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After Two Years and at a Cost of $3.5 Million, Alberta Inquiry Finds Environmental Groups Did Nothing Wrong But Care About Climate Change
Commissioner Allan’s Final Report Proves the Inquiry Was a Pointless, But Dangerous Political Stunt, Say Targeted Groups Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver – After over two years and at a cost of $3.5 million, the final report from the “Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns,” commissioned by the Alberta government, found environmental groups did nothing wrong, but […]
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Collaborative Study Urges Decision-Makers to Address First Nations Food Insecurity and Sovereignty
COLLABORATIVE STUDY URGES DECISION-MAKERS TO ADDRESS FIRST NATIONS FOOD INSECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce the release of the Key Findings and Recommendations for Decision-makers of the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (FNFNES). The 10-year study was led by principal investigators and researchers […]
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Ontario Invests Over $2.5 Million to Protect the Great Lakes
October 18, 2021 Province funding 19 new projects to help farmers and landowners adopt water best practices and green infrastructure HURON-KINLOSS — The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million in 19 new projects to protect the health of the Great Lakes as part of its commitment in the recently signed Canada-Ontario Agreement on […]
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Canada: Grassroots groups call on Parliament to create just transition act in first 100 days – Timmins Today
From Oct. 12 to 17, more than 50 events are happening in nine provinces to pressure politicians to take action This week, grassroots organizations across the country are mobilizing to demand community-led just transition legislation within the first 100 days of Parliament as part of a “Climate Code Red” week of action. From Oct. 12 […]
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Canada has biodiversity targets. Now it needs accountability – The Narwhal
Oct. 14, 2021 As the UN Convention on Biological Diversity creates new targets, the federal government must take action or risk another dismal report card David Geselbracht’s writing can be found in The Globe and Mail, Maisonneuve, Canada’s National Observer, Grist and CBC.ca. He is completing a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Ottawa. […]
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COO: Federal Environmental Funding for First Nations
This document only includes open programming and was last updated in September 2021. Please contact program leads directly for more information. Please note, the attached funding placemat provides an overview of current and open funding opportunities. This document is not intended to be comprehensive of all federal funding sources, and other federal funding opportunities not […]
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Marten Falls First Nation Excited to Announce the Approval of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Marten Falls’ Community Access Road (MFCAR) Project
THUNDER BAY, ON – Marten Falls First Nation is excited to announce that a decision on the Term of Reference (ToR) for the Marten Falls’ Community Access Road (MFCAR) Project (the Project) has been made and that the ToR has been approved. The decision was made by Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) Minister […]
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PLT Canada launches second Green Leaders Program to empower, connect, and upskill future Indigenous forest and conservation leaders
October 06, 2021 On September 16, 2021, Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) hosted the kickoff meeting for their second cohort of the Green Leaders Program. The Green Leaders Program involves mentorship, skill development, and community action. “PLT Canada is committed to supporting young Indigenous people along their green career pathways,” said Paul Robitaille, Sr. […]
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New OPG podcast focuses on building a post-carbon future
The Climate Challengers sheds new light on clean energy topics October 1, 2021 Toronto, ON – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has launched a new podcast series, The Climate Challengers, featuring true stories from the people working towards a world with fewer carbon emissions, doing what they can to help save the world from the consequences […]
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Ontario Proposing to Extend Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek and Wilmot Creek Urban River Valleys
Wetland additions would add 115 acres to the Greenbelt September 27, 2021 CLARINGTON ― The Ontario government is announcing its intention to add to the Greenbelt wetlands connected to the Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek and Wilmot Creek. Following public consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities this fall, the government could begin the process of extending […]
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