In this issue, we bring you news of a Free Webinar on lands and consultation department development with Chief Christine Walkem and SVS's Scott Mackay on Dec 14th. We also share our most recent #notesfromthefield photo essay of fish telemetry tagging alongside the Manitoba Métis Federation. Also included is a post on the value of using video to gather and transmit Traditional Knowledge from our popular eBook, Channeling the Wisdom of Indigenous Knowledge. As usual, read on for funding opportunities available across Turtle Island, the opportunities round up and our current job postings.
Enjoy!
At its core, a Lands and Consultation Department plays that important role between the Nation and industry, regulators, or other external parties, such as NGOs, municipalities, or even other First Nations who want to make decisions that impact a Nation’s land base. A Lands and Consultation Department strives to protect a Nation’s territory and reserve lands through a focus on environment and cultural heritage, while also considering interests in economic development.
In this webinar, Scott Mackay (SVS Founder, Senior Consultant) will present on our challenges and successes in supporting lands and consultation departments, highlighting the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) and the value that the lands office has brought to the Nation. Chief Christine Walkem from CFIB, along with Scott, will share how SVS helped to set up systems to effectively manage the influx of referrals, and participate meaningfully in regulatory and development processes, while pursuing their Nation’s strategic goals on lands and economic development.
Register here.
First Nations Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions
Through the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions stream, funding supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nations, communities and organizations to build capacity and to undertake on-the-ground activities for ecological restoration, improved land management, and conservation. These activities aim to effectively sequester carbon and maximize co-benefits for biodiversity, climate resiliency, and human well-being.
The Indigenous Guardians Secretariat is delivering funding for the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions stream collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Métis using the existing distinctions-based governance structures in place for Indigenous Guardians.
The Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions stream is being implemented jointly with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis using a distinctions-based approach that respects and recognizes the unique perspectives, rights, responsibilities and needs of Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Nations, communities, governments, and representative organizations are eligible for funding under the Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions stream.
An application process for First Nations Indigenous-led Natural Climate Solutions initiatives in 2023–2024 will be open from Wednesday, October 19, 2022 until Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Learn more here.
The Government of Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation launch a new funding opportunity to support Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65- Deadline May 15, 2023
More details on this initiative can be found on the RN CTA 65 funding opportunity page.
First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program- Deadline December 17, 2022
Indigenous Services Canada provides funding through the FNECP to help First Nations communities improve their health. The program supports these communities in identifying, investigating and characterizing the impact of exposure to environmental hazards. Its activities include community-based:
For more information, read here.
Nation Rebuilding: The deadline to submit a proposal is January 13, 2023.
Indigenous groups are seeking to rebuild their nations in a manner that responds to their priorities and the unique needs of their communities.
Through Budget 2018, funding has been made available for 5 years starting in fiscal year 2018 to 2019, to support activities that would facilitate Indigenous communities' own path to reconstituting their nations.
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1530880050808/1530880135933
First Nations Drinking Water Settlement Open for Claims from Communities and Individuals
After a years-long fight for clean drinking water, Indigenous communities and individuals in Canada are a step closer to receiving money from a class-action lawsuit that was settled with the federal government for $8 billion last year. The claims process under the settlement opened up to submissions on Monday. Indigenous communities now have until Dec. 22 to file their claims, while individuals have until March 7, 2023.
Participant Funding Program
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) administers a Participant Funding Program (PFP) to facilitate the participation of the public – and, in particular, the Indigenous peoples of Canada and Indigenous organizations – in public hearings under section 52 or subsection 241(3) of the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) Act and any steps leading to those hearings.
Project funding envelope available for the Pointed Mountain Pipeline Abandonment Project. Indigenous peoples and organizations participating as intervenors are eligible for a $20,000 grant. Simply email PFP.PAFP@cer-rec.gc.ca by 8 December 2022 to indicate your interest in this grant.
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP), Application deadline January 4, 2023
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) is a new grant launched by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation (JERI).
The Government of B.C. is investing up to $33 million this year to create the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, which will support projects that promote the following:
Read more here.
Indigenous Services Canada supporting First Nations recovery from Hurricane Fiona as part of federal government response
$4 million has been made immediately available through the Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) to address recovery efforts and various needs and expenses identified by First Nations communities.
Read more.
Grants available for Emergency Response and Recovery for small Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs in Central Interior BC. The program is to provide a monetary contribution to assist clients, Indigenous owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and First Nation Communities who have experienced business disruption and financial loss due to the 2021 BC Floods. Applications will be accepted until the BC Emergent Response and Recovery Grant fund is fully allocated.
Clean energy in Indigenous, rural and remote communities. Environment and Climate Change Canada has announced an additional $300 million for clean energy projects. This funding supports projects that help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality. There is no deadline to apply.
Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities. The Government of Canada is providing $103.8 million over 5 years to assist First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities with implementing and developing Indigenous-designed community safety projects. There are several activities eligible for this funding, including initiatives that recognize the importance of traditional knowledge and practices in community safety and well-being. There is no deadline for this funding.
Assistance is being extended as a result of previous and potential flooding events which have been an ongoing concern for some residents. The decision to relocate or remain in the community will be up to each household. The amount of financial assistance payable to Permanent Residential Property Owners will be determined by the number of Permanent Residents living in the household.
Residents who wish to avail of relocation assistance, can contact Jacob Kimball, Manager of Legislation, at jacobkimball@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-5473 for further information.
The Provincial Government is inviting young, innovative, community-minded Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to apply for a seat on the Premier’s Youth Council.
The Premier’s Youth Council is comprised of 25 youth between the ages of 16 to 24. It provides the valuable perspective of youth to the Premier, ministers and senior government officials on programs and services.
Many SMEs do not have the resources to offer apprenticeship training opportunities. In an effort to change this situation, Rowe and the UBC Canadian District have launched a two-year, $37-million program funded by the government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service to provide support to SMEs in Canadian construction and manufacturing “Red Seal” trades to help them to hire new, first-year apprentices needing a leg-up to begin lucrative careers in the well-respected skilled trades.
In addition to financial supports, the program provides assistance to help employers navigate the apprenticeship system, onboard new apprentices and set up the appropriate workplace training via a digital toolkit that can be found on their website at ubc-asp.ca.
In this installment of #notesfromthefield we share an awesome photo essay of our work on this project with the #mmf #manitobamétisfederation!
https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/protecting-what-matters
Using video to gather and transmit traditional knowledge brings study results to life in a way that speaks powerfully to regulators and proponents, but most importantly, back to the community itself.
Read our blog post: 'Magnetawan Makes a Movie: Gathering Traditional Knowledge in a Digital Age' to learn about the power of video and how it brought this community together.
https://info.sharedvaluesolutions.com/blog/magnetawan-makes-a-movie-0
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