Aboriginal Peoples

1. Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes honours Commander (ret’d) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant Commander (ret’d) Sherry Richardson

   Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes honours Commander (ret’d) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant Commander (ret’d) Sherry Richardson.

2. Funding available to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis documentary heritage projects

   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

   Québec and Ottawa confirm their intent to create a new joint marine park in the Anticosti-Mingan area.

4. Government of Canada announces an additional $6 million to protect Fort Mississauga National Historic Site

   The shoreline erosion project will conserve national heritage and ensure public safety.

5. Government of Canada celebrates graduates of Sivuliqtiunirmut Ilinniarniq Leadership Training for Nunavut Inuit

   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

   Announcement regarding investments in Anticosti.

7. Canada launches an Indigenous Advisory Process on broader reform of the Indian Act

   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 

   Government of Canada launches call for proposals for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

9. Second meeting between leaders of national Indigenous organizations and federal, provincial and territorial ministers of Indigenous Affairs concludes in Ottawa

   National Indigenous leaders and federal, provincial and territorial Indigenous Affairs Ministers conclude meeting in Ottawa focusing on economic reconciliation. @GCIndigenous

10. Metlakatla First Nation and Canada settle Cloyah Bay claim for $5 million

    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. c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht) First Nation and the Government of Canada announce funding to locate and commemorate missing children that attended Alberni Residential School

    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. Canada and Sc’ianew First Nation to launch the construction of a Community Cultural Centre at Spirit Bay

    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. Government of Canada announces new members of the National Advisory Council on Poverty

    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. Ministers of Northern Affairs, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Indigenous Services commemorate Louis Riel Day

    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

    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

    Government of Canada announces additional funding for Province House conservation project.

17. Canada and Sc'ianew First Nation to launch construction of Community Cultural Centre

    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. Minister Anandasangaree and Chief Councillor Robert Nelson to speak to media on the Cloyah Bay Settlement Agreement

    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. Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new Addition to Reserve

    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

    The Government of Canada and Pacheedaht First Nation meet at ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) for an important announcement.

21. Minister Anandasangaree will be joining Chief Thompson in community for a signing ceremony to mark historic settlement agreement

    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. Leq'á:mel First Nation and Government of Canada reach agreement to right historic wrong

    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. Canada and Eskasoni First Nation to announce an important step regarding an Addition to Reserve

    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

    Parks Canada renews agreement with US and Mexican partner agencies to work collaboratively to conserve protected areas.

25. Government of Canada designates Brookside Cemetery as a National Historic Site  

    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

    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. Statement by Minister Khera on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement

28. Minister Vandal announces CanNor investment of $200,000 to support Iqaluit Humane Society and improve animal services

    The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy.

29. Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders met in Ottawa to drive progress on shared priorities for building a prosperous Inuit Nunangat

    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. Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to provide opening remarks at the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee

    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. 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness concludes in Ottawa

    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. Minister Hajdu, Assembly of First Nations, and the counsel for the Moushoom and Trout class actions to hold press conference on a historic agreement to compensate First Nations children and families

    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. Commission renews Cameco Corporation’s licences for the Key Lake Operation, McArthur River Operation and Rabbit Lake Operation

    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. Federal Court approves settlement agreement to compensate First Nations children and families

    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. Government of Canada teams up to support more land conservation around national parks

    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. A step closer to compensating First Nations children and families as Federal Court hearing begins today

    The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today:

37. Ministers Hajdu and Saks to join Indigenous partners at 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness in Ottawa

    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. Minister Vandal represents Canada at 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland

    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

    Minister Steven Guilbeault and Nature Conservancy of Canada to make an important announcement on contributing to Canada’s conservation goals

40. Minister Valdez announces $500,000 for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

    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. New Government of Canada Legislation Tabled to Protect Canada’s Natural Wonders 

    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. Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the CCGS Alexander Henry 

    The former Canadian Coast Guard Ship Alexander Henry served many functions on the Great Lakes from 1959 to 1985.

43. Indigenous and northern climate leaders make international impact at Adaptation Futures Conference

    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. Commission amends Bruce Power’s operating licence for Bruce Nuclear Generating Stations A and B with respect to fitness-for-service requirements for pressure tubes

    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. Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 4th annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting

    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. Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

    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. CanNor launches Expression of Interest for projects beginning in the 2024-2025 fiscal year

    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. Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Government of Canada sign historic Framework Agreement, a milestone in delivering housing and infrastructure services in Mi’kmaw communities

    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. Minister Hutchings to visit Kings County on October 10, 2023

    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. Nominees for the 2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award

    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.