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Shoppers Drug Mart supports Reconciliation in Healthcare with donation to Women's College Hospital's Ganawishkadawe Center for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health

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星期五, 九月 29, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, via the Shopper's Foundation for Women's Health, Shoppers Drug Mart announced a $100,000 donation to the Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health at Women's College Hospital.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, via the Shopper's Foundation for Women's Health, Shoppers Drug Mart announced a $100,000 donation to the Ganawishkadawe Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health at Women's College Hospital.
  • The donation will support a variety of important health-related outcomes for First Nation, Inuit and Metis women, including medical education, health promotion, advocacy and research.
  • "Shoppers Drug Mart and the Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health are proud to support Women's College Hospital and the Center for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health, who are diligently working to address the diverse needs of Indigenous women," says Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart.
  • Beyond this donation, Shoppers Drug Mart is committed to embedding reconciliation practices into its pharmacy spaces.

Cathay Financial Holdings Demonstrates Sustainable Finance Leadership at World Biodiversity Summit during New York Climate Week alongside UNGA78

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
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Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) is closely monitoring emerging environmental trends, supporting international biodiversity initiatives, and taking concrete actions in its operations, financial products, and investments.

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  • Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) is closely monitoring emerging environmental trends, supporting international biodiversity initiatives, and taking concrete actions in its operations, financial products, and investments.
  • Furthermore, Cathay FHC's Chief Investment Officer, Sophia Cheng, once again engaged in discussions with leaders from various sectors at the "World Biodiversity Summit (WBS)," held alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly's New York Climate Week.
  • Cathay FHC is proud to be the first Taiwanese company invited to participate for the second consecutive year, once again showcasing its leadership role in sustainability to the world.
  • Cheng shared how Cathay FHC has expanded its influence in sustainable finance through participation in international initiatives.

TD Bank Group Releases 2023 Report - TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report , outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the social and economic inclusion and equity of Indigenous Peoples.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report , outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the social and economic inclusion and equity of Indigenous Peoples.
  • "At TD, we know reconciliation is multifaceted and continuous, for each of us as individuals and collectively as a Bank," said Doris Bear, Vice President of Indigenous Banking at TD Bank Group.
  • The TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada – 2023 Report summarizes TD's collaborations with and support for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people and communities between 2020 and early 2023.
  • In 2023, the Bank announced the first cohort of 25 recipients of the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples.

Canada builds momentum and welcomes additional champions to the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023
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Together, they welcomed Norway and Denmark as new members of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, and the Côte d'Ivoire as a Friend of the Challenge.

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  • Together, they welcomed Norway and Denmark as new members of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, and the Côte d'Ivoire as a Friend of the Challenge.
  • The Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, launched by Prime Minister Trudeau at COP26, is a partnership of carbon pricing champions committed to accelerating climate action by setting an ambitious goal: tripling the coverage of carbon pricing mechanisms around the world to reach 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.
  • Together, the Challenge represents the expanding global partnership of champions working together to advance the global conversation on carbon pricing.
  • Partners of the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge are implementing, or scheduled to implement, carbon pricing and are committed to the goal of increasing coverage of carbon pricing to 60 percent of global emissions by 2030.

Climate Tech Veterans Launch Climate Resilience Venture

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星期四, 九月 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate tech veterans Katie MacDonald and Emilie Mazzacurati announced the creation of Tailwind (www.tailwindclimate.com), an innovation studio focused on accelerating the deployment of adaptation and resilience solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate tech veterans Katie MacDonald and Emilie Mazzacurati announced the creation of Tailwind ( www.tailwindclimate.com ), an innovation studio focused on accelerating the deployment of adaptation and resilience solutions.
  • Adaptation and resilience solutions are products and services that predict, prevent, mitigate and enable recovery from climate impacts like floods, heatwaves, storms, and wildfires.
  • Globally, adaptation finance makes up less than 10% of climate finance flows1, with an estimated market opportunity of over $1.8 trillion by 20302.
  • "Our goal is to grow an ecosystem for adaptation and resilience tech startups that emulates what we've seen for decarbonization technologies," said Katie MacDonald, Co-Founder.

Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council affirm commitment to public safety

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星期一, 十月 17, 2022
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PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.

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  • PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) have signed an agreement to explore new, community-orientedways to deliver police services and improve safety inFirst Nationscommunities.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Christine Tell, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), todayannouncedthe creation ofthis new collaborative working relationship.
  • This partnership willcreatean implementation plan that will improve public safety and policing in its 12 member First Nations and 28 communities.
  • MinistersMendicino andTell and Grand Chief Hardlotte signed a Letter of Intent between the three parties,officially establishing the PAGC Public Safety Implementation Team.This team will advance work on Indigenous-led public safety initiatives, tailored to the needs of each community.

Engineers Hosts National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Webinar for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors

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星期四, 九月 22, 2022
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Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.

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  • Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.
  • AME Group and AES Engineering are sponsors of the event, with support by the Canadian Mountain Network and the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership.
  • Register here https://bit.ly/3BrrDd1
    RJC Engineers: (RJC) is a national, employee owned engineering firm that celebrates creative thinking, prompt service, and technical excellence in the design and maintenance of structures.
  • According to Cowichan oral history, the forefathers of both the Cowichan and Chemainus people (Siyletse and Sttsen respectively) originated from this village.

New Government of Canada legislation to give Indigenous peoples a stronger voice and strengthen the protection and conservation of historic places in Canada

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星期二, 六月 7, 2022
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The protection and conservation of historic places in Canada can and must be part of Canada's reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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  • The protection and conservation of historic places in Canada can and must be part of Canada's reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
  • This will be Canada's first legislation of this kind and will result in a stronger voice for Indigenous peoples in determining the people, places and events considered to be of national historic significance and national historic interest in Canada.
  • In addition, the legislation will provide for transparent decision-making, sharing information with Canadians and parliamentarians, and sustainable protection of federally owned historic places.
  • The proposed legislation also provides a clear, coherent and transparent framework for the identification, evaluation and designation of historic places.

Budget 2022 fails to address urban Indigenous realities

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星期五, 四月 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.

Minister Vandal welcomes the Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education's final report

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星期四, 三月 31, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, UNCEDED TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, issued the following statement today:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, UNCEDED TRADITIONAL ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, issued the following statement today:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I am pleased to welcome the final report of the independent Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education, A Shared Responsibility: Northern Voices, Northern Solutions Report of the Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education .
  • I thank all members of the task force for their leadership, commitment and invaluable contribution to finding innovative solutions to improve education opportunities and outcomes in Canada's North and Arctic.
  • The Government of Canada welcomes the core findings of the task force's report and will be giving careful consideration to its comprehensive Calls to Action.
  • This is the kind of work the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework was created for and the reason why the task force was established.