Weekly Round-Up, May 7 2022
May 7 2022
A lot has been happening lately across Turtle Island. We know it can be hard to keep up, so we’ve compiled a list of news, events, and big stories related to Indigeneity and the climate crisis.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Outreach and Communications Manager, BC Indigenous Climate Action Dashboard Project
The position is intended for First Nations, Inuit or Métis people, so please self-identify in your cover letter and outline your experience. If such a person is not found, the position may be offered to a non-Indigenous person who has a demonstrated ability to connect effectively with Indigenous communities, and/or who has in-depth knowledge of Indigenous communities, culture, and history across so-called British Columbia.
NEWS:
Nunavut, University of Ottawa partner to train Inuit for medical school
May 6 2022
Up to two Nunavut Inuit will get a shot at a seat in medical school so they can train to become doctors at the University of Ottawa, starting in 2023. The opportunity comes as a result of a partnership between the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and the University of Ottawa.
Finalists announced for 2022 Indigenous Voices Awards
May 6 2022
The finalists for the fifth annual Indigenous Voices Awards have been announced. The awards honour the sovereignty of Indigenous creative voices and support the work of Indigenous writers.
$2.2‑billion expansion of the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support projects like Northern First Nations Home Retrofit Program
May 5 2022
Fighting climate change while building a clean economy requires bold action and strong partnerships across the country. Through initiatives like the Low Carbon Economy Fund, the Government of Canada continues to help communities nationwide to cut pollution, build resiliency, and create good jobs for Canadians. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a $2.8-million investment for SaskPower from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support its Northern First Nations Home Retrofit Program
DEGREES OF SUCCESS: Arctic Bay teacher motivated to keep Inuit language and culture alive
May 4 2022
Morty Alooloo has been part of a resurgence of Inuit language and culture in the education system, and it comes after a childhood lessons from her dad, who endured just the opposite.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ HEALTH IN CANADA, A REPORT
April 29 2022
Everything from air quality, personal safety, livelihoods, mental well-being, and cultures and identity are at risk as the world warms. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis knowledge offers mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Millions promised to Métis education project in Pinehouse
April 29 2022
The federal government pledged almost $3 million for a novel Métis education program on Friday as a once “forgotten” community takes command of teaching its languages and culture.
Kicking-off Community Climate-Health Action Projects
April 28 2022
Another set of exciting projects have just begun as part of FNHA's Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP). This year, ICHAP is supporting 16 new community-led climate action initiatives across the province, addressing a diverse range of climate health priorities.
Banks Must Divest From the Coastal GasLink Pipeline — or Hollywood Might Divest From Them
April 26 2022
Banks financing the West Coast pipeline are enabling climate destruction and mistreatment of Indigenous peoples, write Mark Ruffalo and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham
ICA’s Rebecca Sinclair spoke to Greenpeace Canada
April 21 2022
On Instagram Live, Rebecca spoke about decolonizing nature protection, the dangers of “nature-based climate solutions” like carbon offsets, and the importance of indigenous language revitalisation in healing relationships with the land.
Celebrating Indigenous Expertise in Sustainability
March 23 2022
ICA had a panel discussion at Concordia University