Akshanaa Rathakrishnan

Seeking potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act

Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy, and potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response.

Re-affirm the terms of the shishálh Nation Self-Government Act, including confirmation that shíshálh has the ability to have newly acquired lands declared as "shishálh lands", and that those lands will benefit from the section 87 tax exemption.

Improve federal procurement policies to better reflect the needs of Inuit and cultural stewardship in the Kivalliq region. Improve federal funding benefits and skills development opportunities for Kivalliq Inuit, with a particular focus on housing and environment.