Lake Manitoba First Nation

Call2Recycle celebrates 1 million kilograms of batteries recycled in Manitoba

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Collecting and recycling batteries is an important part of Canada’s environmental effort towards a net-zero transition and a better use of resources through a circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • Collecting and recycling batteries is an important part of Canada’s environmental effort towards a net-zero transition and a better use of resources through a circular economy.
  • Manitoba was the second province to introduce product stewardship regulations for batteries in 2011, with a government-approved program for single-use and rechargeable dry-cell batteries under 5 kilograms managed by Call2Recycle.
  • The province collected and recycled more than 153,000 kgs of batteries in 2022, its most successful collection year to date.
  • Call2Recycle also participates in the “Winter Roads” program, which provides recycling services to Manitoba First Nations communities accessible by seasonal ice roads.

SCO CELEBRATES FORMAL OWNERSHIP OF LANDMARK HBC BUILDING AS HISTORIC ACT OF RECONCILIATION TAKES NEXT STEP

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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"The formal transfer of the HBC building to SCO on the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project is a monumental moment for southern First Nations," stated SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.

Key Points: 
  • "The formal transfer of the HBC building to SCO on the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project is a monumental moment for southern First Nations," stated SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
  • "HBC is incredibly proud to advance our journey with SCO and reach this milestone, where we officially transfer ownership of the building," said Richard Baker, Governor, HBC.
  • SCO is aiming to reopen the building in November 2026, the same month the building turns 100 years old.
  • Visit SCO's website for more details and to view the new images that provide a visual for SCO's vision for the historic transformation of the HBC building.

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations meets virtually with First Nations leadership and partners in Manitoba

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Also, the Minister met with the Keewatin Tribal Council for a conversation on topics such as self-determination, COVID-19, housing and economic development opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Also, the Minister met with the Keewatin Tribal Council for a conversation on topics such as self-determination, COVID-19, housing and economic development opportunities.
  • The Minister then met with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee on issues most relevant to northern Manitoba First Nations.
  • The Minister then met with leadership of Fox Lake Cree Nation on the First Nation's Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination discussion table and their Treaty Land Entitlement Claim.
  • Lastly, Minister Miller met with the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee, along with representatives of Entitlement First Nations signatory to the Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.