Aboriginal Peoples

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  1. Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes honours Commander (ret’d) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant Commander (ret’d) Sherry Richardson.
  2. Library and Archives Canada’s new funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative is now open. First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations striving to digitize and preserve language and culture materials and build digitization and preservation capacity for their communities are welcome to apply by January 30, 2024.
  3. Québec and Ottawa confirm their intent to create a new joint marine park in the Anticosti-Mingan area.
  4. The shoreline erosion project will conserve national heritage and ensure public safety.
  5. Inuit employment in the Government of Canada is central to building prosperity for Inuit in Nunavut and is a vital part of Canada’s responsibilities under the Nunavut Agreement and commitments to reconciliation.
  6. Announcement regarding investments in Anticosti.
  7. Today, we are establishing an Indigenous Advisory Process to inform the upcoming Collaborative Process on second-generation cut-off and section 10 vote thresholds. This process is the next step in the co-development of reforms to address registration inequities that remain within the Indian Act.
  8. Government of Canada launches call for proposals for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
  9. National Indigenous leaders and federal, provincial and territorial Indigenous Affairs Ministers conclude meeting in Ottawa focusing on economic reconciliation. @GCIndigenous
  10. Today, Robert Nelson, Chief Councillor of the Metlakatla First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement of the Cloyah Bay Specific Claim in the traditional territory of the Metlakatla First Nation.
  11. The location of unmarked burials at former residential school sites across Canada continues to be a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in these institutions.
  12. Today, Chief Russ Chipps, council members Sheeba Sawyer and Traci-Lynn Pateman of the Sc’ianew First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced $5,439,245 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of the Community Cultural Space Centre.
  13. Good social policy cannot be created in a vacuum – it must be informed by both professional expertise and lived experience. This is why the Government of Canada’s Opportunity For All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy commits to the formation of a National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide advice on how the federal government can best address and reduce the impact of poverty on our citizens.
  14. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement today on Louis Riel Day.
  15. Stewardship of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) land returned to Pacheedaht First Nation
  16. Government of Canada announces additional funding for Province House conservation project.
  17. Chief Russ Chipps; council members Sheeba Sawyer and Traci-Lynn Pateman of the Sc'ianew First Nation; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will announce the launch of the construction of a Community Cultural Centre at Spirit Bay.
  18. Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Robert Nelson, Chief Councillor of Metlakatla First Nation, will speak to media on the Cloyah Bay Settlement Agreement.
  19. Today, Eskasoni First Nation and the Government of Canada announced the signing of a conditional ministerial order for an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community. Once the land transfer is completed, 85.5 hectares will be added to the community’s land base. Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Chief Leroy Denny for the announcement.
  20. The Government of Canada and Pacheedaht First Nation meet at ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) for an important announcement.
  21. Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Alice Thompson of Leq'á:mel First Nation, will announce a historic settlement agreement.
  22. Today, Chief Alice Thompson, Leq’á:mel First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the Leq’á:mel First Nation’s Klatwaas Colonial Reserve Reduction Specific Claim.
  23. Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community.
  24. Parks Canada renews agreement with US and Mexican partner agencies to work collaboratively to conserve protected areas.
  25. Brookside Cemetery is among the oldest and largest examples of the Euro-American garden cemetery tradition in Western Canada.
  26. Government of Canada commemorates Larry Gains (1900-1983) as a person of national significance for his achievements as a heavyweight fighter who broke down racial barriers in the boxing world.
  27. The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement
  28. The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy.
  29. Since the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet three times annually and work together through the ICPC towards a renewed Inuit-Crown relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, and cooperation.
  30. President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will provide opening remarks at the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.
  31. Today, Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness. Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks attended the Summit, provided remarks and took part in discussions.
  32. Please be advised that Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard of the Assembly of First Nations, and David Sterns of the Moushoom and Trout class actions, will hold a press conference regarding the Federal Court of Canada’s approval of the First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan’s Principle, Trout and Kith Class Settlement Agreement.
  33. Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew the mine and/or mill operating licences held by Cameco Corporation for its Key Lake, McArthur River and Rabbit Lake Operations.
  34. Today, the Federal Court of Canada approved the First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan’s Principle, Trout and Kith Class Settlement Agreement, with reasons to follow.
  35. Seeking to protect 30,000 hectares of land with a $15 million federal contribution matched by Nature Conservancy of Canada will help reach Canada’s ambitious goals of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
  36. The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today:
  37. Please be advised that the Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks will deliver keynote addresses at the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness.
  38. The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs has concluded his participation at the Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 19 to 22, 2023.
  39. Minister Steven Guilbeault and Nature Conservancy of Canada to make an important announcement on contributing to Canada’s conservation goals
  40. Advancing Indigenous economic self-determination is a crucial part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to renewing the relationship with Indigenous Peoples. This means supporting the thousands of Indigenous entrepreneurs and small businesses working to create jobs and opportunity in their communities.
  41. Legislation will finalize the establishment of Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve and Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area, and formally update the boundaries of seven national parks and one national park reserve.
  42. The former Canadian Coast Guard Ship Alexander Henry served many functions on the Great Lakes from 1959 to 1985.
  43. Today, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference. Throughout the week, more than 1,500 global experts in climate adaptation are gathering at the conference to present their work, discuss emerging and innovative issues, and build networks.
  44. Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to amend Bruce Power’s power reactor operating licence for Bruce Nuclear Generating Stations A and B, with respect to fitness-for-service requirements for pressure tubes.
  45. Through the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework), Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners are working collaboratively to develop long-lasting opportunities for residents of the North and Arctic, including Indigenous Peoples, that support the region’s unique needs and protect its rich natural environment while building a strong and sustainable economy that leaves no one behind.
  46. When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.
  47. Northerners are full of innovative and strong ideas. Their plans are the ones that grow local economies and create jobs while strengthening their communities.
  48. The Government of Canada recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ inherent right to self-determination and supports the right of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to independently deliver services that meet the unique needs of their communities.
  49. As part of her visit to Kings County, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will meet with local leaders and stakeholders and make an announcement about a federal investment that will drive economic momentum in the Annapolis Valley. Minister Hutchings will be joined by Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants.
  50. The nominees for the 2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award come from across Canada and represent First Nations individuals, organizations and communities who are innovative, inspirational, knowledgeable and collaborative with others.