Aboriginal Peoples

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  1. Government of Canada releases summary of actions taken to address the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, released the 2022-23 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report. The report summarizes actions taken by nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to address and support the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people, as well as their families and communities impacted by violence. The report also highlights the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the priorities outlined in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan and respond to the Calls for Justice directed at the federal government in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

  2. Minister Miller to answer media questions regarding the Annual Progress Report on the Federal Pathway to Address MMIWG2S+

    Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will deliver remarks in the House of Commons Foyer regarding the Annual Progress Report on the Federal Pathway to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.

  3. The Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada announce updates to school design standards for schools on-reserve

    Students living in First Nations communities deserve quality learning environments that are safe and healthy places to learn and grow, and support better educational outcomes.

  4. The Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada announce updates to school design standards for schools on-reserve

    In 2019, the Government of Canada made a commitment to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to close infrastructure gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, ISC worked in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, along with input from regional First Nations, to update the School Space Accommodation Standards (SSAS) in a two-phased approach.

  5. Statement from Ministers Marc Miller, Patty Hajdu, Dan Vandal and Pablo Rodriguez on National Indigenous History Month

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, issued the following statement today.

  6. Canada and Métis National Council to hold media availability following Crown-Métis Nation Summit

    The Métis National Council and Ministers of the Government of Canada, including the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will speak to the media on the margins of the Crown–Métis Nation Summit.

  7. Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson requests that the Canada Revenue Agency improve the information it provides to Indigenous Peoples

    The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has sent a service improvement request to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), asking it to update its information for Indigenous Peoples on Canada.ca.

  8. Funded projects for the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) provides $8.75 million over five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27 in contribution funds to help facilitate on-the-ground, preventative actions against aquatic invasive species.

  9. Kitcisakik Council and Canada commit to reconciliation and sign Framework Agreement to pursue nation–to–nation relationship

    Kitcisakik Community (Quebec) and Government of Canada sign Framework Agreement to advance reconciliation

  10. Government of Canada is holding a technical briefing on fishery management measures to protect North Atlantic Right Whales

    Representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are holding a technical briefing on the fisheries management measures to protect North Atlantic Right Whales in Canadian waters

  11. The Huron-Wendat Nation and Canada embark on the journey toward reconciliation and sign a Framework Agreement to continue the nation–to–nation relationship

    The Huron-Wendat Nation (Quebec) and the Government of Canada sign a Framework Agreement to advance reconciliation

  12. Forillon National Park officially opens for 2023 visitor season on May 26.

    Dreaming of connecting with nature? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast!

  13. CanNor invests almost $400,000 in improvements to community infrastructure for Pond Inlet    

    The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing almost $400,000 for community projects in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

  14. Parks Canada and the Innu First Nation of Ekuanitshit collaborate on new initiatives to perpetuate Innu culture

    The new initiatives will revive Innu culture from one generation to the next in the islands.

  15. Government of Canada announces major investment for the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet

    The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, will simultaneously announce a major investment to fund the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet.

  16. Encouraging vaccine confidence through community-led initiatives by the Métis Nation Saskatchewan

    Through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF), PHAC invested $200,000 in a project led by Métis Nation-Saskatchewan: Improving Métis-specific Immunization Access and Promotion in Saskatchewan.

  17. Minister Vandal announces over $1.2 million in investments toward Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

  18. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $1.2 million for Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

  19. ACQUISITION OF l’îLE DU HAVRE DE MINGAN/EKUANITSHIU MINISHTIKU AND INDIGENOUS GUARDIANS PROGRAM FOR THE INNU FIRST NATION OF EKUANITSHIT

    The new initiatives will revive Innu culture from one generation to the next in the islands.

  20. The Huron-Wendat Nation and Government of Canada to sign a Framework Agreement

    Huron-Wendat Nation (QC) and Government of Canada to announce a major step to advance reconciliation.

  21. Infrastructure funding supports water and wastewater system upgrades for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

    Today, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Jennifer Bone and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, marked a historic investment in a new water treatment plant to meet the community's water infrastructure needs. Through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund, the Government of Canada has provided total of $12 million to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

  22. Canada and the Kitcisakik Council to sign a Framework Agreement

    Members of Kitcisakik take a step towards self-determination.

  23. Expanding tourism opportunities in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a multi-million dollar Government of Canada contribution to support tourism projects across Nova Scotia.

