrate on the copper porphyry showings detailed in our latest PEA, said FTEL CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • In Colorado, First Telluriums exploration at the Klondike Project will focus on drilling the propertys significant tellurium potential.

Ford Foundation Promotes Monica Aleman and José García as new Program Directors

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of two new program directors: Monica Aleman as its next international program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice (GREJ), and Jos Garca as its next program director for Future of Work(ers).

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  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the appointments of two new program directors: Monica Aleman as its next international program director for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice (GREJ), and Jos Garca as its next program director for Future of Work(ers).
  • "The Ford Foundation is thrilled and fortunate to have two passionate and brilliant leaders in their fields like Monica Aleman and Jos Garca with us on our journey to reduce inequality around the world," said Hilary Pennington, executive vice president of programs at Ford Foundation.
  • Aleman first joined the Ford Foundation in 2011 in its Eastern Africa office as a program officer for women's rights.
  • The Ford Foundation is an independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice.

Professor Lee A. Groat to Participate in the 2022 Exploration Program at First Tellurium’s Polymetallic Deer Horn Property

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Multiple senior geologists together with geology graduate students from the University of British Columbia (UBC) will participate in the Companys planned 2022 exploration program.

Key Points: 
  • Multiple senior geologists together with geology graduate students from the University of British Columbia (UBC) will participate in the Companys planned 2022 exploration program.
  • Current with the planned drill program, our geologists will explore other areas of our polymetallic property in order to analyse their potential.
  • Leading the team of geology students is Professor Lee A. Groat, Ph.D., P.Geo.
  • Senior geologist Bob Lane, M.Sc., P.Geo., will also participate in site work and guide Professor Groat and his team of students.

First Tellurium Announces Listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Vancouver BC, Canada, Jan. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL), (OTC: GODYF), (XFRA: G1J.F) (the Company or First Tellurium), is pleased to announce that its common shares have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the trading symbol (G1J.F) The Company's common shares will now be cross-listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE), The OTC Markets (OTC) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE).

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver BC, Canada, Jan. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL), (OTC: GODYF), (XFRA: G1J.F) (the Company or First Tellurium), is pleased to announce that its common shares have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the trading symbol (G1J.F) The Company's common shares will now be cross-listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE), The OTC Markets (OTC) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE).
  • The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) is one of the world's largest international trading centers for securities.
  • The interest and demand of Tellurium is global, explained Tyrone Docherty, CEO of First Tellurium.
  • This new Frankfurt listing will provide awareness of our company to new potential investors and customers throughout Europe.