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Hydro Impacts in Manitoba a Topic of Conversation at the United Nations
May . 01 . 2023 Kelly Janz 0 Comment advocacy, Conference, Events

Winnipeg, MB  — As the 22nd Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) comes to a close at the United Nations in New York City, a number of hydro-impacted First Nation representatives are returning home to Manitoba. The two-week event was an opportunity to liaise and connect with dignitaries and Indigenous representatives from around the world, raising awareness at an international level about the ongoing impacts of hydropower on First Nations in Northern Manitoba. [caption id="attachment_5804" align="alignright" width="169"] Left to Right: Ramona Neckoway, Hilda Dysart, Ellen Cook,

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UN Water Conference
Apr . 18 . 2023 Kelly Janz 0 Comment advocacy, Conference

Taylor Galvin was part of a UM delegation chosen to attend the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York City in March 2023. The conference brought together water experts from around the world. Taylor was joined by Dr. Myrle Ballard, Claire Herbert, Dr. Nicole J. Wilson, and Colleen James (Ghoóch TIâ) and Jewel Davies (Yekhunashîn/Khatuku) from Carcross/Tagish First Nation. Read below to learn about her experience and thoughts on the event. 

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Little Limestone Land Learning: My First Land Camp
Sep . 28 . 2022 ECL-INFO 0 Comment community member piece, traditional ecological knowledge

By: Ashley WolfeOn our first morning, Bobbie Mangeli and I made our way to the Little Limestone Camp, located about forty-five minutes north of Grand Rapids, Manitoba. On our way up, Bobbie was able to see her first house being moved by truck, which took up both lanes of the highway.We were greeted in camp by our Wa Ni Ska Tan contact Gail Ledoux, and her wonderful family and community. Our Elders and Knowledge Keepers for the week were Burnell, Ivan and “Mugsy,” the Kitchen crew; Carol, Catherine and MaryAnne (these women kept us so well fed, and I can still taste the berry jam, made righ

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Exploring Green Hydrogen
Aug . 03 . 2022 ECL-INFO 0 Comment alternative energy, climate action, efficient energy

by Eliza Maharjan There is a global urgency to act against the impacts of climate change. With the recent COP 26, countries across the globe have planned to phase out fossil fuels and aim for emissions well below 1.5 degrees Celsius. It was emphasized that countries need to “phasedown” coal and support developing economies to achieve this global goal. With such urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), the transition to alternative energy was highlighted. Alternative energy thus is gaining momentum with promises to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. The global efforts to

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Can Rivers Have Rights?
Jul . 20 . 2022 ECL-INFO 0 Comment advocacy, traditional ecological knowledge

Environmental Personhood as a Decolonizing Environmental Protection Strategy  By Amy Cherpako  What is environmental personhood?  Legal personhood, Rights of Nature, environmental personhood…This concept has many different names and applications all around the world. In recent years, this environmental protection strategy has gained momentum, throughout various countries’ domestic laws, legislative actions, and international legal systems, forging strong connections and interpretations of existing environmental laws and human rights.   The general ideology behind environme

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Book Launch Event Review
Jun . 22 . 2022 ECL-INFO 0 Comment community member piece, Environmental Assessment, Keeyask

By Mathew Scammell On May 17th, 2022, my colleagues and I attended a book launch presentation for the edited collection In Our Backyard: Keeyask and the Legacy of Hydroelectric Development where the co-editors Aimée Craft and Jill Blakley were joined by Councillor Robert Spence for a casual conversation about its contents. There was a mixture of emotions evoked by the words of each presenter, and they ranged from joy and laughter, anger and resentment, to sadness and deep reflection. From personal stories of loss being told by Councillor Robert Spence, to Jill Blakley speculating on wha

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