Attawapiskat

Sussex Strategy Group Continues to Experience Transformative Growth

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Communes of Burundi, Consumer service, Government, Commerce, Parliamentary opposition, Knowledge, Parliamentary Affairs, Press, Attawapiskat, Senior advisor, Environment, Parliament Hill, Cabinet, Long-term care, Reconciliation, Health, Transport, Politics, Federation, Communication

As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.

Key Points: 
  • As part of our ongoing commitment to service and capacity to deliver unparalleled integrated strategy offerings, Sussex has welcomed three more exceptionally talented individuals to its expert team.
  • With a career boasting 16 years of experience, Jessica Georgakopoulos brings her expertise to the Ontario Government Relations team.
  • Her multifaceted experience includes strategy development, media relations, crisis communications, and policy development across both public and private sectors.
  • Sussex remains poised to thrive in the ever-evolving political landscape and remains dedicated to providing clients with unmatched service and tangible results”, he concludes.

VICTOR AND SNAP LAKE MINES ENTER FINAL STAGES OF ACTIVE CLOSURE

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Monday, March 6, 2023
De Beers, Federal Department, Attawapiskat First Nation, CPA5, Water, AB, NWT, Attawapiskat, Victor, Mining, Snap Lake Diamond Mine

CALGARY, AB, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Beers Group today announces that its Victor and Snap Lake mines in Canada are entering the final stages of active closure, having commenced the active closure process in 2019 and 2022, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Beers Group today announces that its Victor and Snap Lake mines in Canada are entering the final stages of active closure, having commenced the active closure process in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
  • We are immensely proud of the work we are doing to rehabilitate the Victor and Snap Lake sites and ensure they represent productive ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
  • The Mackenzie Valley Land & Water Board approved the Final Closure and Reclamation Plan for Snap Lake mine after nearly four years of public review including engagement with Indigenous communities.
  • Snap Lake mine was Canada’s only entirely underground diamond mine and was De Beers’ first mine in Canada when it opened in July 2008.

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

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Income, Ageing, Vaccination, Sioux Lookout, Canadian Red Cross, MTI College, Executive Schedule, Attawapiskat First Nation, Vaccine, Public Safety Canada, COVID-19, Travel, Canadian Rangers, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Food, Department, AIA, Leadership, Public health, PPE, RFA, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, RTM, Kashechewan First Nation, Infection, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Water, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, Transport, Mushkegowuk Council, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Cross Lake First Nation, Delta, Organization, Omicron, ISC, Attawapiskat, Whaling, Animal, Pharmaceutical industry, Medicine, Indigenous, Indigenous peoples, First Nations

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.

Attawapiskat First Nation Says to DeBeers' Owners Anglo American and Botswana to Stop Mine Landfill: No Juukan Gorge in Our Traditional Territory!

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
N M Rothschild & Sons, Economy, Industry economics), Business, Australian heritage law, Juukan Gorge, Rio Tinto, Attawapiskat First Nation, Attawapiskat, De Beers, Amortization, Earnings

Juukan Gorge was an Indigenous sacred site, thousands of years old, blasted by miner Rio Tinto in Australia.

Key Points: 
  • Juukan Gorge was an Indigenous sacred site, thousands of years old, blasted by miner Rio Tinto in Australia.
  • Major De Beers' shareholder Anglo American had a record USD $9.8 billion in earnings last year (before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization).
  • "We don't want another Juukan Gorge disaster in our Traditional Territory," says Attawapiskat First Nation, Council Member, Jack Linklater.
  • Contact: Attawapiskat First Nation, Department of Lands and Resources: Charles Hookimaw, Director of Lands and Resources: +01-705-997-2375 ex.