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Nunatsiavut Government welcomes increased federal funding for high-speed Internet access
August 15, 2023 The Nunatsiavut Government welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement today of an additional $10.3 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to Labrador’s north coast. The project, which received $22 million in initial funding in March 2022, will benefit more than 1,000 households in the five Labrador Inuit communities of Hopedale, Makkovik, […]
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Government of Canada invests an additional $10.3 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 1,000 Indigenous homes
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet August 15, 2023 Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet. On March 24, 2022, the Government of Canada and […]
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Government investing in projects to keep young people in PEI safe online
From: Public Safety Canada July 19, 2023 Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online. While youth typically have positive experience on the internet, cyberbullying remains a harsh reality. Some three in ten young people report that they have been cyberbullied, with girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth disproportionately affected. The impact […]
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Indigenous-Developed Technology can Predict the Damage of Natural Disasters – Huddle.Today
DARTMOUTH — A new technology developed by Indigenous innovators is being rolled out to address climate change. The 3D wave design is an adaptive tool that allows anyone with a computer or mobile phone to map out and predict the effects of different natural disasters. The technology was developed by Barry Stevens in collaboration with […]
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Gespe’gewa’gi Mi’gmaq are Entering the Information Technology Business (IT)
The new Information Technology company resulting from the partnership will serve markets in the Atlantic provinces, Gaspésie and elsewhere in Quebec. The Mi’gmaq now holds a key stake in PLC Info Inc. The new limited partnership is the second major project after the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Wind Farm created through Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC), the […]
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Newly Trained Indigenous Workers are Driving PLATO’s Expansion – Huddle.Today
March 6, 2023 FREDERICTON – PLATO founder Keith McIntosh claims 2023 will be the company’s best year yet. He says PLATO is poised to hire hundreds of new employees this year as it expands into new markets. That expansion is possible thanks in large part to the company’s commitment to training Indigenous workers and bringing […]
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Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Invest to up to $94 million to Bring High-Speed Internet to over 350 Communities
February 22, 2023 Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are announcing up to $94 million in joint funding for Bell and Xplore to bring high-speed Internet access to over 36,000 homes in over 350 rural, remote and Indigenous communities throughout the province. This funding is part of an existing […]
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FMCC members in the News Media – FMCC
February 13, 2023 FMCC member organizations have had quite a bit of media attention recently. At the end of 2022, Jessica Mundie published a story in the National Post on First Nations communities across Canada who are building their own networks. Her story featured interviews with a number of FMCC members including Alfred Loon, president […]
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Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest over $230,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 650 households in Wabush and Labrador City
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Residents of rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet October 18, 2022 No matter where they live, all Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet to access essential services, supports and opportunities. That is why the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are taking […]
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Every home in Prince Edward Island to get connected to high-speed Internet thanks to federal-provincial partnership
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island working together to connect all remaining underserved homes in the province June 2, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Matthew MacKay, […]
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