Missanabie Cree First Nation

Azimut Defines Major Lithium Exploration Targets on its 100% owned James Bay Lithium Property, Quebec

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Azimut’s lithium exploration work currently focuses on eight (8) extensive properties totalling 5,976 claims over 3,094.1 km2 ( see Figure 1 ).

Key Points: 
  • Azimut’s lithium exploration work currently focuses on eight (8) extensive properties totalling 5,976 claims over 3,094.1 km2 ( see Figure 1 ).
  • Quebec is well positioned to play a key role in the green energy transition, with strong support from the provincial government.
  • New lithium mines in Quebec are expected to become a major feedstock source for the processing industry.
  • At the current early stage of regional lithium exploration, numerous targets still need to be validated in the field.

CyberCatch is Pleased to Announce Mushkegowuk Development Corporation in Canada as a New Customer and Partner, Illustrates the Value and Opportunity for its AI-Enabled Solution for Critical Segments

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

MDC is a regional economic initiative of the First Nations who are members of Chapleau Cree, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Missanabie Cree, Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Mushkegowuk Council.

Key Points: 
  • MDC is a regional economic initiative of the First Nations who are members of Chapleau Cree, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Missanabie Cree, Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Mushkegowuk Council.
  • "We are delighted to have CyberCatch help MDC effectively mitigate cyber risk with its AI-enabled continuous cybersecurity compliance and risk mitigation solution.
  • MDC is vital to the Mushkegowuk Nations and we needed to remain proactive in light of increasing cyber threats.
  • "CyberCatch is honored to have been selected by MDC as its long-term cybersecurity partner to deliver value in multiple ways.

For the first time, Indigenous-owned investment firm launches Pilot Project with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to accelerate Indigenous housing

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Keewaywin is now raising funds to support the Pilot Project mandate and hopes to raise an initial $100 million to finance the construction and maintenance of Indigenous housing both on and off reserve.

Key Points: 
  • Keewaywin is now raising funds to support the Pilot Project mandate and hopes to raise an initial $100 million to finance the construction and maintenance of Indigenous housing both on and off reserve.
  • For the Pilot Project, Keewaywin will provide short-term construction loans to interested Indigenous communities and CMHC will provide program coordination to support those communities that want to build homes in partnership with Keewaywin.
  • For private capital investors, this is an opportunity to enter the Indigenous housing related market and, for Indigenous community members, to address housing needs using private capital.
  • As the project evolves, we hope to grow our partnership with Keewaywin Capital and explore opportunities for future projects that will have positive impacts for Indigenous communities."

PDAC 2023: Cooperative Partnerships in Focus During Indigenous Program

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

“Meaningful partnerships are the foundation of the industry and PDAC's Indigenous Program is the central place for Indigenous Peoples to speak and be heard by industry,” says Alex Christopher, PDAC President.

Key Points: 
  • “Meaningful partnerships are the foundation of the industry and PDAC's Indigenous Program is the central place for Indigenous Peoples to speak and be heard by industry,” says Alex Christopher, PDAC President.
  • The Indigenous Program at PDAC 2023 is a platform to showcase how cooperative, respectful and mutually beneficial relationships between Indigenous communities and the mineral industry are developed.
  • Our 2023 Indigenous Program spotlights individual grassroots partnerships that leverage agreements to generate economic opportunities and bridge employment gaps, and how industry can incorporate Indigenous considerations into ESG best practices.
  • Join the Indigenous Program and become equipped with strategies to navigate early engagement, negotiations and community impact within Canada's regulatory landscape, to build strong Indigenous and industry mineral development partnerships.

Petrolympic Announces Acquisition of New Lithium Properties in James Bay Area, Québec

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

This new project is located in a proven lithium mining province which hosts established, world-class lithium resources including the Whabouchi mine to the North and the North American Lithium project to the South.

Key Points: 
  • This new project is located in a proven lithium mining province which hosts established, world-class lithium resources including the Whabouchi mine to the North and the North American Lithium project to the South.
  • The Company is determined to build an extensive portfolio of mining properties focused on strategic minerals, particularly lithium.
  • Based on this assessment, the James Bay-Chibougamau region truly appears to be an emerging mineral province for lithium.
  • Petrolympic is among public companies aggressively and systematically conducting grassroots exploration for lithium in Canada using state-of-the-art exploration technology to identify high-potential targets.

Canada and the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation settle 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender specific claim

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

MUSKEG LAKE CREE NATION TREATY 6, SK, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -Today, Chief Kelly Wolfe of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Muskeg Lake Cree Nationand the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender specific claim.

