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First Nations contact list |
Description: First Nation contact list put together by AME BC. Please note that not all information on this list is current, such as current chief and council information. Download file now |
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First Nations Delegation to Enbridge 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting |
Description: Download excerpts from the official transcript of the Enbridge Annual Shareholders Meeting. First Nations delegates and NGOs raise two shareholder proposals on First Nations consultation and risks of tanker spills. Enbridge CEO Patrick Daniel answers questions from the floor, from Nadleh Whut'en, Haisla, and Wet'suwet'en First Nations. Download file now |
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First Nations Environmental Health Innovation Network |
Description: FNEHIN is a virtual network to link First Nations and environmental health researchers to build capacity within First Nations communities to participate in environmental health research and to make use of data and knowledge regarding environmental health issues and concerns for decision making that will lead to health improvements. FNEHIN did a feature of mining and environmental health as of October 16th. The website has a list of factsheets. View the website for this resource |
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First Nations in BC Declare Opposition Against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline |
Description: A brief video from the recent press conference held by Coastal First Nations announcing a ban on oil tankers on the west coast. View the website for this resource |
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First Nations Land Rights and Environmentalism in BC |
Description: A look at First Nations rights and title in BC, as well as some detailed cases in relation to forestry, fisheries, mining, and development. It argues that the road back to environmental sanity must go through the restitution of past wrongs to First Nations by means of strong support for their land rights over and against the continuing rapacious and short sighted destruction of primaeval forests, ancient trees, wild salmon runs, grizzly bear habitats, etc. This European First Nations website links political activism with the results of scholarly and scientific studies by juxtaposing historical images with representations of current affairs. View the website for this resource |
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Framework for Responsible Mining |
Description: The Framework for Responsible Mining is the result of a call by NGOs, retailers, investors, insurers, and technical experts working in the minerals sector to create a basis for developing responsible sourcing and investing policies. The framework outlines environmental, human rights, and social issues associated with mining and mined products, and explores state-of-the-art social and environmental improvements, providing recommendations for retailers and others seeking to source or invest responsibly, as well as regulate and encourage responsible mining practices. The framework document is a first draft, open to debate and discussion; the authors encourage feedback and hope that the framework can be improved with stakeholder input. Download file now |
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Framework for Responsible Mining_Executive Summary |
Description: The Executive Summary of the Framework for Responsible Mining. Download file now |
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Funding Guide for Native Americans Impacted by Extractive Industries |
Description: This funding guide is designed to assist Native American groups seeking grants to support the important work of protecting their land, water, air, and communities from the dangers posed by extractive industry projects. The guide contains a detailed listing of 61 funders that either already support Native groups working on extractive industry issues or that we consider good prospects. Download file now |
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Genographic Legacy Fund, National Geographic Foundation |
Description: The Genographic Legacy Fund, administered by the National Geographic Foundation, supports indigenous or traditional communities worldwide. The Fund provides grants of up to US$25,000 for the preservation and revitalization of tangible or intangible indigenous or traditional culture. Examples of funded projects include documenting a traditional language or oral history, traditional language training or curriculum development, and preserving significant sites and artifacts. Projects must show strong local community involvement in their planning, governance, and implementation and must deliver positive, tangible, and sustainable benefits. The next application deadline is December 15, 2008. Detailed information on the Fund's priorities and application guidelines are available on the website listed above. View the website for this resource |
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Gitga’at First Nation Presentation to the Enbridge Investor Briefing |
Description: A powerpoint presentation made by Gitga'at First Nation representatives to the Enbridge Investor Briefing in April 2009. Download file now |