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The Northern Pass Project and Hydro-Québec’s “Green Energy” – Aboriginal leaders say Hydro-Quebec lied to the New England public

NEW HAVEN, CT, March 31, 2017 – Three Innu First Nation leaders stated their case concerning the Northern Pass Project during a conference held today at Yale University under the auspices of the Yale Environmental Student Coalition. They stated that the project will accentuate the destruction of the iconic Betsiamites River on Quebec’s North Shore. […]

by ahnationtalk on March 31, 201726 Views

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Inuk grad student heading back to Nunavut for CHARS job – NunatsiaqOnline

March 31, 2017 “I hope to be a part of this renaissance” For a woman who has pursued post-secondary education across North America over the last decade, Angela Nuliayok Rudolph remembers getting off to a rocky start. As a student at Qiqirtaq School in Gjoa Haven, her home community, Rudolph had trouble connecting with her […]

by ahnationtalk on March 31, 201721 Views

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Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development – 10th-11th April 2017, in Prague, Czech Republic

28/03/2017 – Local economic and employment development is crucial to building more productive economies and inclusive societies. Exploring how local partnerships between public agencies, businesses and civil society groups can boost local dynamism will be at heart of the annual meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development to be held on 10-11 […]

by pmnationtalk on March 31, 201725 Views

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UArctic establishes cooperation agreement with National Arctic Research and Educational Consortium, Russia (NAREC)

March 30, 2017 Today in Arkhangelsk, during the Arctic: Territory of Dialogue International Arctic Forum, the University of the Arctic (UArctic) signed a cooperation agreement with the newly created National Arctic Research and Educational Consortium, Russia (NAREC). NAREC is an association of universities, research institutes and other organizations working in the field of staff training, […]

by pmnationtalk on March 31, 201712 Views

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IRC: Submit Your Designated Amount Fund (DAF) Application Today

March 29, 2017 Designated Amount Fund (DAF) applications are now being accepted for organizations and individuals. DAF funds are used to support educational programs. Eligible considerations include programs that help preserve, reclaim, develop or understand Inuvialuit history, culture or language. Also eligible is any program that advances an individual’s education and personal development, such as pursuing post-secondary […]

by ahnationtalk on March 30, 201712 Views

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Federal budget is a vote of confidence in Canada’s colleges

March 28, 2017 Commentary on the recent federal budget from Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of New Brunswick Community College Marilyn Luscombe, NBCC President and CEO New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) was pleased to see a focus on lifelong learning in the recent federal budget which announced investments in skills, innovation and inclusive growth. The […]

by ahnationtalk on March 28, 201712 Views

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Summer Employment for Nunavut Students

27 March 2017 Public Service Announcement Summer Employment for Nunavut Students Start Date: March 27, 2017 End Date: July 14, 2017 Nunavut-wide 45 seconds The Department of Family Services offers the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students work experience program for high school and post-secondary students. The program targets employers in the private and non-governmental sectors, […]

by pmnationtalk on March 28, 20179 Views

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Students asked to prove Yukon connection to qualify for grant – CBC

Changes meant to weed out students without a ‘close tie or connection’ to the territory March 27, 2017 Dozens of people studying on the Yukon government’s dime may be cut off from funding next year. Thirty-eight students received an email last week telling them they may not meet the new eligibility requirements of the Yukon […]

by pmnationtalk on March 27, 20179 Views

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Canada Nunavut Job Grant

Press Release 24 March 2017 The Department of Family Services offers the Canada Nunavut Job Grant (CNJG), to support the training of employed Nunavummiut by encouraging employer involvement.Subject to funding availability, the CNJG financially supports two-thirds or more of the costs for individuals to receive training. Employers are eligible for the CNJG if they: are […]

by ahnationtalk on March 24, 201714 Views

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2017 Premier’s Council of Federation Literacy Award

23 March 2017 Public Service Announcement Premier Peter Taptuna is seeking nominations for the 2017 Council of Federation Literacy Award. The Council of Federation Literacy Award honours adults who support, encourage and share ways to strengthen literacy skills with others. Nominations are now open for the 2017 Nunavut award recipient. Nominate someone who has gone […]

by pmnationtalk on March 23, 201716 Views