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CBC
25-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Mi'kmaw chiefs want environmental racism report and recommendations released
The chief of Membertou First Nation says the report by a panel on environmental racism in Nova Scotia needs to be released. Terry Paul says he and other Mi'kmaw chiefs have discussed the matter and while they've not seen the report themselves, they believe making it public is an issue of accountability. "We agree that that report would be important for the people in Nova Scotia to know so that we can deal with those issues," he told CBC News. "That government report should be made public." The creation of the panel and its report was the result of an NDP amendment to a piece of major environmental legislation from the Progressive Conservative government in 2022. While the report was delivered to the province a year ago, little is known about its contents. Becky Druhan, the cabinet minister responsible for the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism, would not say last month if she'd even read the recommendations. And while Deputy Premier Barb Adams said in March that the report is being used and shared across government, senior public works officials told a legislature committee earlier this month that they've not seen it. L'nu Affairs Minister Leah Martin told CBC News on Tuesday that she's seen the report, but she wouldn't share any thoughts on the document. "I really wouldn't want to take away from what we're here to do today," Martin said following an announcement she made with Paul of almost $900,000 in government support to help Mi'kmaw communities in Cape Breton respond to the effects of climate change. Martin did not appear to share Paul's view that the report and its recommendations should be made public. "The good work was done to inform government and it's done that. So I would say that with that, I respectfully feel like that work has been done in a good way."
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
