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Kashechewan First Nation declares state of emergency, begins annual precautionary evacuation – CBC
Apr 14, 2025 Chief Hosea Wesley says 1st flights for children, elders, vulnerable people leave Monday Kashechewan First Nation has declared a state of emergency as the threat of spring flooding looms over the community on northern Ontario’s James Bay Coast. In a public notice shared with community members on social media, Kashechewan First Nation […]
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Peace River Nuclear Power Project Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description
What is happening? April 14, 2025 — Energy Alberta, an Alberta-based private sector company, is proposing to construct a new nuclear power plant located north of the Town of Peace River, Alberta. The Peace River Nuclear Power Project is subject to an integrated assessment to meet the requirements of both the Impact Assessment Act and the Nuclear […]
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Earth Day Clean-Up Event
April 14, 2025 Join Capital & Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative for a community Spring Clean-Up! April 22 | 11AM–3PM | Behind the Band Office FREE BBQ Swag & prizes Clean-up & landscaping PPE provided — safety first! Let’s take care of the land, our community, and each other. Everyone welcome […]
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2025 Community Cleanup Superhero character design competition
April 14, 2025 The Government of Nunavut proudly supports annual Community Cleanup Days in every Nunavut community, uniting all Nunavummiut in the shared goal of fostering cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant communities. The Department of Environment is launching a season-long (June-September) cleanup campaign designed to create lasting positive change. Make your mark through our Superhero […]
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Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation condemns Trump Administration’s continued push for drilling in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
April 11, 2025 The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) strongly condemns the Trump Administration’s continued effort to bring oil and gas development to the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the heart of the nursery grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd known to the Gwich’in as Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit—The Sacred Place Where […]
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As ice road melts, a First Nation eyes solid ground – National Observer
Two years ago, the snowy scene outside the window next to Terry Metatawabin looked much different. Soot was hitting the glass, bright orange combined with black smoke taking over any natural sky – “like watching a volcano.” “We evacuated everybody in 24 hours. The whole community,” said Metatawabin, deputy chief of Fort Albany First Nation, […]
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How Indigenous-Led Efforts are Restoring Wildfire-Impacted Forests – Macleans.ca
April 14, 2025 As wildfires in B.C. intensify, several Secwépemc communities are using traditional practices and Indigenous knowledge to reduce future fire risk. In recent years, B.C. has experienced some of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history. Warming temperatures, drier conditions, invasive species such as pine beetles and a past ban on Indigenous […]
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: George’s Brook Quarry (Reg. 2346) Proponent: Newman Construction & Agricultural Enterprise Ltd. The project has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions as outlined […]
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Fire Bulletin #1
As spring arrives, the Manitoba government reminds all Manitobans provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. Permits can be acquired at Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures district offices. Provincial burn permits issued under the Wildfires Act may be cancelled or restricted […]
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The root of the problem in northern Ontario – The Narwhal
April 10, 2025 This story about a lawsuit involving First Nations in northern Ontario has deep roots — in mistakes made by the Crown centuries ago Hi Narwhals, Before I tell you about the fascinating and complicated story that took me halfway across the great province of Ontario, I have some good news to share: in […]
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