--- title: "The Talon: News, Funding, GIS Blog #2, Jobs and More!" description: Indigenous news, Indigenous funding programs, and stories of resilience from across Turtle Island. image: https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hubfs/Talon2_FB.jpg --- # We don't miss much. [![Sign-up for The Talon, our Biweekly Newsletter!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/359762/ce92b91a-eb3e-417a-a5ec-266948ca3afb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/359762/ce92b91a-eb3e-417a-a5ec-266948ca3afb) # The Talon: News, Funding, GIS Blog #2, Jobs and More! by Laura Taylor and Kaitlin Littlechild | Oct 30, 2021 ![Talon2_FB](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Talon2_FB.jpg?width=4500&name=Talon2_FB.jpg) Welcome to [Shared Value Solutions](https://sharedvaluesolutions.com/)' biweekly funding and news digest. We hope it finds you well.     In this edition, we are thrilled to announce the second installment of our newest blog series (and upcoming eBook) on the power of GIS and mapping in supporting Indigenous Nations to advance their rights and interests.  We introduce the dynamic Cheyenna Campbell in our latest #WCW series and highlight some of the things we have been up to lately.  We share inspiring stories from across Turtle Island, as well as our usual round up of funding opportunities for you to check out.  Stay well, everyone! --- # In Our Blog ### GIS In Action: Wasauksing's Aquatic Monitoring Program ![GIS2_FB-1](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GIS2_FB-1.jpg?width=803&name=GIS2_FB-1.jpg)   Welcome to the second post in our [blog series](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/gis-in-action-the-magnetawan-reptile-monitoring-program) that explores the power of mapping and GIS in supporting Indigenous Nations to advance their rights and interests.    In this story, we explore how Wasauksing First Nation used GIS and a custom-developed app for their Aquatic Monitoring Program (AMP). Daniella Baker, the Lands Manager, was thinking of ways to make it easy for the land users to record what they were seeing out on the water. Read on to see how technology can make mapping life easier!   [Read Here](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/gis-in-action-wasauksing-first-nation-aquatic-monitoring-program)   ### Cheyenna Campbell: Lands and Resources Manager, and our #wcw ![Cheyenna_FB](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cheyenna_FB.jpg?width=4500&name=Cheyenna_FB.jpg)   “There is no dream too large for Indigenous women.”   Cheyenna Campbell is a mother, lawyer, Lands and Resources Manager for English River First Nation, and our #WCW!   [Meet Cheyenna Here](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/meet-our-october-wcw-cheyenna-campbell) # Indigenous Funding Programs **Here are some opportunities to check out:** ###### There's Still Time: Indigenous Capacity Support Program The funding application period for the [Indigenous Capacity Support Program](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fimpact-assessment-agency%2Fservices%2Fpublic-participation%2Ffunding-programs%2Findigenous-capacity-support-program.html&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7Caf971d87d0e546bb430608d97f53249a%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637680817382448422%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=yjqPn%2BBBQneBKStlTlOlsD30h6Yt2NxR9kzZcwXUVbY%3D&reserved=0) – Stream 3 Strategic Opportunities – is now open. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is making funding available through this program to support Indigenous communities and organizations so they may better participate in current and future assessments. This funding is provided outside the context of specific project reviews. Deadline to apply is November 5, 2021. Applications received after that date may be considered depending on funding availability. [Read More](https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/services/public-participation/funding-programs/indigenous-capacity-support-program.html) ###### Guardians Funding The Government of Canada announced $340 million in new funding over five years to support Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship. **This investment includes more than $173 million for Guardians programs and over $166 million for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).** The funding is part of Budget 2021’s $2.3 billion commitment to nature conservation. [Read More](https://www.ilinationhood.ca/news/ilistatementfundingipcasguardians) ###### Call for Proposals for 2022-2023 Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species At Risk  Established in 2000, the HSP provides funding for projects submitted by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery of species at risk. To ensure the HSP is able to achieve its mandate to "contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species at risk by engaging Canadians from all walks of life in conservation actions to benefit wildlife.”  [Read More](https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/sara-lep/hsp-pih/index-eng.html)     ###### Opportunities Round-up:  - [MENDM Aboriginal Participation Fund is accepting applications.  This fund supports Aboriginal consultation capacity, education and relationship-building activities as they relate to mineral exploration and development. ](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mndm.gov.on.ca%2Fen%2Fmines-and-minerals%2Faboriginal-participation-fund&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7C0da82044dc214c5e096e08d93d674a04%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637608336094143735%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XaEGDXtu0fxYnBuBnAZRhQk7Jo85MkEeHbFZAyoE7WA%3D&reserved=0) - [First Nations Adapt Program supports community projects that build the capacity of First Nations south of the 60th parallel to address climate change impacts. