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Listuguj First Nation Air Quality Monitoring
Press Release August 14, 2020 The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Emergency Management Team is pleased to announce our participation in the Forest Fire Smoke ‘Skweda’ Project. This trial project was developed…
FNHA: Indigenous Climate Health Action Program Funding Available for BC First Nations
Press Release Jul 24, 2020 Funding opportunity supports First Nations to create and strengthen programs related to climate change impacts on health. The FNHA is now offering funding through…
Harvesting programs supporting Inuit way of life amid COVID-19 pandemic
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada July 23, 2020 — Ottawa, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada In Arviat, Nunavut, the Harvesters Support Grant and…
Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) Raises Concerns with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Emergency Application to Amend Its Water License at Meliadine
Press Release RANKIN INLET, NU – April 15, 2020 – On March 24, 2020, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Agnico Eagle) filed an emergency application with the Nunavut Water Board (NWB)…
Water investments at Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to improve safe water access and protect against drought
From: Infrastructure Canada News release Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Ontario, July 20, 2019 — The Government of Canada and First Nations communities are working in partnership to improve water…
BC Government: Local governments, First Nations to get firefighting funding
May 10, 2019 PEACHLAND – Volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive a $5-million boost for equipment and training through the Province’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), distributed…
Government of Canada makes a significant investment in Eastern Nova Scotia through the Oceans Protection Plan
May 8, 2019 Halifax, Nova Scotia – Making our oceans and coasts safer, cleaner and healthier for all Canadians and future generations is a top priority for the Government of…
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for grants to accelerate action on Sustainable Development Goals
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release Sustainable Development Goals are about meeting people’s needs – for a safe home, a decent job, education for their children, quality health care,…
Canada, British Columbia and First Nations Leadership Council sign Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding to improve emergency management services for BC First Nations
April 27, 2019 — Vancouver, Coast Salish Territory, British Columbia — Indigenous Services Canada Supporting First Nations communities in emergency situations is a priority for the Government of Canada. First…
BCAFN Celebrates World Water Day With The Tsilhqot’in Nation
(Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – Mar. 22, 2019) – The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is celebrating World Water Day with the Tŝilhqot’in and other First Nations…
