Aboriginal Peoples

1. Ross River Dena Council, the Government of Yukon, and Parks Canada sign a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the feasibility of establishing a new protected area in the Yukon

   The Memorandum of Understanding confirms a shared commitment to assess the feasibility of establishing a co-managed protected area in the Yukon.

2. Government of Canada recognizes munitions production at Defence Industries Limited factories as an event of national historic significance

   The production of munitions during the Second World War at Defence Industries Limited (DIL) factories in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, made a major contribution to Canada’s war effort.

3. Government of Canada provides funding to Garden River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, and Thessalon First Nation to share Indigenous stories at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site

   Government of Canada provides funding to Garden River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, and Thessalon First Nation to share Indigenous stories at Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site.

4. Yukon First Nations leaders, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada meet at Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa

   Today, leaders representing Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of Canada convened at the Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawa to advance common priorities, including a discussion on proposed collaborative approaches to funding the implementation of First Nations Final and Self-Government Agreements developed by Canada and Modern Treaty Partners.

5. Manitoba Métis Federation and Canada sign first-of-its-kind Self-Government Treaty

   Today, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation, Government of the Red River Métis and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations announced that they have signed the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty. This Self-Government Treaty affirms and builds on previous work with the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.

6. Minister Anandasangaree and President Chartrand to sign a historic Self-government Treaty

   Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation, National Government of the Red River Métis, will participate in the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty signing ceremony in Winnipeg.

7. The Athabasca Denesųłiné, Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene, and the governments of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Canada reach important ratification stage for land claim agreements

   The Athabasca Denesųłiné (AD), and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene (GKD), and the governments of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Canada are marking an important step toward renewing their Nation-to-Nation relationships. All parties have initialled the respective land claim agreements — the Athabasca Denesųłiné Agreement and the Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene Agreement — showing progress in implementing the AD and GKD’s visions of a better future for their communities.

8. Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province

   Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province

9. Canada and Manitoba First Nations collaborate to build more schools

   Every child deserves access to quality education in spaces that celebrate their culture and identity.

10. Nunatsiavut Government, Makivvik, and Government of Canada advance to next step toward establishing an Inuit Protected Area in the waters of northern Labrador

    The new protected area will protect up to 17,000 square kilometres of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region for future generations.

11. First Nations, Canada and Manitoba come together to improve winter roads

    Today, First Nations leaders gathered in Winnipeg with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services. This meeting, co-hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), follows the roundtable held earlier this month in Ontario and provided an opportunity to discuss innovative solutions to the challenges faced by First Nation communities that rely on winter roads.

12. Manitoba First Nations and Minister Hajdu to announce school projects

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be accompanied by the following Manitoba First Nations to make an announcement related to new school projects in their communities.

13. NICHI announces British Columbia recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in British Columbia.

14. Government of Canada recognizes Paul-Émile Borduas as a person of national historic significance

    Paul-Émile Borduas is a pioneer of abstract art in Canada. His artistic legacy, both at home and abroad, is exceptional.

15. Fort St. James National Historic Site Management Plan Approved 

    Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in North-Central BC.

16. Government of Canada recognizes the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as an event of national historic significance

    Commissionaires was founded to support veterans of the First World War in rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of their wartime experience.

17. Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is contributing up to $696,000 to the Naha Dehe Development Corporation (NDDC) to upgrade food infrastructure in Nahanni Butte. Through this two-year project, NDDC will purchase a refrigerated truck, allowing the Nahanni Butte General Store to transport larger and less frequent shipments of fresh produce for residents in the community. NDDC will also invest in a food truck, serving as a restaurant-on-wheels to meet the needs of community members and tourists.

18. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivers apology to Nunavik Inuit for Canada’s role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs)

    Acknowledging and addressing past wrongs is key to advancing reconciliation and renewing the Inuit-Crown relationship.

19. Parks Canada and partners work to restore ecological connectivity in northern Ontario

    The Delineation and Connectivity Enhancements of an Ecological Corridor in the Sault Ste. Marie and Garden River National Priority Area project is one of nine ecological corridor projects being funded in part by Parks Canada across the country.

20. Parks Canada and partners work to restore ecological connectivity in the Frontenac Arch region through ethical space and co-governance

    The Restoring Ecological Connectivity within the Frontenac Arch Region through Ethical Space and Co-governance project is one of nine ecological connectivity projects being funded in part by Parks Canada across the country.

