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Governor General visits Natoaganeg First Nation to learn about Miramichi River, Atlantic salmon
Natoaganeg First Nation, NB – On Thursday, June 6th, Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser visited Natoaganeg First Nation to learn about one of Canada’s most productive Atlantic salmon watersheds – the Miramichi. The Governor General spoke with leaders from Natoaganeg First Nation, the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council’s Anqotum Resource Management…
Read MoreGovernor General to visit Natoaganeg First Nation for discussions on Miramichi River salmon conservation and research activities
On May 31st, 2024, the Governor General of Canada shared the following media advisory: Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake their first official visit to New Brunswick from June 4 to 7, 2024. The visit to New Brunswick will focus on reconciliation, digital respect, mental health, nature…
Read MoreThe Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission partners STEM workshop for Indigenous girls
On May 13th, 2024, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission circulated the following press release: The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is proud to announce its second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls, which is taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from May 13 to 16. This significant event, named “osk âyak…
Read MoreTjipogtotjg commemorates solar farm installation with ribbon-cutting ceremony
On May 9th, partners from Tjipogtotjg First Nation (Buctouche Micmac Band), North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), and The Smart Energy Company gathered with community members and supporters to celebrate the installation of a NOREASTER® solar farm that will produce approximately 13.82 MWh per year in emission-free energy. The Buctouche Solar Initiative was initiated in…
Read MoreKorea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co, ARC Clean Technology, and NB Power sign Collaboration Agreement to advance SMR fleet deployment
On May 1st, 2024, ARC Clean Technology shared the following press release: Today, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP), ARC Clean Technology (ARC), and New Brunswick Power (NB Power) signed a trilateral Collaboration Agreement to further cooperation between the three parties with the goal of establishing teaming agreements for global SMR fleet deployment. The Collaboration…
Read MoreNB Energy Transition Working Group looking for feedback from New Brunswickers
In December, 2023, the Province of New Brunswick released its new Energy Strategy, Powering our Economy and the World with Clean Energy, Our Path Forward to 2035. The strategy outlined four major strategic initiatives: affordability; economic growth; energy security and reliability; and regulatory reform. An important part of the strategy is engaging New Brunswickers. As…
Read MoreSenator Prosper tours Mi’kma’ki, embarks on a “listening tour” to help focus work in the Senate
On February 20th, 2024, the office of the Honourable Senator Paul Prosper circulated the following press release: Senator Paul “PJ” Prosper, a proud Mi’kmaq Senator, is embarking on a tour of the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people known collectively as Mi’kma’ki. Over the course of 4 weeks, spread out over Senate non-sitting weeks, Senator…
Read MoreCity of Saint John contributes $50,000 toward first powwow
On March 5th, 2024, CBC New Brunswick shared the following publication: The City of Saint John will contribute $50,000 to the city’s first powwow, planned for October at the end of powwow season. Coun. Barry Ogden was among the councillors who praised the decision Monday night. “Growing up I never knew there were so many Indigenous people in…
Read MoreNorth Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council general manager Jim Ward announced as clean energy working group member
On February 21st, 2024, the Government of New Brunswick, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development shared the following announcement: “FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has announced the members of the energy transition working group, which will engage First Nations and key stakeholders on its recently released clean energy strategy. The group was established…
Read MoreNorth Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council and member communities announce historic equity agreements with Moltex and ARC Clean Technology
Saint John, New Brunswick (Monday, September 25, 2023) – North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) and its seven First Nation member communities are thrilled to announce that they have signed equity agreements with Moltex Energy Canada Inc. (Moltex) and ARC Clean Technology Canada, Inc. (ARC). These first-of-a-kind agreements in the field of small modular reactor…
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