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CFNR Network Mar 15, 2021 11:22 AM The Nisga’a Nation has entered into a collaborative endeavours agreement into the assessment of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in the Nass area. The announcement was made by President Eva Clayton in a message sent out on March 12. The Nisga’a Nation will be working with Western LNG and Rockies LNG Partners to advance an LNG project named Ksi Lisims LNG. This is the initial agreement to evaluate and collaborate towards development in a way that res...

CFNR Network Mar 12, 2021 12:28 PM The Fort Nelson First Nation’s development corporation has announced that the Clarke Lake Geothermal Project will be proceeding. The project is likely to be one of the first geothermal electricity facilities in Canada. The Fort Nelson First Nation will be leading the energy transition by pursuing this 100 per cent Indigenous-owned energy project. The First Nation has secured nearly $40.5 million in federal funding which includes $38.2 million from NRCan’s...

CFNR Network Mar 12, 2021 2:49 PM A travel advisory is currently in effect between Rainbow Avalanche Gates and Exstew Gate due to a high avalanche hazard. The travel advisory is in effect for 84.9km, that’s 21 km east of Prince Rupert to 30 km west of Terrace. The highway is currently open however, it may close as soon as 6 p.m. today due to the avalanche hazard. Before travelling along this stretch be sure to check DriveBC for any updates on the situation.

CFNR Network Mar 12, 2021 3:53 PM On this episode we’re speaking with Leah Walker, Executive Director with Kilala Lelum, an Urban Indigenous Health and Healing cooperative located in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. Recently, the organization got a mobile health clinic up and running, with help from Telus’ Health for Good initiative. In our interview Leah and I will discuss how Kilala Lelum serves its community with not only quality medical and mental healthcare, but also Elder led cultur...

CFNR Network Mar 12, 2021 12:34 PM Quesnel RCMP say in a press release that a man suffered several lacerations while attempting to stop a man from stealing items from a local business on Malcom Dr. In Quesnel. At approximately 3:20 p.m. on March 9, employees at Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts saw a man trying to steal items by concealing them in his jacket. When the employees tried to stop him an altercation ensued. During the scuffle, one of the employees received cuts to both his hands and one e...

Northern Health has released details regarding the call centre for Covid-19 vaccinations. Beginning March 12, ...

CFNR Network Mar 11, 2021 3:12 PM We’re speaking with Myia Antone, founder of a new non-profit organization based in Squamish on this program, a young woman who is helping break down barriers and increase participation and leadership opportunities for Indigenous Women in the outdoors. Myia is currently a full-time student, but dedicates a lot of her free time to helping run various programs – part of her mission with Indigenous Women Outdoors to “hold space for Indigenous women to come t...

NSW EPA Works have started in two Local Aboriginal Land Councils as part of an additional $95 million funding from the NSW Government to public land managers for bushfire recovery waste management and recycling. The Aboriginal Land Clean-Up program is the first of five programs being delivered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to support public land managers, including local councils, across the state. Following extensive on-ground assessment, and consultation with Local Aborigi...

The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) said the recommendations from the Review of Disability Standards for Education 2005 are a positive step...

Date Time Community input to name Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct Mildura Rural City Council has launched a community engagement initiative to help name the multi-million dollar Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct (MSRSP). Local residents and future users are being urged to submit their ideas over the next three weeks, with priority given to names which address one or more of the following criteria: Names that relate to local Aboriginal culture or language A geographic name or fea...