strategy in Ottawa on Wednesday, calling on federal, provincial and territorial governments to work with First Nations to implement their climate priorities.
“This is only the beginning,” said Bernard, adding more extreme weather can be expected — “including fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, species migration coastal sea level rise, among other challenges.” The strategy aims to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems, rights and self-determination in co-operation with other governments, and seeks “urgent and transformative climate action” that includes First Nations solutions.
“Until these projects are completed, First Nations communities are likely to continue to experience emergencies that could be averted by investing in the right infrastructure,” the report read.Meet the woman whose ‘miracle’ cat finally did come back – five years laterBased on the First Nations Infrastructure Fund’s annual budget of $12 million, it would take the department an estimated 24 years to fund the projects, the report added.
The report seeks a step away from “technological solutions” and “market-based mechanisms” to address the climate crisis, and an acknowledgement that First Nations are inseparable from the land, water and air.U.S. releases photos, videos showing rise in ‘risky’ Chinese air intercepts