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Agreement extended to continue more scheduled medical flights to Nunatsiavut
December 2, 2022 The Nunatsiavut Government will continue to provide financial assistance to the Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority (LGH) in an effort to make much needed health-care services more readily available to all residents of the five Labrador Inuit communities. The agreement allows additional flights to continue up to March 31, 2023. The money is […]
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Read MoreProjects receive provincial funding to help create a more inclusive Island
Dec 1, 2022 Lucky Fusca, executive director of the PEI Transgender Network Ltd., says receiving funding for their project will allow the organization to create a series of events that will centre, uplift, and continue to foster positive experiences for the transgender and gender diverse community on Prince Edward Island. The organization is one of […]
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Read MoreNunatsiavut Housing Commission officially established, marking new era of housing self-determination for Inuit
November 30, 2022 On November 10, Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe signed an Executive Order declaring into effect Inuit Law 2019-03 An Act Respecting Housing in Nunatsiavut and to Establish a Nunatsiavut Housing Commission. This historic signing marks the official establishment of the Nunatsiavut Housing Commission (NHC), the new Public Agency of the Nunatsiavut Government responsible […]
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Read MoreNova Scotia Recognizes World AIDS Day
December 1, 2022 A red ribbon flag is flying at Province House to mark World AIDS Day today, December 1. The theme of this year’s event, chosen by the United Nations, is Equalize. “We have come a long way in addressing HIV/AIDS but there is still a lot of work to be done to end […]
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Read MoreOceans North, Membertou First Nation Partner on Development of Zero-Emission Lobster Vessel
December 1, 2022 HALIFAX—An environmental charity and a First Nation in Nova Scotia are partnering on a project to develop the first generation of zero-emission fishing vessels in Canada. Oceans North, which supports marine conservation and climate action in partnership with Indigenous and coastal communities, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Membertou First Nation […]
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Read MoreNunatsiavut Day message from President Lampe
November 30, 2022 For Immediate Release Tomorrow, December 1, marks 17 years of the birth of Nunatsiavut and the establishment of self-government, and a time to celebrate the strength and determination of so many Labrador Inuit whose vision became reality on December 1, 2005 when the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement came into effect. The […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada announces funding for 4 organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada December 1, 2022 – Long Range Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador — Women and Gender Equality Canada The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges […]
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Read MoreProvincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council to be Established to Support Efforts Related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
November 30, 2022 Yesterday, at the 17th annual Provincial Indigenous Women’s Gathering, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, to announce the Provincial Government’s commitment to establish a Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council. The formation […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Minister Hutchings to make a funding announcement on supporting Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada Nov 30, 2022 – Long Range Mountains, NL – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important funding announcement to support Indigenous women’s […]
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Read MoreNS Government: Province Seeks Feedback on Racism, Discrimination in Healthcare
November 29, 2022 The Province is asking diverse groups to share their experiences in order to improve Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. The Department of Health and Wellness and health system partners have launched an online survey to collect feedback from communities that might have experienced systemic racism and discrimination in the healthcare system. This includes […]
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