Rory O'Connor

Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation midwifery and request funding to establish and support midwifery training programs and services for First Nation communities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation midwifery and request funding to establish and support midwifery training programs and services for First Nation communities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities.

Support Misipawistik Cree Nation in pursuing financial support in order to develop critical infrastructure on reserve supporting education, housing, and community spaces. Current policies and funding programs include but are not limited to "Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program" and "Jordan's Principle."

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.

Communicating with government officials about education funding for Siksika Board of Education.

Advocate for federal support to address infrastructure gaps in community.

We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve infrastructure and economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

Seeking federal funding in order to create developable land for housing through required water, wastewater, and related infrastructure. Wei Wai Kum First Nation is seeking to advance the Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement and seeking engagement on sustainable aquaculture to promote responsible marine stewardship and expand new coastal economic opportunities for its members. Wei Wai Kum First Nation is seeking to meet with the Government of Canada to advance their Self-Government Agreement.