Blackbird Strategies

Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod. Engaging decision makers on major projects as defined by the major projects office and natural resource projects in Nunatsiavut. Engaging with decision makers to raise awareness of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) and ensure full implementation of the agreement. Share Nunatsiavut Government's view on Bill C-10 An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

Engaging with decision makers to raise awareness of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) and ensure full implementation of the agreement. Share Nunatsiavut Government's view on Bill C-10 An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation. Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod. Engaging decision makers on major projects as defined by the major projects office and natural resource projects in Nunatsiavut. Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity. Broaden awareness of the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Coordinate the federal government's participation in events related to the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement

Engaging with decision makers to raise awareness of the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement (LILCA) and ensure full implementation of the agreement. Share Nunatsiavut Government's view on Bill C-10 An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Engaging with decision makers on the issue of improvements to infrastructure in Nunatsiavut including the Nain airport, broadband internet access, housing and community infrastructure. Engaging with decision makers on fisheries priorities including the salmon allocation policy, shrimp allocation, arctic char, snow crab and Atlantic Cod. Engaging decision makers on major projects as defined by the major projects office and natural resource projects in Nunatsiavut. Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatisavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies to minimize/mitigate against false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

Lobbying for policy recognition of Nunatsiavut Government as the only representative for Labrador Inuit and for policies that address false assertions of Labrador Inuit identity.

Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials to support residential school commemoration, combat denialism and implement the Murray report obligations. This work includes proposing amendments to Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places). Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials related to strengthening First Nations policing and obtaining equitable funding. Meetings with Public Office Holders and elected officials around environmental protections and safe drinking water for First Nations communities including through the reintroduction of Bill C-61 An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands.

NAN is seeking funding for upgrades to northern airport infrastructure and exemption from certain regulatory requirements. NAN wishes to provide input on the Building Canada Homes program NAN is pursuing funding options related to studying the feasibility of a NAN water authority, similar to the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority.

Explore funding opportunities to support the construction of a hydro-electric power plant in Saskatchewan's east-central region and learn more about the possible designation of this project under the Major Projects Office. Implementation of the inquest recommendations following the tragic tragic mass casualty incident in September 2022 including by pursuing funding to establish community safety officers, collaborate on RCMP modernization, improve policing in James Smith Cree Nation and provide more healing and reintegration services to offenders while protecting the public. Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff to advance ongoing discussions with respect to James Smith's Cree Nation 100's desire to separate from two other Nations that are treated as a collective by Canada. Together, the three bands, known as "James Smith Cree Nation 370, " are currently funded by Canada as a collective, yet they are distinct Nations with separate elected leadership and different priorities. We are working to advance James Smith Cree Nation 100's de-amalgamation goals and self-determination priorities.

Implementation of the inquest recommendations following the tragic tragic mass casualty incident in September 2022 including by pursuing funding to establish community safety officers, collaborate on RCMP modernization, improve policing in James Smith Cree Nation and provide more healing and reintegration services to offenders while protecting the public. Explore funding opportunities to support the construction of a hydro-electric power plant in Saskatchewan's east-central region and learn more about the possible designation of this project under the Major Projects Office. Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff to advance ongoing discussions with respect to James Smith's Cree Nation 100's desire to separate from two other Nations that are treated as a collective by Canada. Together, the three bands, known as "James Smith Cree Nation 370, " are currently funded by Canada as a collective, yet they are distinct Nations with separate elected leadership and different priorities. We are working to advance James Smith Cree Nation 100's de-amalgamation goals and self-determination priorities.

Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff to advance ongoing discussions with respect to James Smith's Cree Nation 100's desire to separate from two other Nations that are treated as a collective by Canada. Together, the three bands, known as "James Smith Cree Nation 370, " are currently funded by Canada as a collective, yet they are distinct Nations with separate elected leadership and different priorities. We are working to advance James Smith Cree Nation 100's de-amalgamation goals and self-determination priorities.

Engage the federal government in discussions on procurement policy and industrial policy with the aim of creating more economic opportunities for Indigenous communities and companies.

We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions and affordability of in the consumer goods in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible, upgrades to Northern infrastructure, dual use infrastructure and supply chains. We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities.

We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities..