  24. The Forks National Historic Site officially opens for the visitor season on May 23

    Explore and connect with the stories of the past through guided tours and free activities for the whole family.

  25. Parks Canada and partners take big steps toward a national urban park at Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes

    Potential national urban park designation process in Halifax passes key milestone, receives funding

  26. Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site officially opens for the 2023 visitor season on May 23

    Relive history this summer with immersive programming and activities for the whole family.

  27. Canada and Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to make an announcement on Indigenous infrastructure

    Jennifer Bone, Chief of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will announce historic infrastructure investments in the community.

  28. Laurier House National Historic Site officially opened for the summer visitor season

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  29. Inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering held in Ottawa, First Nations Fire Protection Strategy updated

    An inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering was held in Ottawa over the past three days. The event brought together Indigenous fire protection and emergency responder leadership to explore how best to address increasing fire dangers faced by First Nations.

  30. LAC helps preserve documentary heritage across Canada by funding projects in communities

    This year, archives, libraries and documentary heritage institutions will share $1.5 million to carry out 38 projects, selected under Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP).

  31. Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park officially open for the summer visitor season

    Dreaming of connecting with nature? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  32. Fort Wellington National Historic Site officially opens for the summer visitor season on May 20

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  33. Parks Canada and partners to announce important next steps for the candidate national urban park in Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Parks Canada and partners to announce important next steps for the candidate national urban park in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

  34. Thousand Islands National Park officially opens for the summer visitor season on May 19

    Dreaming of connecting with nature? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  35. Georgian Bay Islands National Park officially opens for the summer visitor season on May 19.

    Dreaming of connecting with nature? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  36. CANCELLED: Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse and Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu to speak at Inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering

    Please be advised that the Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse will provide an update on discussions being held at the inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering that is taking place from May 17 to May 19.

  37. Government of Canada contributes to the conservation of the Forillon Ecological Corridor

    Parks Canada's financial contribution will enable the Nature Conservancy of Canada to accelerate the protection of the corridor and further ensure ecological connectivity within the Gaspé Peninsula

  38. Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site officially opens for the summer visitor season May 18

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  39. Bellevue House National Historic Site officially opens for the summer visitor season on May 18

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  40. Parks Canada sites in Mainland Nova Scotia officially open for visitor season 2023!

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  41. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve officially opens SMONEĆTEN campground for the summer visitor season on May 15

    Gulf Islands National Park Reserve officially opens SMONEĆTEN campground for the summer visitor season on May 15.

  42. Commission renews Cameco Corporation’s licence for the decommissioned Beaverlodge Project for a 2-year period

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the waste facility operating licence held by Cameco Corporation (Cameco) for the decommissioned Beaverlodge mine and mill site for 2 years.

  43. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site opens to visitors May 15

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

  44. Government of Canada acknowledges feasibility study report on searching the Prairie Green Landfill – Treaty 1 Territory

    Government of Canada acknowledges feasibility study report on searching the Prairie Green Landfill

  45. Commission revokes Orano Canada Inc.’s uranium mine licence for the decommissioned Cluff Lake Project to facilitate its transfer to Saskatchewan’s Institutional Control Program 

    Today, following a virtual public hearing on March 1, 2023, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to revoke the uranium mine licence held by Orano Canada Inc. (Orano) for its decommissioned Cluff Lake Project.

  46. Statement by President Velshi on the first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentoring Workshop in Canada

    From May 7 to 10, 2023, I was honoured to co-chair Canada’s first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) International Mentoring Workshop for Indigenous young women, organized in collaboration with the NEA and Trent University and supported by national and international mentors.

  47. Minister of Indigenous Services Celebrates Indigenous Nurses Day and National Nursing Week

    At every stage of our healthcare journey—from birth to death and everything in between—nurses play an invaluable role in supporting patients and their families.

  48. Ministers Miller, Hajdu, Vandal and Ien issue a statement of support on Red Dress Day 2023

    The Red Dress reminds us to uphold and honour the memory and spirits of all missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls (MMIWG) and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, plus (2SLGBTQI+) people.

  49. Minister Vandal opens public consultation on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act

    PrairiesCan opens a public consultation portal for the Building a Green Prairies Economy Act.

  50. Native Women’s Association of Canada established Safe Passage Women’s Safety Council and expanded Safe Passage online platform

    Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada. The disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national crisis, which is due to the intergenerational trauma and marginalization caused by colonial policies rooted in racism and discrimination.