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Canada launches applications for $200 million fund to support pollution-cutting projects through the Low Carbon Economy Fund

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Applicants can visit the Low Carbon Economy Challenge website to find more information on whether their projects might be eligible, and how to apply.

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  • Applicants can visit the Low Carbon Economy Challenge website to find more information on whether their projects might be eligible, and how to apply.
  • The Low Carbon Economy Fund is helping communities across Canada to step up with projects that are significantly reducing greenhouse gases at a local level.
  • The Low Carbon Economy Fund supports energy-efficiency projects across Canada, helping Canadians and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money by lowering energy bills.
  • The Champions stream of the Low Carbon Economy Fund was launched in 2018 with up to $450 million available for eligible applicants.

Statement - The Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families celebrates its second anniversary

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 6, 2022 /CNW/ -The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 6, 2022 /CNW/ -The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today:
    "January 2022 marks the two-year anniversary of the coming into force of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Mtis children, youth and families (the Act).
  • Cowessess's Miyo Pimatisowin Act focuses on prevention, ensuring families have the resources they need to heal from intergenerational trauma.
  • Most importantly, it ensures that Indigenous jurisdiction is recognized and affirmed, and that the path forward is First Nations-led, Inuit-led and Mtis-led."
  • To learn more, please visit Indigenous Service Canada's website: Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care .

Patricia Stirbys Joins CNL as New Director of Indigenous Relations

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that Patricia Stirbys has joined the organization as its new Director of Indigenous Relations.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that Patricia Stirbys has joined the organization as its new Director of Indigenous Relations.
  • In particular, CNL recognizes that Indigenous knowledge can complement and improve the operations and activities carried out at its sites, and is actively seeking early and ongoing engagement opportunities to enhance Indigenous involvement and participation.
  • Among her responsibilities as Director of Indigenous Relations, Patricia will help CNL to improve its Indigenous engagement practices to better align with the needs and interests of local Indigenous Peoples, and to build capacity through long-term relationship agreements.
  • I am very excited to be joining the CNL team, and I hope that my knowledge and experience can help build and strengthen understanding and partnerships between CNL and Indigenous nations, commented Patricia.