Kathy Kettler

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

Ongoing communications with federal government officials to raise awareness about the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (a major inter-tie green infrastructure project to connect Nunavut to Canada's national electricity grid and bring fibre-optic to the region) and to secure the necessary funding for this nation-building project to proceed.

To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’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. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry.

To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for new mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Inuit people and communities, the Company’s consultation and environmental management programs, and additional environmental sustainability opportunities in line with government and Inuit priorities and policies. To raise awareness with government officials with respect to the Company's development plans for mining projects in Ontario and Quebec, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and the Company’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. To engage and raise awareness with government officials and departments on the need for clean energy infrastructure development in the Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions of Nunavut. Energy alternatives will significantly reduce the need to rely 100% on diesel generation as the only source of energy in these areas, significantly reducing GHG emissions and improving economic development opportunity for communities and industry. To engage and advocate for the economic and social benefits of mining to the Canadian economy, including Indigenous economic reconciliation, with investment-friendly policies regarding regulatory system, support for decarbonization, skills training and critical mineral development.

Engage in discussions regarding ongoing land claim settlement agreement.

Discussion of process following Government response to Nunavut Impact Review Board report re Phase Two Application. Discussion of Steensby component including financing through EDC. To raise awareness with respect to impacts that legislative, regulatory, policy or program changes may have on operations in Nunavut. Reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act and the Navigation Protection Act regarding potential impacts to arctic mining projects. Environmental Assessment recommendations. Policies or programs that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in northern regions at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies. Climate Change in relation to providing input and feedback regarding federal strategies/programs/policies to address Green House Gas emissions

Climate change in relation to providing input and feedback regarding federal strategies/programs/policies to address greenhouse gas emissions Discussion of process following Government response to Nunavut Impact Review Board report re Phase Two Application. Discussion of Steensby expansion project including financing through EDC Government Response to Nunavut Impact Review Board Report and Recommendation re Mary River Mine Phase Two Application. Briefing on mitigation measures and progress achieved by Baffinland since the Nunavut Impact Review Board Report.

To engage with government regarding the Nation’s positiion on planned legislation concerning Nunavut devolution. To engage with government regarding discussions towards the negotiation of a land claims agreement

Engage in discussions regarding ongoing land claim settlement agreement

To engage with government regarding the Nation’s position on planned legislation concerning Nunavut devolution. To engage with government regarding discussions towards the negotiation of a land claims agreement

Engage in discussions regarding ongoing land claim settlement agreement.

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 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

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

Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance; Seeking the inclusion of APTN in the Government of Canada Media Mix; Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues;

Inclusion of APTN in Government of Canada Media Mix Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues.

Seeking federal funding to support the creation of a Prairies Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture.

Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights. Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances. Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate. Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada. Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering supremacist violent extremist groups