Justine Lemoine

Support for economic development opportunities related to Giant Mine remediation procurement and other socio-economic community priorities such as the National Benefits Sharing Framework and Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, and support for caribou population recovery. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s rights. Seek apology and compensation from Government of Canada for impact of Giant Mine. Engage with government to ensure that procurement policies related to Giant Mine do not exclude Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and National Benefits Sharing Framework Collaborative Process between Canada and Yellowknives Dene First Nation regarding an apology and compensation for Giant Mine

Indigenous Loan Guarentee Program and National Benefits Sharing Framework Collaborative process between Canada and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation regarding an apology and compensation for Giant Mine

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

To seek grants, contributions or other financial benefits with respect to renewable energy investments, training and employment investments. To raise awareness with government officials and departments with respect to impacts that legislative, policy or program changes may have on operations in Canada. To raise awareness with government officials and departments with respect to B2Gold Corp.'s development plans for mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and B2Gold Corp.'s consultation and environmental management programs. To raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for major infrastructure investment in the Arctic, including high speed internet infrastructure in Nunavut to support industry and community needs and enhance opportunities and economic linkages.

Green energy: programs and funding that can assist in providing ways to power projects in the North including housing/accomodations for both visitors and employees; Immigration: staffing needs in the North

Seeking repayable and non-repayable contributions towards the development of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link.