21. Parks Canada contributes nearly $6 million to support ecological corridors in Canada

    Nine corridor projects will receive funding to improve connectivity and conserve biodiversity in priority areas across Canada.

22. Government of Canada boosts financial support for winter roads, strengthening connections to remote Ontario First Nations

    First Nation communities are working in close partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to incorporate First Nations knowledge into winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies.

23. Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province

    Ecological corridors projects selected for funding across Canada by province.

24. Canada and Yukon announce funding to address Arctic security

    Strong economies in the North rely on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability and public safety. Addressing priorities such as sovereignty, defense, infrastructure and environmental stewardship is key to safeguarding Canada’s Arctic interests while fostering a safe and sustainable future for Northerners.

25. Canada to deliver apology to Nunavik Inuit

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will deliver an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Nunavik Inuit for Canada’s role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs) in Nunavik in the 1950s and early 1960s.

26. Miawpukek First Nation improves fire safety with new $5 million fire hall in the community

    First Nations are more at risk of fire incidents in their communities than anywhere else in Canada.

27. Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security

    Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security.

28. Initialling of Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę marks an important step in Nation-to-Nation relationship

    On November 19, negotiators for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government Inc., the Government of the Northwest Territories, and Canada initialed the draft Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę in Ottawa.

29. Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Dominique François Gaspard as a person of national historic significance

    The unique story of Dr. Dominique François Gaspard sheds light on the religious, linguistic, and ethnocultural diversity of the people of African descent in early 20th century Canada.

30. Rouge National Urban Park: Minister Anandasangaree Announces New Funding, Exploration of Expansion Opportunity 

    The Government of Canada is investing close to $1 million to support watershed restoration, as well as exploring adding 119 hectares to the Park.

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

    Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement in honour of Louis Riel Day

32. Minister Hajdu to make an important housing announcement in Thunder Bay

    Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

33. Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil – leader and symbol of Acadian defiance to British rule

    Parks Canada honours national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil – leader and symbol of Acadian defiance to British rule.

34. Plan Your Summer Adventure in Jasper National Park: Camping Reservations open in 2025.

    Reserve your campsite and explore Jasper’s iconic trails and activities as the park welcomes visitors back to its breathtaking landscapes this summer.

35. Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

    Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

36. Minister Anandasangaree to make an important housing announcement in Toronto

    Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

37. The Government of Canada will make an announcement on ecological restoration of the Rouge River and West Duffins Creek Watersheds in Rouge National Urban Park and a potential land transfer from Toronto Region Conservation Authority

    The Government of Canada will make an announcement on ecological restoration of the Rouge River and West Duffins Creek Watersheds in Rouge National Urban Park and a potential land transfer from Toronto Region Conservation Authority.

38. Kluane National Park and Reserve Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan reflects a deep and shared commitment to caring for the water, land, culture and people of this special place.

39. Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil

    Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil

40. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make multiple announcements regarding Jasper reopening and economic recovery efforts

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make multiple announcements regarding Jasper reopening and economic recovery efforts.

41. Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders Meet to Advance Shared Priorities Towards a More Prosperous Inuit Nunangat

    Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, co-chaired the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) today in Ottawa.

42. Canada and Haida Nation mark royal assent of legislation recognizing the Haida Nation’s inherent rights of governance and self-determination

    Today, Bill S-16, which brings into effect An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation, received Royal Assent in Parliament. The legislation affirms the government of Canada’s recognition of the Haida Nation’s inherent rights of governance and self-determination.

43. Thunderchild First Nation receives Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits after almost 150 years

    Today, Chief Delbert Wapass of Thunderchild First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement, which was achieved under an expedited framework process. The First Nation will receive $155,400,000 in compensation.

44. Tuktut Nogait National Park Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in the Northwest Territories Arctic.

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

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

46. NICHI announces Alberta recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Alberta.

47. Parks Canada commemorates National Historic Person Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton)

    Parks Canada Commemorates Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton).

48. MP Hanley announces over $3.7 million to foster Indigenous business growth and sustainability in the North

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $3.7 million in EntrepreNorth’s Northern Indigenous Entrepreneur Growth and Ecosystem Development Project.

49. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs across the North

    Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs as they build their businesses and fuel community economic development across the North.

50. Funding to support 14 First Nations, Inuit and Métis documentary heritage projects

    Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 funding cycle of its Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative.