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National Indigenous News September 21 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: This is a look at your National Indigenous News.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_00: Nunavut's land claims organization is exploring a possibility to take over the care for Inuit children in the territory.
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  SPEAKER_00: In a news release following their August Board of Directors meeting, Nunavut Tungavik Inc.
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  SPEAKER_00: says it's exploring ways to strengthen support, advocacy, and oversight for Inuit children and families.
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  SPEAKER_00: That could include NTI becoming an indigenous governing body and using Federal Bill C-92.
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  SPEAKER_00: That gives Indigenous organizations the right to take over the responsibilities for child and family services from provincial and territorial governments.
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  SPEAKER_00: Bill C-92 was signed into law in 2019, and since then, multiple Indigenous organizations have taken over the care for the children in their communities, including Pegua's First Nation in Manitoba, Louisville Tribe in Alberta, and Cowas' First Nation in Saskatchewan.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Territorial Department of Family Services has been under scrutiny for years in Nunavut.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some of the issues include high rate of out-of-territory placements for children in care, insufficient pay for foster parents, and Spartan conditions at some of the department's facilities.
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  SPEAKER_00: There is no clear framework for what indigenous self-governments look like, but their establishment requires negotiations and an agreement with the federal government, according to the Department of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs website.
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  SPEAKER_00: Construction of the new BC Cancer Center in Kamloops is being used to provide trades, training, and employment opportunities for Indigenous students.
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  SPEAKER_00: The$386 million facility is under construction on a plot of land adjacent to the Royal Inland Hospital campus, immediately south of St.
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  SPEAKER_00: Anne's Academy.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's slated to open in 2028.
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  SPEAKER_00: Interior Health said it is working with BC Cancer, Tekemloops to Schwepmick, Thompson Rivers University's School of Trades and Technology, and contractor Ellis Dawn to deliver community-based training and pathways to employment for Tekemloops students.
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  SPEAKER_00: The program will give them hands-on training in carpentry, workplace safety, site preparation and equipment operation, supported by mentorship and cultural guidance from elders.
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  SPEAKER_00: The partnership is intended to help the Cancer Center leave a legacy of Indigenous training, employment, and community growth.
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  SPEAKER_00: The initiative is supported through the province's Enhanced Inclusion and Development Agreement, which provides contractors with incentives to increase Indigenous employment, create apprenticeships, and support Indigenous businesses on eligible capital projects.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Ontario government is providing over$1.1 million to forestry projects that include Indigenous involvement.
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  SPEAKER_00: The funding through the Forest Biomass Program supports projects at Constance Lake, Webikway and Casabonica First Nations, and a consortium of First Nations in the Fort Francis area.
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  SPEAKER_00: The communities to benefit include Constance Lake First Nation, which will use$250,000 to prepare plans for an adaptable energy system that converts forest biomass into green biofuel.
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  SPEAKER_00: A similar amount to Epitope and Itzanapic Nation will investigate forestry opportunities and support workforce development through skills assessments and training workshops.
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  SPEAKER_00: Webique First Nation is getting$250,000 to assist in the planning of a 25 megawatt electricity facility powered by forest biomass.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Casabonica Lake First Nation will receive just over$150,000 to plan a sustainable wood, energy, and sawmill program that will reduce reliance on diesel fuel.
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  SPEAKER_00: Wanajikong B.
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  SPEAKER_00: Wagaigan and Clean Energy Corporation will use$250,000 to study biomass supply, complete permitting, and build partnerships to support a planned biorefinery in Fort Francis.
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  SPEAKER_00: Those projects combined are expected to create over 200 jobs.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's a look at your National Indigenous News.