Mi'kmaq

EverWind's Leading Canadian Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project Will Generate Substantial Economic & Structural Benefits, Major Study Finds

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Labrador, Growth, Grid, GDP, Mi'kmaq, NS, Atlantic Canada, Employment, First Nations, Wind, Partnership

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - EverWind Fuels ("EverWind"), a pioneering developer of an Atlantic Canadian green fuels hub based across Nova Scotia & Newfoundland & Labrador, today announced the release of EverWind's Economic Impact Assessment on its Nova Scotia based green hydrogen and ammonia project ("Nova Scotia Project").

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - EverWind Fuels ("EverWind"), a pioneering developer of an Atlantic Canadian green fuels hub based across Nova Scotia & Newfoundland & Labrador, today announced the release of EverWind's Economic Impact Assessment on its Nova Scotia based green hydrogen and ammonia project ("Nova Scotia Project").
  • The Economic Impact Assessment, which was supported by Deloitte Canada, found significant economic and environmental benefits from EverWind's Nova Scotia Project, including the full green energy production cycle from renewable power generation (wind & solar) to green hydrogen-to-ammonia production.
  • Capacity Development and Innovation – The Nova Scotia Project will enhance Canada's green energy innovation, while supporting Nova Scotia's labour market.
  • Future phases of the project, which include additional onshore and offshore wind development, are set up to generate further economic benefits to Canada and Nova Scotia.

Forty-two Indigenous-led conservation projects across Canada receive federal funding to protect more nature

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Knowledge, Partnership, Climate change, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Elder, First Nations, Science, Biodiversity, Government, Guilbeault, Environment, Cree, Conservation, Cape Breton Island, Ice, Organization, Biodiversity loss, Council, The Honourable, Indigenous peoples, Water, Natural Resources, United Nations, Risk, Eskasoni First Nation, Confederacy, Database, Human, Mi'kmaq

That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to support Indigenous leadership in conservation.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to support Indigenous leadership in conservation.
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced approximately $66 million in funding to support 42 Indigenous-led conservation projects across the country.
  • The Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation funding allows us to work with our partners using a two-eyed seeing approach to protect lands and waters for future generations."
  • Indigenous-Led Area-Based Conservation funding supports the costs associated with establishing new Indigenous-led conservation areas.

Canada and Nova Scotia chart new path with Agreement to help protect and conserve nature

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Partnership, Indigenous peoples, Government, Minority governments in Canada, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Climate change, Guilbeault, Human, Mi'kmaq, Parks Canada, NS, Risk, Capacity building, The Honourable, Agreement, Crown, Government of Nova Scotia, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Biodiversity, Environment, Mental health, Cape Breton Island, Nature, Parliament, Federation, Indigenous and community conserved area, Natural Resources, Nova, Water, Agriculture, Hunting, Maple syrup, Indigenous

To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.
  • The Government of Canada will invest up to $28.5 million over three years to implement the Agreement and help protect nature.
  • Moving forward, the Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement will guide our actions, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to conserve and protect nature in Nova Scotia."
  • This Nature Agreement will help continue Nova Scotia's national leadership in conservation by protecting nature and strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture and storage.

Maritime Launch, EverWind Sign LOI to reach Customer Supply Agreement for Green Liquid Oxygen and Other Products

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Eon, NS, Microsoft, Carbon, Maritime Launch Services, Environment, Strait, Nova, Partnership, LOI, NEO, Mi'kmaq, Renewable energy, Uniper

EverWind and Maritime Launch announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the potential of a customer-supplier relationship for EverWind to supply liquid oxygen, and other products, such as green hydrogen, to Maritime Launch.

Key Points: 
  • EverWind and Maritime Launch announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the potential of a customer-supplier relationship for EverWind to supply liquid oxygen, and other products, such as green hydrogen, to Maritime Launch.
  • Green liquid oxygen is an output from EverWind's planned green hydrogen facility in nearby Point Tupper and is required for the operation of launch vehicles from Spaceport Nova Scotia.
  • EverWind Fuels is developing the first independent green hydrogen and green ammonia project in North America to receive an Environmental Approval and amongst the first in the world.
  • "Local decarbonization through use of locally produced green hydrogen and liquid oxygen makes sense, especially with EverWind and Maritime Launch being virtual neighbours in the Strait of Canso."

