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Development agreement signed with Natoaganeg First Nation

July 11, 2024

On July 8th, 2024, the New Brunswick Department of Indigenous Affairs shared the following announcement: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation to support the community’s priorities related to social, environmental, cultural and economic matters. “The development agreement with Natoaganeg we signed today is a…

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Réjean Savoie to take on duties of Indigenous Affairs Minister

June 20, 2024

On June 20th, 2024, the Office of the Premier shared the following press release: FREDERICTON (GNB) – Effective today, Mike Holland is resigning his position as minister of natural resources and energy development and Indigenous affairs, as well as his seat as the MLA for Albert. He will be transitioning to prepare for private sector…

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Governor General visits Natoaganeg First Nation to learn about Miramichi River, Atlantic salmon

June 10, 2024

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…

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Governor General to visit Natoaganeg First Nation for discussions on Miramichi River salmon conservation and research activities

May 31, 2024

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…

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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission partners STEM workshop for Indigenous girls

May 15, 2024

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…

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Tjipogtotjg commemorates solar farm installation with ribbon-cutting ceremony

May 10, 2024

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…

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Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co, ARC Clean Technology, and NB Power sign Collaboration Agreement to advance SMR fleet deployment

May 2, 2024

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…

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NB Energy Transition Working Group looking for feedback from New Brunswickers

April 11, 2024

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…

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Senator Prosper tours Mi’kma’ki, embarks on a “listening tour” to help focus work in the Senate

March 25, 2024

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…

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City of Saint John contributes $50,000 toward first powwow

March 11, 2024

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…

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