Fort McKay First Nation

Statement - Ministers provide a status update on federal action to address ongoing situation at Kearl Oil Sands Mine

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Imperial Oil, Indigenous Services Canada, Communication, Hajdú, Drinking water, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Ministry of Energy (Alberta), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fort Chipewyan, Climate change, Government, Protected area, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Trust, Fort McKay First Nation, Fishery, Water, Alberta Energy Regulator, Indigenous self-government in Canada, First Nations, Regional municipality, Environment, Federation, Health, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, EDGE, Safety, Oil, Bottled water, Lake Athabasca

This slow notification to the federal government and Indigenous communities is of serious concern.

Key Points: 
  • This slow notification to the federal government and Indigenous communities is of serious concern.
  • "Ministers Guilbeault and Hajdu would like to provide an overview of a number of federal actions underway to address the situation and support local communities:
    Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers are continuing to monitor the cleanup.
  • Minister Guilbeault introduced the idea of a joint federal-provincial-Indigenous working group, with participation from the oil companies, to address the immediate concerns around the Kearl Oil Sands Mine situation to restore trust and give transparency to all parties involved.
  • The Government of Canada is ready to engage on longer-term options to address water quality concerns of communities.

Imperial Mining Strikes Collaborative Agreement with Développement Economique Sept-îles in Support of the Crater Lake Processing Complex

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, Government, Crater Lake, Innu, Communication, TSX, City, Mining, Plan Nord, Integration, DESI, IPG, Industrialisation, First Nations, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013, Fort McKay First Nation, Negotiation, Project, Risk management, Oil, Sept-Îles, Nunavik

Imperial’s President & CEO, Mr. Peter Cashin, “DESI is proving to be an exceptional facilitator with local stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • Imperial’s President & CEO, Mr. Peter Cashin, “DESI is proving to be an exceptional facilitator with local stakeholders.
  • Communicate and favor of the integration of project in the Plan Nord and integration of logistical partners necessary for the Project.
  • Support the efforts of Imperial in accessing the different resources and government support of the region.
  • Support Imperial mainly by suggesting strategic and operational directions to obtain social acceptability and environmental licence to operate.

NorthWest Copper Appoints Tyler Caswell as VP Exploration and Provides Update on PEA Timing

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Friday, December 23, 2022
Partnership, PEA, University of Victoria, Copper, First Nations, Geology, Stardust, Heart, University, Sun Metals Solar Farm, Fort McKay First Nation, Management, Mining, Kwanika Range, Points of the compass

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (“Northwest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Caswell as Vice President Exploration.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (“Northwest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Caswell as Vice President Exploration.
  • Mr. Caswell has been with NorthWest since the combination with Sun Metals, and prior to NorthWest, he served as the Stardust Project Manager with Sun Metals from 2018.
  • Peter Bell, President & CEO of NorthWest states: “We are very excited to appoint Tyler as the VP Exploration at NorthWest.
  • We wish Ian well.”
    “I am excited to join the great leadership team at NorthWest in my new role as VP Exploration.

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Announces Largest Indigenous Energy Partnership in North America

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
First Nations, Carbon, Fort McKay First Nation, Agriculture, Frog Lake First Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation, Treaty, Crown, Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Â, Legislation, Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Life, Investment, Partnership, Telecommunication, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Environment, State-owned enterprise, Ownership, CEO, Quality of life, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Transport, Onion Lake Cree Nation, AIOC, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Fort McMurray, GLOBE, McMurray, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Heart Lake First Nation, Cold Lake First Nations, Oil, Security (finance), Athabasca, Enbridge, Indigenous, AII, Woodland

This historic transaction is approximately $1.12 billion and expected to close within the next month, making this the largest Indigenous energy partnership in North America to date.

Key Points: 
  • This historic transaction is approximately $1.12 billion and expected to close within the next month, making this the largest Indigenous energy partnership in North America to date.
  • Todays announcement is historic for all parties involved, as todays newly announced partnership marks the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership transaction in North America, said Chana Martineau, CEO of AIOC.
  • On behalf of the Indigenous partners, we are proud to become equity owners in these high-quality assets which contribute to North American energy supply and security, said Justin Bourque, President of Athabasca Indigenous Investments.
  • We believe this partnership exemplifies how Enbridge and Indigenous communities can work together, not only in stewarding the environment, but also in owning and operating critical energy infrastructure.

Nicola Mining Provides Exploration Updates for New Craigmont and Treasure Mountain Projects and Operational Update for Merritt Mill

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Carbon, Titan, Ministry, Craigmont, FSE, Copper, Soil, Property, First Nations, Company, Fort McKay First Nation, John Work House and Mill Site, MYAB, Anomaly, Lidar, Surveying, Lithium, Road

In addition to exploration summaries, the Company will also provide a brief operational update on its wholly-owned Merritt Mill.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to exploration summaries, the Company will also provide a brief operational update on its wholly-owned Merritt Mill.
  • The historic Craigmont deposit is a high-grade Cu-Fe skarn deposit that previously produced approximately 34Mt grading 1.3% Cu.
  • The ZTEM survey will probe for potential fluid sources that precipitated the copper that was previously extracted.
  • Nicola plans to work with a First Nations' affiliated company to provide gravel and riprap for the repair efforts.

Athabasca Tribal Council Ltd. Calls for Change to Canada's Indian Act

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
ATC, Health, School, Athabasca Tribal Council, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Fort McKay First Nation, Blinding Light, Fortification, First Nations, Treaty rights, Awareness, GLOBE, Fort McMurray, Nation, AB, Oil

As we shine a light on the tragic legacy of residential schools, the ATC is calling for real change and for us an important first step is the Athabasca Tribal Council Amendment.

Key Points: 
  • As we shine a light on the tragic legacy of residential schools, the ATC is calling for real change and for us an important first step is the Athabasca Tribal Council Amendment.
  • The Indian Act Canada still has the power to run our schools without our consent which is the same way it was with residential schools.
  • The proposed Athabasca Tribal Council Amendment would add one simple but powerful phrase to Sections 114 and 115 of the Indian Act the requirement of free, prior and informed consent.
  • Were calling on all Nations, federal leaders, elected officials and Canadian allies to support the Athabasca Tribal Council Amendment states Buffalo.