EverWind Fuels Receives Environmental Approval for First Industrial-Scale Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Project in North America

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hydrogen, Environment, Government, Mi'kmaq, Natural Resources Canada, E.ON, Wind, Climate change, News, Partnership, NS, First Nations, Renewable energy, Atlantic Canada, Investment, Crown, Uniper, Point Tupper, Potlotek First Nation

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") has received Environmental Approval for the initial phase of its $6 billion, 1 million tonnes per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") has received Environmental Approval for the initial phase of its $6 billion, 1 million tonnes per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.
  • The approval was issued today by the Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Nova Scotia.
  • The Environmental Approval is a significant milestone for EverWind and its First Nations equity partners, Membertou, Paqtnkek (Bayside Development Corporation) and Potlotek.
  • It is the first independent green hydrogen and green ammonia project in North America to receive an Environmental Approval, and amongst the first in the world.

Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government Calls on Trudeau to Respect Treaty Rights

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Monday, September 23, 2019
Listuguj Miꞌgmaq First Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gaspé Peninsula, Mi'kmaq, Government, Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat, QUEBEC

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has refused to grant the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government a commercial licence for its fall lobster fishery.

Key Points: 
  • The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has refused to grant the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government a commercial licence for its fall lobster fishery.
  • "Prime Minister Trudeau has often repeated that his government's most important relationship is with Canada's indigenous people," said Darcy Gray, Chief of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • If this government is actually committed to reconciliation, then they will support us as we exercise our rights."
  • Last November, Canada and the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government signed a Framework Agreement on Reconciliation and the Fisheries.

Koskie Minsky Brings Class Action on behalf of residents of the Restigouche Hospital Centre

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Mi'kmaq, Restigouche

TORONTO, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ -Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action on behalf of residents of the Restigouche Hospital Centre, also known as the Provincial Hospital, against the Province of New Brunswick and the Vitalit Health Network.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ -Koskie Minsky LLP has commenced a class action on behalf of residents of the Restigouche Hospital Centre, also known as the Provincial Hospital, against the Province of New Brunswick and the Vitalit Health Network.
  • The claim alleges historic negligence in failing to prevent systemic abuses of residents and for providing substandard health care at the psychiatric hospital in Northern New Brunswick.
  • The lawsuit seeks $500 million in total damages on behalf of the former residents.
  • "Patients of the Restigouche Hospital Centre are some of the most vulnerable people in Canada.

UPDATE - Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government conclude agreement on fishery

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
First Nations in Quebec, First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation, Mi'kmaq, Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat

The Agreement will also help establish a process to help strengthen a nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.

Key Points: 
  • The Agreement will also help establish a process to help strengthen a nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • The Agreement represents an important act of reconciliation, based on mutual respect and recognition of the rights and interests of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government and all Canadians.
  • "Today, we have taken an important step to renew and strengthen our relationship with the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • "The Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government (LMG) recognizes that fishing is our inherent right that stems from our traditional way of life.

Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government conclude agreement on fishery

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Monday, November 12, 2018
First Nations in Quebec, First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation, Mi'kmaq, Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat

The Agreement will also help establish a process to help strengthen a nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.

Key Points: 
  • The Agreement will also help establish a process to help strengthen a nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • The Agreement represents an important act of reconciliation, based on mutual respect and recognition of the rights and interests of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government and all Canadians.
  • "Today, we have taken an important step to renew and strengthen our relationship with the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • "The Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government (LMG) recognizes that fishing is our inherent right that stems from our traditional way of life.

Lennox Island and Government of Canada announce expansion and upgrades to John J. Sark Memorial School

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Monday, October 29, 2018
Geography of Canada, Eastern Canada, First Nations, Geography of the Channel Islands, Sark, Mi'kmaq, Lennox Island, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Located in the Mi'kmaq community of Lennox Island on Prince Edward Island, John J. Sark Memorial School will be expanded to accommodate a kitchen, cafeteria, principal's office, and health room.

Key Points: 
  • Located in the Mi'kmaq community of Lennox Island on Prince Edward Island, John J. Sark Memorial School will be expanded to accommodate a kitchen, cafeteria, principal's office, and health room.
  • Indigenous Services Canada provided $4.5 million to support the addition and upgrades to the school.
  • "Our Government is proud to partner with Chief Matilda Ramjattan and the Lennox Island community on the expansion and upgrades to John J. Sark School.
  • John J. Sark Memorial School was originally built in 1981, and a two storey addition was constructed in 2001.