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2023 was not a good year for Reconciliation: Indigenous Watchdog

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Monday, January 15, 2024
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HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indigenous Watchdog makes the following the statement:

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  • HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indigenous Watchdog makes the following the statement:
    2023 started off bad and ended up worse.
  • Just 18 months earlier, after the last of the Three National Dialogues on Indigenous Health convened after the death of Joyce Echaquan, government leaders committed to engage with Indigenous groups on any issues relating to their health.
  • One result: The recently announced National Dental Care Plan (December 13) will have limited impact on Indigenous people in remote communities.
  • “If there are no services in your community, more money doesn’t matter,” says Sheri McKinstry co-founder of the Indigenous Dental Association.

Members of Parliament and Muslim community groups begin delegation to the Occupied West Bank and Jordan

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Parliament and representatives from  Muslim humanitarian and civil society organizations have arrived in Jordan for a six-day visit to Jordan, East Jerusalem, and the Occupied West Bank.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Parliament and representatives from  Muslim humanitarian and civil society organizations have arrived in Jordan for a six-day visit to Jordan, East Jerusalem, and the Occupied West Bank.
  • The delegation led by The Canadian-Muslim Vote includes two Liberal and three NDP Members of Parliament and community groups Islamic Relief Canada, the International Development and Relief Foundation, The Coalition of Canadian Palestinian Organizations and the National Council of  Canadian Muslims.
  • The delegation will visit projects operated by Canadian NGOs to witness firsthand the daily struggles endured by Palestinian refugees in Jordan and Palestinians in East Jerusalem and the Occupied West Bank.
  • To arrange media interviews from Jordan and the Occupied West Bank, please contact:
    National Council of Canadian Muslims: Uthman Quick; [email protected]
    The Coalition of Canadian Palestinian Organizations: Dr. Awad; [email protected]

Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: expert suggests a way to get corporations on board

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act.

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  • Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act.
  • Climate change law expert Kikelomo Kila sets out her findings in a recent paper on why Ghana must not follow the “command and control” regulatory approach.
  • Under the first approach, Ghana mostly relies on the Environmental Protection Agency Act (1994) to regulate climate change matters.
  • The problem with this approach is that climate change impacts are secondary to issues like land use and conservation.
  • The country’s climate change regulator, the National Council on Climate Change, instituted programmes and policies for key emissions sectors.
  • Read more:
    Climate change: 3 key goals Nigeria must focus on at COP28

    Your research paper recommends that Ghana follow an alternative approach to climate change regulation.

  • The government introduced the Climate Change Act 2016 and the Climate Change (Amendment) Act 2023 which combine prescriptive and economic tools.


Kikelomo Kila receives funding from the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

JACKPOT.COM LAUNCHES IN MASSACHUSETTS, GIVING CUSTOMERS A MORE CONVENIENT OPTION TO PLAY THE LOTTERY ONLINE - ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Customers in Massachusetts can now say goodbye to time spent waiting in line, searching for lost tickets, and missing out on prize money.

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  • Customers in Massachusetts can now say goodbye to time spent waiting in line, searching for lost tickets, and missing out on prize money.
  • Jackpot.com's platform gives customers a better experience across all stages of play - from buying tickets, to notifying customers when they win, to securely transferring winnings immediately into their account.
  • To celebrate the Massachusetts launch, customers can receive a free ticket by entering promo code MASS on their first play.
  • Its progressive platform not only modernizes how to play, but also empowers customers to play responsibly, with industry-leading safeguards and technology to identify problematic gaming.

Chicagoland Nonprofit Encourages Seniors to Move in Healthy Directions with Free Special Fitness Program; Elderwerks helps participants keep track of their progress

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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PALATINE, Ill., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just before the turning of a new year, people declare their motivation and desire to get physically fit to shed those unwanted pounds. The nonprofit Elderwerks encourages older adults, seniors, and anyone else who wants to keep up their momentum by entering Elderwerks Annual Stepping Out to Fitness program.

