Provincial council

Métis Nation of Alberta overwhelmingly approve Constitution in largest ratification by an Indigenous Nation in Canadian History

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Friday, December 2, 2022

The results from the MNA vote represent the largest ratification vote ever undertaken by an Indigenous nation in Canadian history ( see chart ).

Key Points: 
  • The results from the MNA vote represent the largest ratification vote ever undertaken by an Indigenous nation in Canadian history ( see chart ).
  • In 2019, the MNA signed a self-government agreement with Canada, along with other recognized Mtis governments in Saskatchewan and Ontario .
  • This agreement recognized the MNA represents the Mtis Nation within Alberta, which holds the right to self-government protected by Canada's Constitution (MNA Self-Government Agreement, Chapter 3).
  • The MNA maintains the only objectively verifiable registry that identifies Mtis citizens and rights-holders living in Alberta.

WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social programs for Catholic observance

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Nov.13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social programs for Catholic observance

Key Points: 
  • Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of the Poor.
  • NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Nov.13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Salesian Missions highlights social programs for Catholic observance
    Day was established by Pope Francis in 2016 at the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in honor of the poor.
  • NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Nov. 13, 2022) - Salesian Missions , the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins Catholic organizations around the globe in honoring World Day of the Poor.
  • In honor of the World Day of the Poor, Salesian Missions highlights unique educational and social programs that are helping poor and at-risk youth meet their basic needs, receive an education, and find a path out of poverty, bringing them hope for the future.

Construction Underway on Métis Nation of Alberta Solar Farm Project at Métis Crossing

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SMOKY LAKE, AB, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Construction has started on The Mtis Nation of Alberta's (MNA) Mtis Crossing Solar Project (MCSP), a 4.86-megawatt community generation solar installation atMtis Crossing, a signature cultural destination of the MNA.

Key Points: 
  • SMOKY LAKE, AB, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Construction has started on The Mtis Nation of Alberta's (MNA) Mtis Crossing Solar Project (MCSP), a 4.86-megawatt community generation solar installation atMtis Crossing, a signature cultural destination of the MNA.
  • The MCSP is a collaboration between the Mtis Nation of Alberta, the Town of Smoky Lake, and Smoky Lake County.
  • The MNA maintains the only province-wide, objectively verifiable, and federally recognized registry of Mtis Nation citizens living within Alberta.
  • Mtis Crossing is a major initiative of the Mtis Nation of Alberta.

Métis Nation of Alberta brings back housing support programs for citizens

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

"At The Mtis Nation of Alberta, we work tirelessly to make the lives of Mtis citizens more meaningful," said Bindu Bonneau, Senior Director of Operations at Mtis Urban Housing Corporation & Mtis Capital Housing Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • "At The Mtis Nation of Alberta, we work tirelessly to make the lives of Mtis citizens more meaningful," said Bindu Bonneau, Senior Director of Operations at Mtis Urban Housing Corporation & Mtis Capital Housing Corporation.
  • These housing supports have made our Nation stronger, and we will continue to walk this path of prosperity by ratifying the first Constitutionfor the Mtis Nation within Alberta."
  • The MNA maintains the only province-wide, objectively verifiable, and federally recognized registry of Mtis Nation citizens living within Alberta.
  • Mtis Housing consists of Mtis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC, incorporated in 2007) and Mtis Urban Housing Corporation (MUHC, incorporated in 1982), owned by the Mtis Nation of Alberta.

WISeKey Selected as Part of the Solutions Providers for the Spanish Smart Agro Project for Digital and Sustainable Promotion of Agri-Food

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Smart Agro represents a pioneering initiative of public-private collaboration for the digital transformation of the entire agri-food value chain through an alliance composed of 11 Provincial Councils throughout Spain, and more than 30 companies.

Key Points: 
  • Smart Agro represents a pioneering initiative of public-private collaboration for the digital transformation of the entire agri-food value chain through an alliance composed of 11 Provincial Councils throughout Spain, and more than 30 companies.
  • WISeKey brings over two decades of proven expertise in IoT, along with its cybersecurity technology and Satellite communications infrastructure and services.
  • Through this public-private collaboration, WISeKey is taking a step forward in its goal of breaking into the SmartAgro market.
  • This prove to be extremely valuable for Smart Agro projects,using the WISeSAT constellation.

H2SITE Raises 12,5M€ to Scale Membrane Reactor Breakthrough Technology

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

H2SITE will also increase its membrane manufacturing capabilities, operating a world unique membrane manufacturing plant in the North of Spain.

Key Points: 
  • H2SITE will also increase its membrane manufacturing capabilities, operating a world unique membrane manufacturing plant in the North of Spain.
  • TECNALIA, Spains largest private research center, and the Technical University of Eindhoven realized that 13 years ago and developed the advanced membrane reactors.
  • Intellectual Property was transferred into the newly created H2SITE to commercialize the technology.
  • H2SITE is a deep-tech start-up that uses advanced membrane reactor technology to solve the hydrogen transport problem by converting hydrogen carriers with well-known supply chains and separating hydrogen gas blends into fuel cell purity hydrogen.

LHSC Board of Directors names Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor as President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

LONDON, ON, Nov. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Board of Directors of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) announced the appointment of Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor PT PhD CHE as President and CEO of the organization.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, ON, Nov. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - Today the Board of Directors of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) announced the appointment of Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor PT PhD CHE as President and CEO of the organization.
  • She is an inspiring and transformative leader with a vision both for LHSC and Ontario's health system," said Phyllis Retty, Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • In her six years with LHSC, Dr. Schleifer Taylor has also held other senior executive roles, including Chief Clinical Officer and President of Children's Hospital at LHSC.
  • "I am honoured by the Board's confidence in my leadership and excited to lead LHSC into the future," said Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor.

Quantum Computing Startup Multiverse Computing Closes €10 Million Investment Round

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Multiverse Computing , the first quantum computing startup dedicated to finance, today announced it has closed a seed funding round of 10 million (USD $11.55 million).

Key Points: 
  • Multiverse Computing , the first quantum computing startup dedicated to finance, today announced it has closed a seed funding round of 10 million (USD $11.55 million).
  • Multiverse Computing developed its flagship product Singularity for companies in the financial industry seeking a strong competitive advantage by applying quantum computing solutions.
  • "We believe Multiverse Computing will be a global leader in the quantum computing industry, Lizaso said.
  • The team's experience in both traditional and quantum computing means that Multiverse Computing can push the latest devices to the limit.