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FemNorthNet

Wed, 2012-01-11 02:39 — Anonymous
  • La Loche
  • Labrador West
  • Thompson
  • Thompson
  • Happy Valley - Goose Bay
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New economic development in northern Canada is changing communities socially, economically, and culturally. FemNorthNet (or the Feminist Northern Network) wants to know the downside of ‘up’ that cannot be ignored. Led by Jane Stinson, this project is housed at the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW).

How do these economic developments affect women in Northern communities?

What can women do to bring positive change to their Northern communities?

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Why a moratorium on Muskrat Falls is needed

Thu, 2012-01-26 14:23 — dsoubliere

by Petrina Beals, Executive Director Mokami Status of Women Centre, Happy Valley–Goose Bay.

Published 24 Sep 2011, The Telegram (St. John’s)

As the provincial election heats up, so too does the debate about whether the hydroelectric development of Muskrat Falls is a good deal for people in this province. One of the main criticisms leveled at the new hydro–electric generating station at Muskrat Falls in Labrador is that it will not lower energy costs for people in the province, yet Nova Scotians will get the power for half the price.

Media Release: Mokami Status of Women Council with FemNorthNet call for Moratorium on Muskrat Falls

Thu, 2011-12-01 18:09 — Anonymous

For Immediate Release September 15, 2011

The Mokami Status of Women Council, with FemNorthNet, says a moratorium on further development relating to the Muskrat Falls Hydro Electric Development Project is essential in light of the Joint Panel Review of the Lower Churchill Project’s report released in August.

Mokami Status of Women Council and FemNorthNet Follow-up on the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric project near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Thu, 2011-12-01 18:00 — Anonymous

Joint Review Panel Report Released on Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation

August 25, 2011

Project Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent, along with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Environment and Conservation Ross Wiseman, today released the environmental assessment report of the Joint Review Panel for the proposed Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project near Happy Valley–Goose Bay in Labrador.

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