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  • The nonprofit Elderwerks encourages older adults, seniors, and anyone else who wants to keep up their momentum by entering Elderwerks Annual Stepping Out to Fitness program.
  • The nonprofit Elderwerks encourages older adults, seniors, and anyone else who wants to keep up their momentum by entering Elderwerks Annual Stepping Out to Fitness program.
  • "Our popular program makes it easy for seniors to incorporate exercise into their daily lives.
  • Elderwerks President Jennifer Prell explained that this free program , which begins this month and lasts until the end of the year, is designed for participants of all fitness levels.

El Salvador recognizes L.A. County-based nonprofit for disability advocacy

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Joni and Friends serves individuals and families through Joni’s House El Salvador, which provides holistic care including physical therapies and medical intervention, mobility support, job training, spiritual resources and community.

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  • Joni and Friends serves individuals and families through Joni’s House El Salvador, which provides holistic care including physical therapies and medical intervention, mobility support, job training, spiritual resources and community.
  • This is where local disability professionals identify and address critical spiritual, physical, social and economic needs.
  • “We take pride in representing Joni and Friends in our country as we extend God's kingdom,” said Monica Aguirre, Director of Joni’s House El Salvador.
  • Her namesake nonprofit has provided more than 200,000 wheelchairs worldwide and served 64,000 individuals with special needs and their families through its Retreats and Getaways.

NCD, colleagues remember Andrés Gallegos

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council on Disability (NCD) has lost its Chairman Andrés J. Gallegos, 62, of Illinois, who passed away Dec. 1.
  • On January 20, 2021, President Biden designated Gallegos Chairman of NCD shortly after being inaugurated President of the United States.
  • Since Gallegos was appointed to the Council in 2018, NCD released 31 reports and papers--15 while chair--making systemic recommendations to improve national disability policy.
  • Chicagoan Andrés Gallegos devoted his life to inclusion, health equity and accessibility.

Freddie Mac Announces Action to Make Down Payment Assistance Programs More Accessible for Individuals and Families Across the Nation

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced new, standardized mortgage documents that increase clarity, consistency and accessibility of down payment assistance (DPA) programs nationwide.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced new, standardized mortgage documents that increase clarity, consistency and accessibility of down payment assistance (DPA) programs nationwide.
  • Through standardization, Freddie Mac is helping to bring efficiency to the loan manufacturing process, creating time and cost saving opportunities across the industry.
  • To construct the standardized subordinate lien documents, Freddie Mac partnered with Fannie Mae and state HFAs as co-creators and early adopters.
  • Current versions of the state standardized lien documents are available on Freddie Mac’s website for the following states:

ILLINOIS LOTTERY REMINDS PLAYERS ‘TIS THE SEASON TO GIFT RESPONSIBLY

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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This holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) in the Gift Responsibly Campaign.

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  • This holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) in the Gift Responsibly Campaign.
  • “Lottery products, especially Instant Tickets, are a popular gift during the holiday season but they are not an appropriate gift for those under the age of 18,” said Harold Mays, Illinois Lottery Director.
  • “Responsible gaming is an integral part of the Illinois Lottery, and we are pleased to once again support the Gift Responsibly Campaign this holiday season by reminding players that lottery games are for adults only.”
    The Illinois Lottery joins a network of more than 80 national and international lotteries encouraging players to gamble responsibly and to help keep the holiday season festive by gifting lottery tickets only to adults.
  • “We value our partnership with the Illinois Lottery and applaud their commitment to raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling through the Gift Responsibly Campaign.”
    In addition to the Gift Responsibly campaign, the Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play year round by reminding players to Be Smart, Play Smart®.

Phlow Announces the Appointment of Kerry Ingalls and Guy Villax to its Board of Directors.

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phlow Corp., a Public Benefit pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Kerry Ingalls and Guy Villax to its Board of Directors amid a period of rapid growth and operational scale-up of facilities for Phlow.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phlow Corp., a Public Benefit pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Kerry Ingalls and Guy Villax to its Board of Directors amid a period of rapid growth and operational scale-up of facilities for Phlow.
  • Ingalls and Villax will join Phlow's board, made up of internationally recognized pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare leaders, on a mission to re-shore the supply of the Nation's most essential medicines.
  • "We're honored to welcome Kerry Ingalls and Guy Villax to our Board of Directors," said Eric Edwards, M.D., Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Phlow.
  • "Phlow and its Board are on a mission to revolutionize the way medicines are developed and manufactured in the United States.