Tracy Karuhugo
Policy and Prairies Regional Advisor, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)·4 communications in the past year
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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
1Seek a remission order for taxes levied on individuals living on lands now recognized as reserve lands Strengthening Canada's oil sands mining effluent regulations. Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of ACFN's rights & self-determination. Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize ACFN's presence in Fort Chipewyan. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Expediting the addition to reserve process. Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park. Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth. Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for ACFN members. Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and ACFN reserve lands. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for ACFN's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park. Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on ACFN reserve lands. Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on ACFN members. Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms. Responding to the 2023 wildfires in Northern Alberta. Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta.
Counsel Public Affairs
Metis Nation of Alberta
1Meeting with Public Officials about Crown consultation responsibilities as it pertains to the new planned East-West pipeline announced by the government, Meeting with public office holders to discuss the proposed legislation, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
Texture Communications
National Association of Friendship Centres
1Seeking funding for Friendship Centres to deliver programs and services to urban Indigenous Peoples and to discuss opportunities for collaboration with the Government of Canada to strengthen supports for urban Indigenous communities. Seeking Friend Centres' participation in Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) and other programs that address Friendship Centres' evolving security and safety needs. Seeking funding to support Friendship Centres delivering emergency assistance to Indigenous Peoples and their families impacted by wildfires and flooding. Seeking federal support for Friendship Centre-led housing and infrastructure initiatives, including funding opportunities under the Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy. Seeking support for renewal of Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples
Roots Strategies
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
1Advocating for policies and programs that enhance the overall economic position of Saskatchewan businesses.