Rayna Sutherland

Seeking support for Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. Seeking support for Indigenous Guardians that would create jobs and economic development in Indigenous communities. Seeking support for boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country. Exploring innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives.

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 innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives Seeking support for Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Seeking support for Indigenous Guardians that would create jobs and economic development in Indigenous communities. Seeking support for boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country

The development and implementation of a Red Dress Alert System The development of national climate data strategy. The development of a national digital/data charter and associated legislation. Specialty Service Regulations with regards to the regulatory obligations of small, independent specialty services Possible amendments to the Broadcasting Act Meteorological Service of Canada with regard to provisioning of services to private sector meteorological companies and media and private sector access to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorological data. Licensing framework policy with regard to Broadcasting Distribution Undertakings and Specialty Services, Development of standards for public alerting and warning systems and the establishment of a National public alerting system. Broadcasting Distribution Regulations with regards to the regulations governing the distribution of small, independent specialty services and support for license renewal.

International Student Policy Development. Student Assistance Programs. Discussions to support co-operative education and work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Tri-Council Grant Programming (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and Canada Foundation for Innovation, with respect to research funding Post-Secondary Policies to advance knowledge development and mobilization. Legislation and budgetary measures to support the role of post-secondary education to advance education, innovation, research and science. Discussions regarding supports for research programming related to reconciliation, health, climate, energy, oceans and aerospace initiatives. Partnerships, Policy and funding to advance research, development and deployment of community-based clean energy systems Funding for research and campus infrastructure Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres Continue to advance partnerships and funding to support Ocean Networks Canada Development of a national network for CanAssist to increase opportunities to develop assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities Canada-wide. Support for education and importance of knowledge based economy. Role of Canadian University Research Parks in Commercialization of Research and Technology.

• Training and skills development Indigenous Peoples in mining and processing • Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs • Federal funding programs aimed at supporting research & development, innovation, decarbonization within the mining sector • Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, and infrastructure projects in Canada • Adoption and use of new technologies in mining and processing

Working with the government to develop the Eagle's Nest nickel, copper, platinum, palladium and chromite deposits, all of which are located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario in the emerging metals camp known as the "Ring of Fire"

Speaking to government officials regarding the funding of services and programs for Carcross Tagish First Nation's Learning Centre and well as grants and other funding opportunities. Speaking to government officials regarding Canada’s Fiscal Approach for Self-Government Agreements and its impact on the client's existing Financial Transfer Agreement, as well as discussing treaty matters. Speaking to and meeting with members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for the Carcross/Tagish First Nation's community priorities, including food security, the Atlin to Yukon transmission line, the Porcupine Creek Farm, and ongoing matters related to residential schools, unmarked graves, mental health and addiction.

Working with ISC on navigating new policy for adult education implementation of gladue writers for their catchment area Feedback on proposed water legislation creation of a First Nations policing framework advancing justice programs and policy centred on cultural values

Raise awareness about the First Nations Bank of Canada; seek opportunities for economic development.

Meeting with Public Office Holders to support the implementation - including financial contributions from departments to be determined - of Lake Babine Nation’s (LBN) Foundation Agreement. LBN is also pursuing an Incremental Fisheries Agreement, through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, from Canada to fund the LBN Fisheries Department so that it can do more research and fisheries management. LBN is seeking additional on-reserve funding for housing.