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Ashley Harris

Senior Regional Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)16 communications in the past year

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Ugpi’ganjig First Nation

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Ugpi’ganjig First Nation is seeking funding for a daycare centre, a new school, a combined facility for assisted living & recreational use, and community infrastructure (lights, cameras, sidewalks).

Ugpi’ganjig First Nation is seeking funding for a daycare centre, a new school, a combined facility for assisted living & recreational use and community infrastructure (lights, cameras, sidewalks).

The CCS Group & 1 other

Universities Canada

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Working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve visa processing times, the Study Direct Stream program, and lower refusal rates for international students accepted to Canadian universities Lobbying to maintain fair dealing for education. Lobbying for an explicit exception for charities, not-for-profits and/or educational institutions to Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL). Increased supports for Indigenous students seeking to access post-secondary education. Harmonization of immigration policies with regard to the improvement of study and work permit processing to identify areas where policies and procedures could be strengthened. Engaging with reviews of existing legislation covering charities to clarify how they apply to educational institutions. Engage with Statistics Canada regarding postsecondary education and research data collection and analysis with particular attention to the University and College Academic Staff System survey and labour market information. Engage with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the role of universities in supporting innovation through the full suite of innovation initiatives (eg. Superclusters, economic sector tables, Innovation Canada, knowledge mobilization, digital research infrastructure etc.) Engage with Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and ESDC on the implementation of the government’s International Education Strategy – including the targeting and recruitment of international students and the design of the outbound student mobility program for Canadian students to study abroad. Engage with Department of Status of Women and Statistics Canada regarding data collection and policies/frameworks regarding student safety on campus. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada concerning international student mobility and internship programs. Discussions concerning federal budget priorities. Priority topics include: federal government's support for university research through the federal granting agencies and other government programs; support for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows; changes to the Canada Research Chairs program; university infrastructure; international research collaboration; knowledge mobilization; equity diversity and inclusion; cybersecurity; and expanding university education opportunities for Indigenous Canadians. Discuss effective strategies and programs to support student transition to the work place and access to upskilling and reskilling programs for mid-career Canadians with Employment and Social Development Canada, including the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program (SWILP) and the Canada Training Benefit.

Canadian Career Development Foundation

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Educating elected officials and civil servants about the benefits of the "In Motion & Momentum +" program to prepare underserved populations for success in the workforce and in training programs.

Pursuing funding support for the In Motion & Momentum+ program Educating elected officials and civil servants about the benefits of the "In Motion & Momentum +" program to prepare underserved populations for success in the workforce and in training programs.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada

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The purpose of this assignment is to brief decision makers and explore policy solutions that would address the labour development needs in remote First Nations communities with a specific focus on addressing the educator shortage challenge in remote First Nations schools in Canada.

The purpose of this assignment is to brief decision makers and explore policy solutions that would address the teacher shortage challenge in remote First Nations communities in Ontario.

Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation

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Funding for infrastructure projects in Klemtu Resolution of ongoing service and policing provided by the RCMP in Klemtu Financial support for Reconciliation Framework Agreement Funding for mineral sector development Renewal of BC salmon farming licences in Indigenous territories Indigenous led management and conservation for Kitasu Bay Funding for major housing development and sub development infrastructure Funding for the construction of a community wellness centre

Resolution of ongoing service and policing provided by the RCMP in Klemtu Renewal of BC salmon farminglicences in Indigenous territories Indigenous led management andconservation for Kitasu Bay Funding for the construction of acommunity wellness centre Funding for mineral sectordevelopment Funding for major housingdevelopment and sub developmentinfrastructure Financial support for ReconciliationFramework Agreement

Bluesky Strategy Group

Mississauga of Scugog Island First Nations

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Outreach to area elected representatives to discuss concerns with consultation policies. Indigenous Service Canada - Seeking discussions with elected officials and their staff regarding funding for a water treatment plant on a First Nation Discuss concerns over the activities of certain groups and individuals falsely claiming indigenous heritage and status. Crown-Indigenous Relations - Addition to Reserve (ATR) policy with respect to plans to purchase land.

Mushkegowuk Tribal Council

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Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for their Indigenous Bail Beds Program. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for the new Indigenous Representative Organization. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for an Economic Development Officer/Co-ordinator. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for fire protection and emergency management. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking Nation Rebuilding Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Mental Health and Addiction Full-Time Response Program Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Homelessness Strategy and Family Shelter! Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for a Justice Conference Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Additional Off-Reserve Emergency Response Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Detox Center for Timmins

Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for their Indigenous Bail Beds Program. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for fire protection and emergency management. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for the new Indigenous Representative Organization. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for an Economic Development Officer/Co-ordinator. Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking Nation Rebuilding Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Mental Health and Addiction Full-Time Response Program Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Homelessness Strategy and Family Shelter! Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking funding for Additional Off-Reserve Emergency Response Funding Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Justice Conference Mushkegowuk Tribal Council is seeking for funding for a Detox Center for Timmins

University of New Brunswick

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Arranging meetings to advocate for research and infrastructure support and to increase awareness of the client's research capabilities. Seeking funding for new learning centres on Fredericton and Saint John campuses, research and engagement, and arranging meetings for the President of the University of New Brunswick.

The Porter O'Brien Agency

City of Prince Albert

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Seeking financial support for a major infrastructures project at this City level.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada

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Support approvals for export permits for international export markets Light Armoured Vehicle Special Variant Enhancements Additional Mechanized Armoured Vehicles (AMAV) Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) project

Maple Leaf Strategies

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