Aboriginal Peoples

1. Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Marie Rose (Delorme) Smith

   During her long life, Smith exemplified leadership as a Métis woman, community builder, homesteader, rancher and author.

2. Government of Canada to protect nature in Ontario

   Contributions will support habitat restoration work, ecological connectivity, engagement of Indigenous communities, and access to greenspace for Canadians in Ontario.

3. Government of Canada funding announcement to protect and enhance three critical natural spaces in Ontario

   Government of Canada funding announcement to protect and enhance three critical natural spaces in Ontario

4. Government of Canada investing $71 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

   Priority projects in Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Banff national parks to focus on critical infrastructure, visitor safety, and improved visitor experiences.

5. Settlement Agreement reached in  Band Class Litigation

   Canada has signed an agreement with the Representative Plaintiffs who represent the 325 bands that have opted into the Band class litigation. Through this settlement, Canada is committed to addressing the collective harm caused by the residential schools system and the loss of language, culture, and heritage.

6. Settlement agreement reached for Band class litigation

   Today, Band class representatives former Chief Shane Gottfriedson and former Chief Garry Feschuk, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has signed an agreement with the Representative Plaintiffs who represent the 325 bands that have opted into the Band class litigation.

7. Government of Canada invests $12 million in preserving Parks Canada historic sites

   Priority projects at Fort Henry, Fort Wellington, Laurier House and Sir John Johnson House national historic sites.

8. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding 

   Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding

9. Federal Infrastructure Investment Projects - Fort Henry, Fort Wellington, Laurier House and Sir John Johnson House national historic sites

   Federal Infrastructure Investment Projects Fort Henry, Fort Wellington, Laurier House and Sir John Johnson House national historic sites.

10. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks

    Parks Canada will make an important announcement about infrastructure funding to provide safer and better visitor experiences at mountain national parks

11. Government of Canada to make an announcement on the Gottfriedson Band Class settlement

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, joined by the Band Class representative plaintiffs, will make an announcement on the Gottfriedson Band Class Settlement.

12. Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding 

    Parks Canada will make an important announcement about Parks Canada’s infrastructure funding.

13. Commission renews Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc.’s Class IB nuclear fuel facility licence for its facility for a 20-year period

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the Class IB nuclear fuel facility licence held by Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc.

14. Government of Canada Provides Funding to the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg to support efforts to communicate the importance of staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccination

    Today, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $265,732 to support the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg. The funds will go to support a Mobile Outreach Vaccination Clinic, which aims to increase confidence and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.

15. Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5

    Young people from all nations and backgrounds play important leadership roles in marine protected areas and ocean conservation. From the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Marseilles to the more recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, young professionals are leaning into the conversation and taking action to protect the world ocean.

16. IMPAC5 Young Professionals Committee

    The IMPAC5 Young Professionals Committee is comprised of 15 exceptional young professionals from around the world. This dynamic group was chosen through a worldwide competitive selection process. They bring leadership experience, passion for ocean conservation, expertise in marine protection and a desire to help change the world for the better

17. Government of Canada Partners with Ocean Wise to Amplify the Voice of Young Professionals at IMPAC5

    The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce a partnership with Ocean Wise that will amplify youth voices at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) which takes place next month in Vancouver. Minister Murray will be joined by representatives from the IMPAC5 Secretariat and Ocean Wise.

18. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in Atlantic Canada.

19. Minister Miller convenes national roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, convened a national roundtable with Indigenous leaders and partners and federal, provincial and territorial governments on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI

20. Government of Canada appoints a Ministerial Special Representative and an Indigenous-led organization to address Calls for Justice

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative who will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with survivors, families, partners and organizations, in support of Call for Justice 1.7 to create an Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudsperson.

21. Canadian Coast Guard accepts delivery of two more Bay Class high-endurance search and rescue lifeboats 

    The Canadian Coast Guard keeps waterways safe for mariners, protects the marine environment and responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance each year.

22. Canada will make an announcement to advance work on the National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement following a national roundtable with federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous representatives on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

23. Agreement-in-Principle reached to resolve Percival class action lawsuit 

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche, court-appointed representative plaintiffs, announced that an Agreement-in-Principle has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.

24. New dome in Cape Breton re-inflating hopes of expanded sport programming 

    Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region and hosting national sporting events can generate significant economic benefits by attracting visitors outside the traditional tourism season. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Health Recreation Complex Corporation (CBHRCC), in partnership with Cape Breton University (CBU), to revitalize the community’s multi-sport recreation facility.

25. Rideau Canal and Merrickville Blockhouse National Historic Sites Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in Ontario.

