Fort Chipewyan

Statement - Minister Guilbeault provides an update on federal action to address the ongoing spill situation at the Kearl Oil Sands Mine

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Monday, April 17, 2023

I find this deeply concerning and expressed as much to my counterpart in Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • I find this deeply concerning and expressed as much to my counterpart in Alberta.
  • "We hear loud and clear the concerns being expressed by Indigenous communities regarding the management of the tailings and their potential impacts on their local environment and communities.
  • We have been in continuous contact with them, providing support through sharing information and addressing water supply concerns within federal jurisdiction.
  • We are proposing a governance structure that includes co-chairs with representation from the federal, provincial, and Indigenous communities.

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

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.

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Terry Hui’s Concord Pacific Complete Canada’s Largest Solar Project

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terry Hui of Concord Pacific and Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are pleased to announce the successful completion of commissioning for three solar farms in their ACFN-Concord Solar Partnership portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terry Hui of Concord Pacific and Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are pleased to announce the successful completion of commissioning for three solar farms in their ACFN-Concord Solar Partnership portfolio.
  • The Coaldale, Monarch and Vulcan solar farms are just the first $145-million step in the partnership between Concord Pacific’s wholly owned subsidiary Concord Green Energy and ACFN Green Energy.
  • ACFN independently delivered their direct equity participation of $32M to create the largest direct Indigenous solar project investment completed so far in Canada.
  • Collectively, the three photovoltaic solar farms in southern Alberta cover approximately 480 acres and have 67.6 MWAC (106 MWDC) generating capacity.

Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO Awarded for Innovation

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Justin Bourque is the recipient of the Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 "Innovator" Award.

Key Points: 
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2022) - Justin Bourque, CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation in Anzac, Alberta, was awarded the JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame "Innovator" Award at the non-profit's annual gala dinner in Edmonton yesterday evening.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation CEO Justin Bourque, recipient of the Junior Achievement Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 Innovator Award.
  • As CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation, a citizen, and a father, it's a responsibility I do not take lightly."
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.

Willow Lake Métis Nation Hosts Celebration of Historic Métis Milestone

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Friday, June 3, 2022

The festivities honoured the resilience of the Métis people and the importance of partnerships

Key Points: 
  • Anzac, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2022) - In celebration of its newly acquired land, Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN), an Anzac, Alberta-based Mtis community, hosted a celebration on its land today to celebrate the historic Mtis milestone and thank the stakeholders who were pivotal in its success.
  • The approximately 205 acres of land will provide Willow Lake citizens with food, power, and cultural and social security.
  • "Today is a celebration of a historic milestone for Mtis peoples, and Willow Lake Mtis Nation is incredibly proud to be leading the charge," says Stella Lavallee, President of WLMN.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.

Willow Lake Métis Nation Makes Historic Land Purchase Thanks to Suncor Partnership

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The purchase is part of an initiative called "Sohkastwâwin," which is a Cree term meaning "the act of being resilient."

Key Points: 
  • Last September, Willow Lake Mtis Nation, Suncor, and seven other Indigenous communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced a historic partnership.
  • As a result of revenue generated from that partnership, the Willow Lake Mtis Nation was able to acquire this land.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.
  • The Astisiy Limited Partnership is comprised of Suncor, WLMN, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, Conklin Mtis Local 193, Fort Chipewyan Mtis Local #125, Fort McKay Mtis Nation, McMurray Mtis, and the Fort McMurray #468 First Nation.

YMCA’s Supports for Wellness program delivers hundreds of family enhancement kits to families in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Purchasing, assembling and delivering approximately 790 family enhancement kits to families in Fort McMurray, Fort Chipewyan, Fort MacKay, Anzac, Janvier, Conklin and surrounding areas.

Key Points: 
  • Purchasing, assembling and delivering approximately 790 family enhancement kits to families in Fort McMurray, Fort Chipewyan, Fort MacKay, Anzac, Janvier, Conklin and surrounding areas.
  • The YMCA is working with partners in the community to identify families in need and help with the distribution of the kits.
  • Our residents in our communities have been impacted greatly over the last six years, says Kara Boulton, Program Manager with the YMCA and resident of Fort McMurray.
  • YMCA Supports for Wellness has impacted more than 25,000 individuals, offering wellness events, educational workshops, one-on-one counselling and more.

Government of Canada Raises Awareness on Zero-Emission Vehicles

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Friday, February 11, 2022

That's why the Government of Canada is making sure people can be confident in purchasing and driving emissions-free electric cars across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is making sure people can be confident in purchasing and driving emissions-free electric cars across the country.
  • Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians.
  • These investments are yet another step in reaching Canada's target of ensuring all passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035.
  • Through this investment, the federal government is leveraging the expertise and credibility of Eco-West Canada to help municipalities and communities across the Prairies move toward zero-emission vehicles.