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Uplifting Indigenous-led Approaches to Conservation and Biodiversity Protection – Kairos
Jun. 6th, 2023 “Indigenous peoples have the longest standing relationship with Mother Earth and the necessary values to effect meaningful and quick change. We view the Earth as our mother, rather than a resource for monetary gain. Those are the people who should be leading this conversation, because the solutions have always been here.” Tia […]
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World Oceans Day: Oceana Canada Issues Public Rallying Cry to Help Push the Canadian Government to Better Protect the Ocean
June 6, 2023 Ottawa, traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People, June 6, 2023 – This World Oceans Day, June 8, comes at a critical moment. The impacts of the climate crisis are all around us, from wildfires and rising sea temperatures and sea levels, to lives and livelihoods being turned upside down. Amid […]
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Canada to host Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility
From: Global Affairs Canada June 5, 2023 As the world experiences the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Canada continues to show leadership in advancing environmental action at home and around the world by bringing diverse partners together to find solutions for a healthy planet. Today, on World Environment Day, the Honourable […]
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Centering Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Jun. 5th, 2023 Indigenous peoples’ teachings can guide us in learning how to live in harmony with Mother Earth, taking only what we need, conscious of the impact of our actions on seven generations to come. Indigenous Wisdom: Living in Harmony with Mother Earth (KAIROS, 2017) KAIROS’ first Climate Action Week of 2023 kicks off […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on World Environment Day
June 5, 2023 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Environment Day: “Today, on the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, I join people in Canada and around the world in recognizing our shared responsibility to protect our planet and fight climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. “Climate change knows […]
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WWF-Canada awards $300,000 in contracts for new technologies that help measure carbon that’s stored in nature
May 31, 2023 The Nature x Carbon Tech Challenge award recipients are using innovation to help communities overcome barriers to measuring the outcomes of nature-based climate solutions Ottawa, Canada – WWF-Canada is excited to announce three award recipients of the Nature x Carbon Tech Challenge, which is catalyzing the development of cost-effective, innovative and user-friendly […]
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Magino Gold Project – Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Conditions
May 31, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Magino Gold Project, an open-pit gold mine and metal mill located 14 kilometres south-east of Dubreuilville, Ontario. Why is the Agency holding a public comment period? When the project was approved in […]
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Public Notice – Rouge National Urban Park Study – Public Comments Invited on the Draft Terms of Reference
May 30, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the draft Terms of Reference for the Rouge National Urban Park Study. The study will look at the potential effects of development projects adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park located in the Greater Toronto Area. […]
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ONWA Congratulates Fort William First Nation’s Newly Elected Chief Michele Solomon
ONWA Congratulates Fort William First Nation’s Newly Elected Chief Michele Solomon Thunder Bay ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) congratulates Michele Solomon as the newly elected Chief of Fort William First Nation (FWFN). In her role as Community Development Manager, Michele has lead programs focused on Indigenous Women’s Leadership. Michele also served on […]
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Grandmothers and elders oppose proposed quarry – Anishinabek News
May 30, 2023 SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK FIRST NATION — A small group of Grandmothers opposed to the establishment of a massive quarry attended an information session at the New Community Hall in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation on May 13. Rhonda Kirby, a member of the Land and Water Defenders group (a coalition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous […]
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