Key Points: 
  • MUSKEG LAKE CREE NATION TREATY 6, SK, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -Today, Chief Kelly Wolfe of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Muskeg Lake Cree Nationand the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender specific claim.
  • This marks a significant step toward addressing the wrongs done to the community and rebuilding Canada's relationship with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
  • Submitted by Muskeg Lake Cree Nationin February 2014, this specific claim concerns Canada's breach of pre-surrender and post-surrender obligations to the First Nation in relation to the 1919 surrender of 8,960 acres of Muskeg Lake reserve land for the purpose of providing settlement lands to veterans returning from the First World War.
  • The 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender Specific Claim was accepted for negotiation in August 2017.

EllisDon Partners with Missanabie Cree First Nation for First Housing Now Indigenous-Led Site for Indigenous Seniors

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors.
  • Located at 140 Merton Street, Toronto, the building will provide housing options for Indigenous Elders and other seniors.
  • "Providing a safe, respectful and holistic environment for our Nation's members is a foundational part of who we are as Missanabie Cree First Nation," said Chief Jason Gauthier, Missanabie Cree First Nation.
  • The City of Toronto awarded the project to the Missanabie Cree First Nation and EllisDon Community Builders based on their affordability and financial commitments, commitment to community benefits, and experience delivering supportive housing for seniors.

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, Canada and Saskatchewan settle Treaty Land Entitlement Claim

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

AHTAHKAKOOP CREE NATION,CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Chief Larry Ahenakew; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Mtis and Northern Affairs; have announced that the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan have concluded tripartite negotiations and reached a settlement agreement for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Claim.

Key Points: 
  • AHTAHKAKOOP CREE NATION,CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Chief Larry Ahenakew; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister Responsible for First Nations, Mtis and Northern Affairs; have announced that the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan have concluded tripartite negotiations and reached a settlement agreement for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation Treaty Land Entitlement Claim.
  • Treaty Land Entitlement claims are intended to remedy historic allegations where First Nations received insufficient reserve land promised to them under Treaty.
  • Ahtahkakoop Cree Nationasserts that the total eligible membership was 368 individuals, resulting with a Treaty land entitlement shortfall of 4,115.2 acres.
  • This has been a very lengthy process and Ahtahkakoop is pleased that this historic Treaty Land Entitlement Claim has finally been settled."

Fisher River Cree Nation and the Government of Canada settle long-standing claim

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Canada set aside 2,952 acres of land for agricultural purposes in 1896, less than what was originally agreed upon by the two parties.\nThe conclusion of this claim, achieved through dialogue and co-operation with the Fisher River Cree Nation, will provide the First Nation with $15,095,391 in total compensation for the loss of land.\nResolving this long-standing specific claim will help Canada honour its legal obligation to address past wrongs and to renew the nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and the Fisher River Cree Nation.\n"Settling long-standing specific claims through co-operative partnership is a key step toward rebuilding our nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

Key Points: 
  • Canada set aside 2,952 acres of land for agricultural purposes in 1896, less than what was originally agreed upon by the two parties.\nThe conclusion of this claim, achieved through dialogue and co-operation with the Fisher River Cree Nation, will provide the First Nation with $15,095,391 in total compensation for the loss of land.\nResolving this long-standing specific claim will help Canada honour its legal obligation to address past wrongs and to renew the nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and the Fisher River Cree Nation.\n"Settling long-standing specific claims through co-operative partnership is a key step toward rebuilding our nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
  • The successful conclusion of this specific claim was reached because of the unwavering dedication and resolve of Chief Crate and the Fisher River Cree Nation.
  • "\n"The settlement of this claim filed over 30 years ago has been reached due to the hard work and dedication of both the representatives from Fisher River Cree Nation and from Canada.
  • After this long history and the co-operative negotiations undertaken by the parties, the Chief and Council of Fisher River Cree Nation is hopeful that this resolution will be part of a long and prosperous relationship between the First Nation and the Government of Canada.

CN and Watco Reach Agreement on Sale of Rail Lines in Northern Ontario, Wisconsin, and Michigan

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Marie, Ontario to Oba, Ontario and approximately 650 miles of branch lines of Wisconsin Central Ltd. in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Marie, Ontario to Oba, Ontario and approximately 650 miles of branch lines of Wisconsin Central Ltd. in Wisconsin and Michigan.
  • This marks the successful conclusion of the sale process that CN announced and launched in July of 2020.
  • In Ontario, Watco will continue freight operations as well as the Agawa Canyon Train Tour.
  • Watco has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missanabie Cree First Nation regarding partnership opportunities for the Algoma Central Railway (ACR).