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Media CentrePress Releases2009Shawn Atleo’s future tasks will include land-use planning and mining reform
“We support the rights-based agenda that Mr. Atleo promoted during his campaign,” said Larry Innes, executive director of CBI. “There are tremendous opportunities in the near future for strong, effective work on land-use planning and mining reform. Our mutual success depends on the full involvement of Aboriginal leaders and communities in sustainable forest management and resource decision-making.” CBI is a national independent organization promoting conservation and sustainable development of Canada’s boreal region. The Boreal region covers more than six million square kilometers of the country. It is a diverse region of forests, peatlands, lakes and rivers, and is home to more than 600 aboriginal communities. The region’s natural wealth sustains hundreds of these communities and supports thousands of jobs. “Mr. Atleo is a dynamic and thoughtful leader,” continued Mr. Innes. “His strong dedication to education and promotion of economic development should prove to be strong starting points for his tenure as National Chief. We look forward to the coming years of successful collaboration.” Phil Fontaine, the outgoing National Chief, is to be congratulated for three terms distinguished by collaborative solutions that resulted in important accomplishments, such as the Federal apology for the residential school system and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “Mr. Fontaine’s legacy is one buoyed by a lifelong commitment to the improvement of all aspects of life for First Nations people, along with an unwavering determination to get things done,” said Mr. Innes.
The Canadian Boreal Initiative brings together diverse partners to create new solutions for Boreal conservation and sustainable development. CBI supports the Boreal Leadership Council of leading conservationists, First Nations, resource companies and financial institutions, who together endorse the Boreal Conservation Framework and its balanced vision to protect at least half of Canada’s Boreal region, with the remaining lands under world-class sustainable development, in a manner respecting and accommodating Aboriginal rights. For more information, please contact:
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