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Iqaluit Fire Department responds to Co-op fire in Igloolik

On January 20th, 2021, six Iqaluit Emergency Services Staff assisted in the Co-op fire in Igloolik at the request of the Nunavut Fire Marshal’s Office (NFMO). The responding team consisting of two chief officers, three fire staff, and one volunteer accompanied a member of the NFMO on a flight from Iqaluit to Igloolik on January […]

by ahnationtalk on January 26, 202112 Views

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Statement from Premier Silver regarding the Kudz Ze Kayah Project

25/01/2021 Premier Sandy Silver released the following statement: “I am very disappointed with the federal government’s decision to refer the recommendation for the Kudz Ze Kayah Project back to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) Executive Committee for reconsideration. Following four years of regulatory assessment, this decision creates unreasonable and unnecessary uncertainty for […]

by ahnationtalk on January 25, 202124 Views

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IRC: Preservation of the Reindeer Herd

– The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) would like to remind Inuvialuit beneficiaries, other residents, and visitors of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region that harvesting from the reindeer herd is not allowed. “While harvesting is a fundamental way of life for us, I remind all community members to refrain from harvesting from this private herd,” said IRC […]

by ahnationtalk on January 25, 20219 Views

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YT Government: Candidates selected for Youth Panel on Climate Change

A diverse group of 13 young climate leaders have been selected to form the Government of Yukon’s first Youth Panel on Climate Change. The panel members were chosen in December and met with Premier Sandy Silver and Minister of Community Services John Streicker during a virtual meeting on January 19. Panel members include: Abeer Ahmad, […]

by ahnationtalk on January 20, 202160 Views

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GNWT reports on first year of progress towards territory-wide climate change goals

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its first progress reports on our territory-wide approach to climate change. Strengthening the government’s leadership and authority on climate change, ensuring climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions as well as reducing the cost of power and increasing the use of alternative and […]

by ahnationtalk on January 12, 202197 Views

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YT Government: Work to protect Porcupine caribou will continue

08/01/2021 Partners to the Canadian Porcupine Caribou Management Agreement came together on January 6, 2021 to respond to the recent oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The parties are committed to advocating for protection of the Porcupine caribou herd and this vital habitat. Together, the parties released this statement: […]

by ahnationtalk on January 8, 2021145 Views

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We’re not giving up’ say Gwich’in despite start of ANWR sales – CBC

Advocates look ahead, focus on financial pressure to dissuade drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge The chair of the Gwich’in Steering Committee says a recent court loss is a disappointment but by no means the end of a long battle. The first bids for resource exploration rights within Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) will be […]

by ahnationtalk on January 7, 202121 Views

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Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge – CBC

A U.S. judge has refused to halt oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Jan 05, 2021 A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to halt oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were pushed by the Trump administration in its final days. U.S. District Court Judge […]

by ahnationtalk on January 6, 202119 Views

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Government of Canada supports continued delivery of Action Plan to ensure the ongoing protection of Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site

December 21, 2020,Ottawa, Ontario,Parks Canada Agency To date, 20 of the most cherished heritage sites in Canada have met the requirements to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and represent some of humanity’s most outstanding achievements and nature’s most inspiring creations. The Government of Canada recognizes the Outstanding Universal Value of UNESCO World Heritage […]

by ahnationtalk on December 21, 202027 Views

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