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Toronto Star
24-06-2025
- Science
- Toronto Star
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton
The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change adaptation work. The institute that represents the five Mi'kmaq First Nations on Cape Breton on natural resources matters says it will use the money to develop climate change monitoring and action plans for these communities.
Winnipeg Free Press
24-06-2025
- Science
- Winnipeg Free Press
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton
The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change adaptation work. The institute that represents the five Mi'kmaq First Nations on Cape Breton on natural resources matters says it will use the money to develop climate change monitoring and action plans for these communities. Lisa Young, the executive director of the institute, said in a statement the organization's approaches to addressing climate change are rooted in Mi'kmaq knowledge. The institute will use the funding to hire a Mi'kmaw climate change co-ordinator and project assistant, develop educational material in Mi'kmaq and English and establish a monitoring plan that uses culturally relevant indicators of climate change. Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said in a statement climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing Mi'kmaq communities, and it's important that solutions to it are grounded in Mi'kmaq knowledge and values. Nova Scotia's Minister of L'nu Affairs, Leah Martin, announced the funding in Membertou today, saying climate change affects everyone, but not all communities are affected in the same way. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2025.
Global News
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change adaptation work. The institute that represents the five Mi'kmaq First Nations on Cape Breton on natural resources matters says it will use the money to develop climate change monitoring and action plans for these communities. Lisa Young, the executive director of the institute, said in a statement the organization's approaches to addressing climate change are rooted in Mi'kmaq knowledge. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The institute will use the funding to hire a Mi'kmaw climate change co-ordinator and project assistant, develop educational material in Mi'kmaq and English and establish a monitoring plan that uses culturally relevant indicators of climate change. Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said in a statement climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing Mi'kmaq communities, and it's important that solutions to it are grounded in Mi'kmaq knowledge and values. Story continues below advertisement Nova Scotia's Minister of L'nu Affairs, Leah Martin, announced the funding in Membertou today, saying climate change affects everyone, but not all communities are affected in the same way. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2025.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton
The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change adaptation work. The institute that represents the five Mi'kmaq First Nations on Cape Breton on natural resources matters says it will use the money to develop climate change monitoring and action plans for these communities. Lisa Young, the executive director of the institute, said in a statement the organization's approaches to addressing climate change are rooted in Mi'kmaq knowledge. The institute will use the funding to hire a Mi'kmaw climate change co-ordinator and project assistant, develop educational material in Mi'kmaq and English and establish a monitoring plan that uses culturally relevant indicators of climate change. Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said in a statement climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing Mi'kmaq communities, and it's important that solutions to it are grounded in Mi'kmaq knowledge and values. Nova Scotia's Minister of L'nu Affairs, Leah Martin, announced the funding in Membertou today, saying climate change affects everyone, but not all communities are affected in the same way. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBC
20-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Mi'kmaq Nations in N.B. take control of water, wastewater systems in agreement with feds
Social Sharing All seven Mi'kmaq First Nations in New Brunswick are taking control of their own water and wastewater systems in a new agreement signed with the federal government. Weso'tmk Samqwan Incorporated (WSI), a Mi'kmaw-led organization that works to provide water and wastewater services in First Nations communities across New Brunswick, signed an agreement Wednesday with Indigenous Services Canada to transfer wastewater management services to the organization. "We've always been stewards of the water here in the community … the authority of that and the responsibility of that is being officially passed on to these communities through WSI," Chief Bill Ward of Metepenagiag said. "The best people to take care of our water are the people from here — our own people." The agreement, signed by Ward, Chief George Ginnish of Natoaganeg, the WSI directors and Tammy Drew-Howse of the Atlantic region of Indigenous Services Canada, marks a critical step forward in ensuring self-sufficiency for Mi'kmaq First Nations, said Ward. "We'll have a lot more say, a lot more authority, a lot more opportunity to develop our water programs, to develop capacity, to train more people and bring more people in to learn and just take care of our own water source instead of having to rely on outside agencies," he said. WATCH | Why local control of water matters to Mi'kmaq communities: 'Water is life': Mi'kmaw-led organization signs agreement with Ottawa 4 hours ago Duration 1:46 Unlike some Indigenous communities in Canada, Ward said clean drinking water isn't a major concern for the seven Mi'kmaq Nations in New Brunswick. "We're lucky to have a lot of fresh water, a lot of ground water that is not contaminated," said Ward. "We've had a water system here for decades now and it's been a tremendous help and keeps us safe, keeps us healthy." The fight for clean drinking water has been a historic one for First Nations communities in Canada. The federal government is currently facing a national class-action lawsuit from 59 First Nations communities. Some of those communities, including in Alberta and Manitoba, have endured years-long boil orders on their water supply. Ginnish, board chair of North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council, which helped in the strategic planning and development of the WSI, said this agreement was years in the making. "Ultimately, our communities want to look after themselves, and part of that is partners that are willing to work with us," said Ginnish. "Water is … essential and for us to have local people trained, local control for our seven communities … that's an absolute necessity to make sure that we have safe water." Ginnish said this agreement is just one step of many for Mi'kmaq Nations to take back control of their land. Business development and forestry will be the next areas that he'll be looking to negotiate. Drew-Howse said this is part of a broader effort to strengthen the federal government's relationship with Indigenous communities across the country. "Water is one aspect, land is another aspect, so there are many sectors within Indigenous Services Canada that are working with all of the communities," said Drew-Howse.