26. Trent–Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in Ontario.

27. Canada and the Big Grassy First Nation partner to launch the Big Grassy First Nation Cultural Space and Shelter Building Project

    Today, Chief Lynn Indian from the Big Grassy First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced $1.8 million in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of a new cultural space building.

28. Bill S-219, An Act Respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day, Receives Royal Assent

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced that Bill S-219, An Act Respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day, received Royal Assent on December 15, 2022, and is now an Act of Parliament.

29. Commission renews Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ waste nuclear substance licence for the Port Hope Project for a 10-year period

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew the waste nuclear substance licence held by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for its Port Hope Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Project (Port Hope Project) located in Port Hope, Ontario. The Commission renewed the licence for a period of 10 years.

30. Canada congratulates Treaty One Nation on establishment of urban reserve in Winnipeg

    Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement.

31. B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund launched, creating new opportunities for First Nations in the cannabis industry

    B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund launched, creating new opportunities for First Nations in the cannabis industry.

32. Canada continues to support Indigenous groups across the country to advance self-determination and rebuild their nations

    As part of Canada’s work to renew relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the Government will support Indigenous groups working to rebuild their nations or Inuit communities—in a manner that responds to their unique needs and priorities. This was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and is an objective outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

33. Polar Knowledge Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature partner to advance biodiversity and climate change research in the Arctic

    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) and the Canadian Museum of Nature have signed a Letter of Agreement to continue collaborating on research and monitoring in the North and Arctic to further understand rapidly changing northern ecosystems.

34. Ministerial statement on the anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement to mark the 7th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report.

35. CNSC statement on Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station

    As Canada’s nuclear regulator, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has been carefully monitoring a situation that began early December 14, 2022, at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) in Point Lepreau, NB.

36. New Indigenous multipurpose health facility to become a reality in Treaty 4

    A new Indigenous-led health facility will soon become a reality in Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. With funding now confirmed, the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance’s $30 million proposal to construct a multipurpose health facility can now move forward to the tendering phase.

37. Expanded production at Lennox Island First Nation hatchery will help meet global oyster demand

    The success of Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities is essential to building a strong, innovative and inclusive Atlantic Canadian economy.

38. Georgian Bay Islands National Park Management Plan tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to protecting the environment and cultural heritage around Georgian Bay Islands National Park and Beausoleil Island National Historic Site

39. Canada introduces Bill C-38 to further address inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act

    Canada introduces Bill C-38 to further address inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act

40. Canada introduces Bill C-38 to address inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act

    General background on Bill C-8: In 2012, an exploratory process studied options for reform with First Nations and Métis partners. The conclusion was that Canada should work with First Nations to proactively address issues related to registration and band membership under the Indian Act.

41. Forillon National Park Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature and culture in Gaspésie.

42. Minister Hajdu to provide short remarks after Question Period and regular House Proceedings regarding registration provisions of the Indian Act

    Minister Hajdu to provide short remarks after Question Period and regular House Proceedings regarding registration provisions of the Indian Act

43. Leaders of the Métis National Council and Governing Members and Cabinet Ministers Meet and Reconfirm Commitment to the Canada-Métis Nation Accord

    Leaders from the Métis National Council and Governing Members met with federal cabinet Ministers to advance work on implementing joint priorities as outlined in the Canada Métis-Nation Accord.

44. Governments of Canada and Manitoba and four First Nations zero in on a new Indigenous protected area in one of the world’s largest ecologically intact watersheds

    Feasibility assessment of Seal River Watershed to be informed by Traditional and scientific Knowledge.

45. The Seal River Watershed Alliance and the Governments of Canada and Manitoba to make an important announcement regarding the protection of the Seal River Watershed

    Important announcement on advancing the protection of one of the world's largest ecologically intact watersheds.

46. Canada and the Métis National Council will meet to discuss Métis Nation priorities identified through the Canada-Métis Nation Permanent Bilateral Mechanism 

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Cassidy Caron, President of the Métis National Council, will co-chair a meeting to discuss the Canada-Métis Nation Permanent Bilateral Mechanism between federal Ministers and Métis Nation Leaders.

47. Statement on ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2022

    Minister Vandal statement on ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2022.

48. Canada and the Witset First Nation partner to launch the Witset Youth Healing Lodge Project

    Today, Chief Barry Nikal from the Witset First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced the launch of the Witset Youth Healing Lodge Project.

49. New federal investments announced for British Columbia Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative

    New federal investments announced for British Columbia Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative

50. Working together with Inuit in Gjoa Haven, Parks Canada resumes research on the wreck of HMS Erebus

    The 2022 spring and summer research projects assessed the state of the Franklin Expedition site.