We are meeting with public office holders to discuss recent Temporary Foreign Worker Program changes, focusing on compliance requirements, operational impacts, and workforce continuity for affected northern stores. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible. We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities..

We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north, including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders regarding Temporary Foreign Workers and the realities of Canada's North. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders regarding Temporary Foreign Workers and the realities of Canada's North. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

Discussing the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and northern scientific research initiatives. Discussing federal skills training and apprenticeship support programming and the steps that can be taken to better enable training opportunities in Inuit and northern communities. Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness and seek input on the Arctic Research Foundation's Arctic National Strategy. Seeking funding to support ARF vessel procurement, operational costs, and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities. Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness of the Arctic Research Foundation and its work to advance the scientific research, environmental conservation, and infrastructure development priorities of Inuit and Northern communities.

Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness and seek input on the Arctic Research Foundation’s Arctic National Strategy. Discussing federal skills training and apprenticeship support programming, and the steps that can be taken to better enable training opportunities in Inuit and Northern communities. Seeking funding to support ARF vessel procurement, operational costs and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities. Discussing the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and Northern scientific research initiatives. Meeting with public office holders to raise awareness of the Arctic Research Foundation and its work to advance the scientific research, environmental conservation, and infrastructure development priorities of Inuit and Northern communities

Speaking to government officials regarding Canada's commitments to Carcross/Tagish First Nation with respect to the C/TFN self-government agreement.

Engage with decision makers on advancing the BC connect North Hydro project to improve energy security for Yukon First Nations. Speaking to government officials regarding Canada's commitments to Carcross/Tagish First Nation with respect to the C/TFN self-government agreement.

Engage with decision makers on advancing the BC connect North Hydro project to improve energy security for Yukon First Nations. Speaking to government officials regarding Canada's commitments to Carcross/Tagish First Nation with respect to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation self-government agreement.

Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal and provincial contribution agreements for these programs.

Support digital access for primary and secondary education programming for northern communities and securing long-term federal, territorial, and provincial contribution agreements for these programs.

Pursuing federal funding to support construction of Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre.

Pursuing federal funding to support construction of Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre

Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment. Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere. Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers. Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias.

Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers. Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere. Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment.

Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. We will be also seeking funding to address such barriers. Arranging meetings with officials to address the barriers faced by women and gender diverse people seeking and serving in elected office such as, financial, harassment, and gender bias. Arranging meetings to discuss the modernization of legislatures to ensure they are more gender-inclusive, family-friendly, and a workplace free from harassment. Arrange meetings to obtain funding from the Department of Women and Gender Equality for leadership programming to increase the participation of women and gender-diverse people in Canada's political sphere.

We will be meeting with designated public office holders in support of settlements related to treaty land entitlements / annuities, along with inquiries with respect to specific claims policy and any upcoming changes.

Speaking with elected officials and other designated public office holders regarding ongoing efforts to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and the 1965 Agreement between Canada and Ontario with respect to Child and Family Services. Meeting with elected officials and other designated public office holders with respect for the increased funding needs for Indigenous child welfare and preventative services for NCFST's clients, which include First Nations individuals living off-reserve and in urban settings.

Meeting with public office holders to discuss the need for new community wellness programs and transitional services that provide targeted support to urban Indigenous community members, specifically programs that support youth, women, and urban Indigenous vulnerable populations. Speaking with elected officials and other designated public office holders regarding ongoing efforts to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and the 1965 Agreement between Canada and Ontario with respect to Child and Family Services. Meeting with elected officials and other designated public office holders with respect for the increased funding needs for Indigenous child welfare and preventative services for NCFST's clients, which include First Nations individuals living off-reserve and in urban settings.

We will be meeting with public office holders in support of settlements related to treaty land entitlements, and suggesting changes to modernize the Specific Claims Policy.

Engaging with decision makers to advance Horse Lake First Nation's community and seek funding for infrastructure needs including a new solid waste facility. Engaging with decision makers on Horse Lake First Nations participation in major projects as defined by the major projects office. Engaging with decision makers to advance Horse Lake First Nation's addition to reserve and suggest ways to improve the addition to reserve policy. We will be meeting with public office holders in support of settlements related to treaty land entitlements, and suggesting changes to modernize the Specific Claims Policy.

