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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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!

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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

    Members of Kitcisakik take a step towards self-determination.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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!

  22. 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.

  23. 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).

  24. 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!

  25. 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!

  26. 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.

  27. 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!

  28. 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!

  29. 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.

  30. 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

  31. 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!

  32. 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!

  33. 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!

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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!

  37. 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

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Library and Archives Canada, in partnership with the LAC Foundation, to celebrate 2023 LAC Scholar Awards Recipients

    Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the LAC Foundation invite members of the media to attend the 2023 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards ceremony.

  45. Release of 2022 Public Report

    The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS 2022 Public Report released today.

  46. Whitecap Dakota Nation and Canada sign self-government Treaty

    The Government of Canada is working with First Nation partners to restore respectful nation-to-nation relationships, recognize their inherent right to self-determination and support communities as they move out from under the Indian Act and transition to self-government.

  47. Lac La Croix First Nation, Canada and Ontario settle the First Nation’s Treaty Land Entitlement claim

    Today, Chief Carrie Atatise-Norwegian of Lac La Croix First Nation; local Member of Parliament Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs; announced that the Lac La Croix First Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have concluded tripartite negotiations and signed a settlement agreement in relation to the Lac La Croix First Nation’s Treaty Land Entitlement Claim. This settlement resolves a long-outstanding claim that the Nation did not receive all the lands owed to it under Treaty 3, which they signed in 1873.

  48. Canada, the Government of Ontario and Lac La Croix First Nation to make an announcement in relation to a Treaty Land Entitlement Claim

    Please be advised that Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, with the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Ontario Minister of Northern Development, and Chief Carrie Atatise-Norwegian of Lac La Croix First Nation, will be celebrating the settlement of the Lac La Croix First Nation’s Treaty Land Entitlement Claim.

  49. New CNSC funding program will help Indigenous Nations and communities and stakeholders stay involved throughout the life cycle of nuclear activities

    The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today that it is launching a new funding program called the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund (ISCF). The CNSC developed the ISCF based on extensive feedback from Indigenous Nations and communities, and stakeholders on how to improve regulatory processes.

  50. Indigenous Services Canada announces renewal of Quebec's Indigenous Tourism Initiative

    Indigenous participation in the tourism industry in Quebec is important and contributes to economic growth. With Tourism Week underway, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announces the renewal of the Quebec Indigenous Tourism Initiative.