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all available funding is allocated.](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca%2Feng%2F1520877017867%2F1594751383101&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7C0da82044dc214c5e096e08d93d674a04%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637608336094148729%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=59VowMC1N8q4IjxmHkmrQCTutCqEraidGyQWMKQXcg4%3D&reserved=0) - [Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program is designed to build capacity for climate change adaptation by funding community-designed and driven projects. This program funds First Nations and Inuit communities' efforts to build capacity to adapt to the health impacts of climate change.](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sac-isc.gc.ca%2Feng%2F1536238477403%2F1536780059794&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7C0da82044dc214c5e096e08d93d674a04%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637608336094158710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=PkmrqXp9XAJsWIpXxANIc80ov95oJOKqdd4ZfHCVmWg%3D&reserved=0) - [Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund. To address climate change and biodiversity loss, the Government of Canada is establishing the Natural Climate Solutions Fund which will invest $4 billion over the next ten years. Details on eligibility, evaluation, selection criteria and application instructions will be available once the open call for applications is released in the fall of 2021.](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fenvironment-climate-change%2Fservices%2Fenvironmental-funding%2Fprograms%2Fnature-smart-climate-solutions-fund.html&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7C0da82044dc214c5e096e08d93d674a04%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637608336094173682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hI7O0FUuFlf0%2FHiJlv%2F0lFZ7eb4iqeXvyTUEJllNXpw%3D&reserved=0) - [MENDM ](https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government#mineral%20development)has funding available for Indigenous communities to hire a mineral development advisor for a period of three years (with maximum funding of up to $130,000 per year), to assist in the regulatory consultation process.  Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. - Through the "Green Jobs in Green Spaces" funding program, [Project Learning Tree Canada](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpltcanada.org%2Fen%2Fgreen-jobs%2Ffunding-for-employers%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ckaitlin.littlechild%40sharedvaluesolutions.com%7Cc1d1b8e538c849ced9c008d8be24a478%7Cdbe1dc0ade0b4cdeab0ce2af2691ca37%7C0%7C0%7C637468411866367611%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=G%2FenFjOjka41wl1kQTm5oi%2BudVUumuwtF6x5%2F3PRIUI%3D&reserved=0) can provide a 50% wage-subsidy to support sustainability-focused youth employment in the forest and conservation sectors. --- # In The News    Interviewing the Governor General in my language felt like reconciliation| CBC  CBC North reporter Pauline Pemik was 1st to interview Gov. Gen. Mary May Simon, and she did it in Inuktitut [Read More](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/pauline-pemik-interview-gg-mary-simon-1.6218679)   Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says there are 'a lot of amends to make' as she sets priorities| CBC Chief of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug hopes Hajdu will 'hit the ground running' [Read More](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/hajdu-morris-reaction-1.6225879)   Ottawa's 'Indigicity': Vanier's rise as an urban home for Indigenous people| City News What's behind the Ottawa neighbourhood's evolution into a hub for First Nations, Métis and Inuit [Read More](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/vanier-indigenous-home-1.6217811) # Events   ### **University of Guelph: Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice Program Information Night** The University of Guelph is hosting an information night on their new Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice program.   Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM. [Register Here](https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/event/online-environment-program-information-night-0) --- ### SVS eBooks for Download: Collect them all! Check out our collection of informative eBooks that are available for free download: - Channeling the Wisdom of Indigenous Knowledge  - Pandemic-Inspired Research Innovations - Indigenous Planning Cheat Sheet - Indigenous Business and the Resource Sector - Indigenous Planning Starter Kit - Indigenous Guardians and Development ###### [Download our eBooks here](https://sharedvaluesolutions.com/ebooks/) ###### *Still Available:* Free Emergency Consultation Department Support During COVID-19 from SVS First Nations are reporting that, even in the midst of a pandemic that has many band offices closed, resource development proponents continue to send referrals to move projects forward. We have ideas on how to support. Get in touch. [Read more](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/svs-offering-consultation-support) --- # SVS News ### Meet Noelle O'Brien  ![Noelle_Welcome_FB](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Noelle_Welcome_FB.jpg?width=4500&name=Noelle_Welcome_FB.jpg)   Introducing our newest team member, Noelle O'Brien, who joins our team as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator. Noelle comes to SVS with a strong background in visual storytelling and a passion for working with people.   [Meet Noelle here](https://sharedvaluesolutions.com/noelle-obrien/) ### Celebrating a Job Well Done ![canoeing](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/canoeing.jpg?width=801&name=canoeing.jpg)   One of our core tenets at SVS is "Have Fun." To celebrate the successful completion of a Land Use Plan we've been working on for almost a year, the project team took to the Eramosa River for a rainy morning paddle!     ### Halloween Fun  On October 29, SVS staff dressed up in their finest Halloween attire and gathered online for a virtual Halloween celebration! We hope everyone has a safe and exciting Halloween!    ![halloween 2](https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/halloween%202.jpg?width=471&name=halloween%202.jpg)   ### Reconciliation Circle Update SVS's Reconciliation Circle was born out of our commitment to the TRC Calls to Action. As a company, Call to Action #92 is a place we can directly put our efforts. We see it as a place we can influence the culture and operations within our company and hopefully influence other companies with our examples. 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