Engaging with decision makers on Horse Lake First Nations participation in major projects as defined by the major projects office. Engaging with decision makers to advance Horse Lake First Nation's addition to reserve and suggest ways to improve the addition to reserve policy. Engaging with decision makers to advance Horse Lake First Nation's community and seek funding for infrastructure needs including a new solid waste facility. We will be meeting with public office holders in support of settlements related to treaty land entitlements, and suggesting changes to modernize the Specific Claims Policy.

Support Bearspaw First Nation's to explore the establishment of an independent negotiation table to advance self-determination and recognition of rights through engagement with decision makers. Support the develop of Bearspaw First Nation's urban reserve to support long-term economic development Support the advancement of Bearspaw First Nation'sTreaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claim through engagement with decision makers. Support Bearspaw's recognition as an independent First Nation through engagement with decision makers.

Support Bearspaw's recognition as an independent First Nation through engagement with decision makers. Support the advancement of Bearspaw First Nation'sTreaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claim through engagement with decision makers. Support the develop of Bearspaw First Nation's urban reserve to support long-term economic development Support Bearspaw First Nation's to explore the establishment of an independent negotiation table to advance self-determination and recognition of rights through engagement with decision makers.

Support the development of Bearspaw First Nation's urban reserve to ensure long-term economic development. Support the advancement of Bearspaw First Nation's Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claim through engagement with decision makers. Support Bearspaw's recognition as an independent First Nation through engagement with decision makers. Support Bearspaw First Nation to explore the establishment of an independent negotiation table to advance self-determination and recognition of rights through engagement with decision makers.

Support the development of Bearspaw First Nation's urban reserve to ensure long-term economic development. Support the advancement of Bearspaw First Nation's Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claim through engagement with decision makers. Support Bearspaw First Nation to explore the establishment of an independent negotiation table to advance self-determination and recognition of rights through engagement with decision makers. Support Bearspaw's recognition as an independent First Nation through engagement with decision makers.

The review and updating of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws with respect to advance requests, mature minors, MAID for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness, the state of palliative care and the protection of Canadians living with disabilities.

Engaging federal officials on Indigenous data sovereignty, and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems in developing sovereign AI and advanced research computing infrastructure in Canada. Engaging federal officials on funding to support programming and initiatives related to Indigenous food systems and health. Pursuing federal funding to support Indigenous language revitalization approaches, including a pilot project leveraging innovative AI tools to help create new language preservation archives and curriculum materials. Engaging federal officials on investments in skills training related to opportunities in the critical minerals sector. Engaging federal officials on funding opportunities to support FNTI’s capital investments, including a new net-zero campus and community building, and an outdoor learning classroom.

Engaging federal officials on funding opportunities to support FNTI’s capital investments, including a new net-zero campus and community building, and an outdoor learning classroom. Engaging federal officials on funding to support programming and initiatives related to Indigenous food systems and health. Engaging federal officials on investments in skills training related to opportunities in the critical minerals sector. Engaging federal officials on Indigenous data sovereignty, and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems in developing sovereign AI and advanced research computing infrastructure in Canada. Pursuing federal funding to support Indigenous language revitalization approaches, including a pilot project leveraging innovative AI tools to help create new language preservation archives and curriculum materials.

We will be meeting with public office holders to advocate for health solutions within First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities.

Speaking with public office holders about the community safety and policing needs of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation communities, and steps that can be taken in partnership with the federal government to address community safety challenges. Seeking funding to support the re-construction of the Senator Allan Bird Memorial Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Speaking with public office holders about the community policing needs of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation communities and steps that can be taken in partnership with the federal government to address community safety challenges. Seeking funding to support the reconstruction of the Senator Allan Bird Memorial Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

We will be meeting with public office holders to discuss greatly needed funding for three priorities: Indigenous languages, infrastructure, as well as lands and resources.

Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff about tax policy. Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff about natural resources policy. Meeting with Parliamentarians, officials and senior staff about mental health policy. Meeting with Parliamentarian, officials, and senior staff to advance Takla Nation's Addition to Reserve (ATR). Meeting with Parliamentarian, officials, and senior staff to discuss and request funding for the Takla Nation's priorities, including advancing treaty negotiations, advancing self-government, infrastructure, and child welfare.