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Budget 2022 fails to address urban Indigenous realities

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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OTTAWA, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), on behalf of the over 100-member Friendship Centres, expresses its disappointment and concern over the federal governments exclusion of urban Indigenous needs and priorities in the 2022 federal budget.

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  • OTTAWA, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), on behalf of the over 100-member Friendship Centres, expresses its disappointment and concern over the federal governments exclusion of urban Indigenous needs and priorities in the 2022 federal budget.
  • A one-year extension on core Friendship Centre Funding through Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples (UPIP) was signed this past winter, with hopes of renewing and expanding programming announced in this budget.
  • The uncertainty created by Budget 2022 puts significant pressure and stress on grassroots Friendship Centre efforts.
  • While Budget 2022 did not live up to the NAFCs expectations in addressing urban Indigenous community needs, the NAFC is hopeful that the funds announced for Indigenous peoples will achieve meaningful change.

Synaptics’ Bernice Chen and Esther Song to be Honored at YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley 38th Annual “Tribute to Women” Awards

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today announced that Bernice Chen, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, and Esther Song, Global Controller, will be recognized by YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley with Tribute to Women awards.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today announced that Bernice Chen, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, and Esther Song, Global Controller, will be recognized by YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley with Tribute to Women awards.
  • The awards will be presented at the 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards virtual event, presented by Cisco, on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 6:00 to 7:00 PM (PT).
  • More than 40 executive and emerging women leaders from throughout the Bay Area will be recognized during the Tribute to Women Awards online event.
  • Although every Tribute to Women Awards program is special, we feel especially proud to recognize this years Honorees, said Adriana Caldera Boroffice, CEO, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley.

BGI Studios Celebrates Black and Brown Women With Black Queen NFT Set

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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It was the perfect time for us to release the Black Queen NFT set, the company states.

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  • It was the perfect time for us to release the Black Queen NFT set, the company states.
  • The Black Queen NFT set is based on Keisha, an ultra-realistic, powerful woman who is A.I.
  • BGI says that each week, Black Queens focuses on black women who exemplify excellence.
  • BGI hopes that the Black Queen NFTs signal that all Black women are beautiful and queens and that they are more than worthy of respect.

NWAC: Federal budget must live up to social, economic commitments for Indigenous women

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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To that end, NWAC has created a list of priority items the organization will be looking for in the next federal budget scheduled to be released April 7.

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  • To that end, NWAC has created a list of priority items the organization will be looking for in the next federal budget scheduled to be released April 7.
  • While we are appreciative of the federal governments commitments of previous years, including the historic investment of $18 billion over five years that was promised to Indigenous communities in budget 2021-22, the work is nowhere near done, and the inequities have not been eliminated.
  • Only with continued federal investments, will First Nations, Mtis and Inuit people finally be able to enjoy the quality of life that has been afforded to other Canadians, said Lynne Groulx, NWAC CEO.
  • For information, or to arrange an interview, contact Gloria Galloway at [email protected] or 613-447-6648

LION ELECTRIC AND TRANSIT TRUCK BODIES ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY LAST MILE DELIVERY THAT WAS DEVELOPED UNDER UPFITTER PARTNERSHIP

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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This vehicle was developed as part of the Mobel mobilization project that the government of Quebec is helping to finance.

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  • This vehicle was developed as part of the Mobel mobilization project that the government of Quebec is helping to finance.
  • "We're very proud of the launch of this new vehicle that further demonstrates the versatility of Lion's electric chassis.
  • For several years, our two teams have been working diligently to create 100% electric products that advance our industry.
  • Since 1978, Transit Truck Bodies has been providing products and services throughout North America exceeding customer expectations.

The Axiom REACH Foundation and Rutgers University Announce A.R.G.O.S. Cohort

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom REACH and Rutgers University are proud to announce the Fall 2022 Axiom REACH Graduate Oncology Scholars (A.R.G.O.S.)

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom REACH and Rutgers University are proud to announce the Fall 2022 Axiom REACH Graduate Oncology Scholars (A.R.G.O.S.)
  • is a multi-yearcommitment from Axiom REACH to provideholistic support for nursing and physician assistant students who demonstrate an understanding of the challenges that may be faced by underrepresented populations.
  • The new cohort will join the ever-growing Axiom Table this August for Axiom A.R.G.O.S.
  • They will meet mentors and peers at Axiom as they continue to make an impact at Rutgers.

Embracing Equity Launches Comprehensive Education Initiative in New Mexico

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracing Equity, a Woman-of-Color (WOC)-led social justice nonprofit organization announces the launch of a two-year initiative to address inequities in New Mexico's education system with a focus on training educators and education leaders. A $500,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will support Embracing Equity to uplift culturally-appropriate training, professional development and capacity building. Embracing Equity takes a partnership approach when working with educators to cultivate environments where all students can thrive. Embracing Equity's virtual learning platform, programs and services are designed by teachers for teachers.

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    AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracing Equity , a Woman-of-Color (WOC)-led social justice nonprofit organization announces the launch of a two-year initiative to address inequities in New Mexico's education system with a focus on training educators and education leaders.
  • Embracing Equity takes a partnership approach when working with educators to cultivate environments where all students can thrive.
  • Prior to this initiative, the Embracing Equity team has been working with local school leaders in New Mexico.
  • Embracing Equity was incubated while Daisy was a graduate student at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

PETCO LOVE & VICTORIA STILWELL POSITIVELY HONOR FIVE UNSUNG HEROES WHO QUIETLY HEAL AND SAVE PET LIVES

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love and world-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell honor this year's Unsung Heroes, whose individual stories of their extraordinary lifesaving efforts for animals are powerful – and stirring. The Unsung Heroes award celebrates their tireless and lifesaving work both as a thank you to them and as a point of inspiration to those who see their stories.

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  • Petco Love and Victoria Stilwell Positively traveled throughout the country to surprise these Unsung Heroes with a $10,000 grant award for their animal welfare organizations and to document their work.
  • Victoria Stilwell Positively created five short films on behalf of Petco Love to honor these heroes by sharing their stories.
  • Petco Love will award the hero with the most votes an additional $25,000 to support and further their powerful work.
  • "Heroes are all around us; heroes are in every community who dedicate their lives to helping animals.

FROM THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: Poor People's Campaign national co-chair Bishop Barber says findings of COVID-19 study of deaths in poorest counties are 'shameful and will shock us'

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Even in a global pandemic, there hasn't been a systematic assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on poor and low-income communities.

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  • Even in a global pandemic, there hasn't been a systematic assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on poor and low-income communities.
  • The Poor People's Pandemic Report addresses this knowledge gap and exposes the unnecessary deaths by mapping community characteristics and connecting them with COVID-19 outcomes.
  • The findings of this report reveal neglect, and sometimes intentional decisions, to not focus on the poor.
  • Something deeper is at work - systems that prey on the poor, poor white people and poor people of color.

Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA Joins Impact Shares and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC as Senior Portfolio Manager

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.

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  • Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.
  • Muhleman will serve as co-portfolio manager of the Impact Shares YWCA Womens Empowerment ETF (NYSE: WOMN).
  • Emmas investment prowess and her passion for socially responsible investing are a perfect fit as we look to grow the Brookmont and Impact Shares teams, says Ethan Powell, CEO of Impact Shares and CIO of Brookmont.
  • Impact Shares ETFS are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., with is not affiliated with Impact Shares Corp., the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or Brookmont Capital Management.