NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

Forging a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Since the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet annually and work together through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) to advance shared priorities, strengthen the Inuit-Crown partnership, and create a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Since the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet annually and work together through the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) to advance shared priorities, strengthen the Inuit-Crown partnership, and create a more prosperous Inuit Nunangat.
  • Leaders agreed to work toward a partnership to establish an Inuit-led university in Inuit Nunangat.
  • "The Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee was founded on the principle that an equal partnership between Inuit and the Crown is essential to reconciliation.
  • A guiding principle of the Inuit Nunangat Policy is recognition that federal investments for Inuit and Inuit Nunangat are an important element of the right of Inuit to self-determination and self-government.

Government of Canada: Updated 2024 wildfire season projections and preparedness measures

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.
  • To counter the growing threat of wildfires in Canada, the federal government will continue to support provinces and territories in wildfire mitigation, response, and monitoring.
  • We are making sure we have the capacity to support provinces and territories and mobilize resources when they are needed for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • With the 2024 wildfire season approaching, our government is ensuring that people in Canada have the tools and information they need to understand and manage the health risks associated with wildfires."

LIFT reports grab samples up to 3% Li2O within 1 km by 1.5 km area at the Cali Lithium Project, NWT, Canada

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Lithium, CLP, Soil, Mackenzie Mountains, Anomaly

During the summer surface program in 2023, LIFT completed a soil geochemistry survey covering the Cali Property, as well as a mapping and prospecting campaign.

Key Points: 
  • During the summer surface program in 2023, LIFT completed a soil geochemistry survey covering the Cali Property, as well as a mapping and prospecting campaign.
  • Out of 163 grab samples collected, 124 returned grades at greater than 1.0% Li2O.
  • We see excellent potential at Cali to host a large spodumene resource.”
    Figure 3 – Soil sampling results from the Cali Lithium Project.
  • An additional lithium anomaly has been defined that occurs in an area with more extensive soil cover.

BlockyPro unveils groundbreaking innovations at Global Tech Conference and initiates global expansion

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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San Francisco, CA, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, at the Global Tech Conference held in Silicon Valley, BlockyPro, a leading global digital asset trading platform, showcased its latest technological achievements to the world and announced the launch of its global expansion plan.

Key Points: 
  • San Francisco, CA, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, at the Global Tech Conference held in Silicon Valley, BlockyPro, a leading global digital asset trading platform, showcased its latest technological achievements to the world and announced the launch of its global expansion plan.
  • These developments not only highlight BlockyPro's innovative strength in the fintech field but also demonstrate its ambition in the global market.
  • The CEO of BlockyPro stated during the conference, "BlockyPro’s global expansion plan and technological breakthroughs are at the core of the company's strategy.
  • As BlockyPro continues to advance its global expansion strategy, its future development in the global digital asset trading field is highly anticipated.

NEW ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COLLECTOR COIN OFFERING INCLUDES A SILVER DOLLAR CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On the anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the investiture of the first new Canadian monarch in 70 years, the Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating this historic event with a special silver collector coin.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On the anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the investiture of the first new Canadian monarch in 70 years, the Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating this historic event with a special silver collector coin.
  • The reverse of the 2024 Special Edition Proof Silver Dollar – Anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation features a full colour reproduction of His Majesty's official coronation portrait, taken at Buckingham Palace on May 6, 2023, by British photographer Hugo Burnand.
  • The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
  • Other collectibles now available include:
    The 2024 $20 Fine Silver Coin and $200 Pure Gold Coin featuring the Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch from a new Crown Jewels series;
    The 2024 $20 1 oz.

Minister Sajjan reminds Canadians of upcoming test of the National Public Alerting System

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.

Key Points: 
  • On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.
  • I would like to thank the Provinces and Territories that are supporting Public Safety Canada's participation in this important public test across the country."
  • Public Safety Canada is the federal lead for national public alerting.
  • Each EMO has an agreement to access the system and determines how it will operationalize emergency public alerting in their respective jurisdictions.

Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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DEMCo identified the Camsell River mineral property in the Northwest Territories as a promising site for iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) and potential critical minerals.

Key Points: 
  • DEMCo identified the Camsell River mineral property in the Northwest Territories as a promising site for iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) and potential critical minerals.
  • "There will be no energy transition, no clean economy and no net zero by 2050 without far more critical minerals — including Canadian critical minerals.
  • "The NWT possesses significant amounts of many of the critical minerals that will support green transition projects and today's technology needs.
  • Canadian Indigenous ownership in the development of Critical Minerals advances economic reconciliation and stimulates Canada's homegrown Indigenous resource and infrastructure development to meet Canada's need for critical minerals and rare earth elements and is a major step in the right direction."

SolCex Positioned to Lead the Charge as the Primary Centralized Exchange for Solana Network

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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As the Solana ecosystem continues to thrive, the demand for a dedicated centralized exchange has never been more apparent.

Key Points: 
  • As the Solana ecosystem continues to thrive, the demand for a dedicated centralized exchange has never been more apparent.
  • Just as Binance Exchange serves as the primary trading platform for Binance Coin (BNB), SolCex aims to establish itself as the go-to exchange for Solana tokens and cryptocurrencies.
  • "We are thrilled to see the growing recognition of SolCex as the leading centralized exchange for Solana," said a spokesperson for SolCex.
  • With SolCex, users can trade with confidence, knowing that they are accessing the best-in-class exchange for Solana."

ETH Liquid Restaking Protocol YieldNest Raises $5.2M in Contribution Round

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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London, United Kingdom, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industry veterans-led liquid restaking protocol YieldNest is gearing up for its first product release, ynETH, later this month.

Key Points: 
  • London, United Kingdom, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industry veterans-led liquid restaking protocol YieldNest is gearing up for its first product release, ynETH, later this month.
  • This liquid restaking token boosts and auto-compounds ETH yields from a custom-curated AVS basket.
  • YieldNest , a promising new player in the booming liquid restaking (LRTFi) market, is excited to announce the successful closure of its contribution round, raising $5.2 million.
  • Its first upcoming product, ynETH, represents a liquid restaking token that boosts and auto-compounds ETH yields via a curated AVS basket consisting of isolated AVS categories.

Ministers Vandal and Blair and MP McLeod highlight Budget 2024 investments to support post-secondary education in the North

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Budget 2024 also makes transformative new investments, including a National School Food Program and the Canada Disability Benefit.

Key Points: 
  • Budget 2024 also makes transformative new investments, including a National School Food Program and the Canada Disability Benefit.
  • Through Budget 2024, we are investing to make post-secondary education more accessible in Indigenous communities so that everyone has a fair shot at success."
  • "The Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning has had a significant impact on communities and individuals in the North and beyond.
  • The investments in Budget 2024 are crucial to addressing the socio-economic gaps that face Indigenous communities in the North and across Canada."