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Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services in New Brunswick
Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, New Brunswick – Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The agreement sets the stage to transfer the support services for water and wastewater systems from the Government of Canada to Weso’tmk…
Read MoreBass Blockade Bypass: The Trap & Truck Solution
On February 13th, 2025, the Atlantic Salmon Federation shared the following story by their NB Program Director, David Roth: In the spring of 2024, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) partnered with the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) and the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI), with support from the Foundation for…
Read MoreCanada announces changes to Jordan’s Principle program, narrows range of eligible requests
On February 13th, 2024 CBC News shared the following story: Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them. That includes barring funding approvals under Jordan’s Principle for home renovations, sporting events, international travel, non-medical supports or school-related requests…
Read MoreNorth Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council announces Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nikutik LP
Natoaganeg First Nation, New Brunswick – The North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), alongside its seven Member Nations, has launched a new platform for economic growth. As a Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nikutik Limited Partnership will work with industry partners to develop new real assets focused on clean energy, engage in joint ventures, and create related…
Read MoreNBCC to Introduce New Brunswick’s First Wind & Solar Energy Technician Program
On January 23rd, 2024, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) shared the following story: New Brunswick Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of the province’s first Wind & Solar Energy Technician program at our Saint John campus and welcome our first cohort in September 2025. This innovative two-year program aims to meet the growing demand for workers in…
Read MoreWestinghouse and NSMTC Sign MoU to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technologies
Initial Focus of Agreement is Promoting the Use of the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor for both Grid-Tied and Dedicated Industrial Applications in New Brunswick Saint John, New Brunswick – Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and…
Read MoreFederal and provincial ministers announce New Brunswick clean energy funding
On December 8th, 2024, Natural Resources Canada shared the following announcement: Growing Canada’s clean electricity system is a historic economic opportunity, and an imperative in order to fight climate change. We must come together to tackle this goal in a manner that ensures affordability and reliability for households, businesses, and institutions. In the private sector,…
Read MoreCHRT’s Jordan’s Principle decision marks significant victory for First Nations Children
On November 25, 2024, the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society released the following statement: The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s latest decision on Jordan’s Principle marks a significant victory for First Nations children, who have long endured Canada’s failure to comply with legal orders to end discrimination. Released on November 21, this ruling honours…
Read MoreMinister Hutchings shares Rural Economic Development, What We Heard report
On November 12th, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, released a What We Heard report as a follow up to the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministerial Meeting on Rural Economic Development held in May 2024: The second annual federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministerial meeting…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Marks One Year Since Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility
On November 1st, 2024, Circular Materials shared the following press release: New Brunswick is marking an important milestone today, reaching the one-year anniversary of its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products. As the first Atlantic province to implement this framework, New Brunswick’s EPR program reflects Circular Materials’ commitment to designing…
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