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Valerie Gideon

Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)71 communications in the past year

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First Nations Finance Authority

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The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141 Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures. The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141

Seeking a regulatory change under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which would allow the FNFA to issue loans to special purpose vehicles that qualify for the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program announced in Budget 2024 The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, with respect to annual infrastructure funding

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures.

Sandstone Group

Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council

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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.

Seeking 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 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: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act

Strategies North Advisory

Yellowknives Dene First Nation

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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

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.

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

Fox Lake Cree Nation

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Fox Lake Cree Nation is advocating on ongoing matters related to the right to self-determination and negotiations with the Government of Canada on historical land grievances and Treaty Land Entitlement.

Chadwick Consulting

Gwich'in Tribal Council

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The Gwich'in Tribal Council is seeking to work with the federal government to increase job opportunities, develop quality infrastructure, promote health and wellness, and preserve the culture and language of the Gwich'in people.

Advocacy with the Government of Canada and with the Major Projects Office (MPO) concerning implementation of the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC), Sahtu Secretariat Inc. (SSI) and Pehdzeh Ki First Nation (PKFN) concerning the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH) Project Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of advancement of completion of the MVH Project from Wrigley to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Advancing Gwich'in treaty rights and interests concerning planned Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Northern Operations and Planned Northern Defence Procurement Expenditures. Seeking support for the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) funding proposal, "Achieving Consensus on Gwich'in Self-Government Negotiations Direction," submitted in response to the "Call For Proposals for Modern Treaty and Self-Government Implementation Policy Initiatives." This work includes supporting Gwich'in modern treaty implementation, treaty modernization and self-government negotiations efforts. Seeking clarifications about and proposing amendments to the draft text of the Intergovernmental Leaders Forum Terms of Reference, being developed under Canada's Collaborative Modern Treaty Implementation Policy.

The Gwich'in Tribal Council is eager to work with the federal government to increase job opportunities, develop quality infrastructure, promote health and wellness, and preserve the culture and language of the Gwich'in people.

Indigenous Peoples Consultation Issues Management & 1 other

Lands Advisory Board Resource Centre

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Development of a First Nations Land Registry Removing barriers and delays in the Additions to Reserve approvals process Improving enforcement of laws made under the authority of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management

Development of a First Nations Land Registry Improving enforcement of laws made under the authority of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management Removing barriers and delays in the Additions to Reserve approvals process

Sandstone Group & 1 other

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities

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Business Risk Management Programs: Ensure program design and delivery effectively meet the needs of both new and established agricultural producers, with supports that reduce operational risk and assist the long-term stability of agriculture producers. Livestock traceability: Ensuring agricultural stakeholders are engaged in the early development of legislative and regulatory changes to address cost pressures, implementation feasibility, and regulatory burden. Bill C-273 An Act to Amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Act and the Food and Drugs Act: to ensure it give farmers faster access to safe and reliable new technologically advanced products or more crop input options. Bill S-238: An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts – climate-aligned financial reporting will be a cost burden for agricultural producers, local municipal governments and small businesses in rural Saskatchewan. Agriculture-advocating on policies with regards to research and technology that drives innovation, maximizing productivity, and/or ensuring the sustainability of food systems. National Highway Funding - the need for a dedicated and permanent funding model. Infrastructure: The importance of dedicated funding for rural municipal infrastructure projects to Canada's economy. Firearms: Participating in consultations on reducing rural crime and policy consultations to acts, regulations and programs relative to the possession, acquisition of firearms and disposal of firearms. Emission reductions - Focus on the agricultural practices in Saskatchewan that are contributing to carbon emission reductions while improving the competitiveness and profit of producers. Emergency Management - concerns that rural municipalities have with respect to obtaining operational and capital funding for training, equipment and infrastructure for rural Saskatchewan emergency responders. Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security. Telecommunications: Radio license fees and renewals for public safety responders- discuss the importance for radio license fees and renewals to be at reasonable rates for volunteer emergency responders. Bill C-2: An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures. Concerns over wait times, drug trafficking, immigration, and funding. Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments when determining a national strategy. Water treatment systems; alternative water treatment technologies continue to be explored to allow options for rural municipalities. Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution infrastructure for potable and non-potable water. Vaccines: SARM would like more federal investments into VIDO here in Saskatchewan for vaccine development, research and storage. Trade Agreements: Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, (CETA) and Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers. The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Fund and the Rural Municipal Specific Claims Tax Loss Compensation Fund, which are tied to the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, continue to decrease in funds and is unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the Funds. The Agreement need to be reviewed. Species at Risk Act (SARA) - providing input on consultations to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada and amendments to SARA. Rural Health

IAMGOLD

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Working with the Government of Canada regarding international trade, economic development and investment in West Africa, in countries where IAMGOLD has a presence. Engaging with the Government of Canada, including Global Affairs Canada, concerning third-party applications for development funding and the implementation of public-private development projects and partnerships in Burkina Faso. Discussions related to the various permits, approvals required for development of mining projects, national benefits sharing with Indigenous peoples and engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples on major resource development projects.

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

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Detail title: Federal impact assessment and consultation for major projects affecting Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Description: Impact Assessment Act, federal environmental assessment policy, and the Canada–Alberta Co-operation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment, with respect to federal decision-making, Indigenous consultation, accommodation, cumulative effects, and protection of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation’s Treaty and Aboriginal rights in relation to major projects in Alberta that may affect the Nation’s lands, waters, rights, and interests. Detail title: Treaty 8 annuity payments and related compensation issues Description: Treaty 8 annuity payment obligations and related federal policy or program matters, with respect to the administration of annual treaty annuity payments, past annuity compensation, and federal engagement with Treaty 8 First Nations on the fulfillment of treaty annuity obligations. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to develop programs and services that will address socio-economic issues impacting Members of the Nation Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is exploring a renewed fiscal relationship with Indigenous Services Canada Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking support for economic development projects such as the development of new retail locations as well as manufacturing facilities on reserve lands Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to assert and affirm its inherent and constitutional Rights over the delivery of Child & Family Services. This includes funding made available through Indigenous Services Canada's First Nation Child & Family Services Program (FNCFS) as well as through a Fiscal Agreement signed in conjunction with a Coordination Agreement pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Children, Youth and Families

Consultation C-5 Alberta Federal Memorandum of Understanding and Environmental Protection to waterways Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to develop programs and services that will address socio-economic issues impacting Members of the Nation Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking to assert and affirm its inherent and constitutional Rights over the delivery of Child & Family Services. This includes funding made available through Indigenous Services Canada's First Nation Child & Family Services Program (FNCFS) as well as through a Fiscal Agreement signed in conjunction with a Coordination Agreement pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Children, Youth and Families Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking support for economic development projects such as the development of new retail locations as well as manufacturing facilities on reserve lands Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is exploring a renewed fiscal relationship with Indigenous Services Canada

Sandstone Group

Ueushuk Fisheries

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Working with the client to assist in completing the negotiations between Canada and the Ueushuk Fisheries Ltd. - on behalf of the Labrador Innu Nation - to conclude the fisheries table of the Nation's treaty process.

Seeking funding to facilitate the client's need to complete the negotiations between Canada and the Ueushuk Fisheries Ltd. - on behalf of the Labrador Innu Nation - to conclude the fisheries table of the Nation's treaty process. Working with the client to assist in completing the negotiations between Canada and the Ueushuk Fisheries Ltd. - on behalf of the Labrador Innu Nation - to conclude the fisheries table of the Nation's treaty process.

Recent activity

Jun 3, 2026
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Annalisa Harris contacted Valerie Gideon on behalf of Rana Law
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