Aboriginal Peoples

1. Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

   Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

2. Funded projects to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $6.1 million, from four funding programs, to reinforce the early implementation of Canada’s first ever conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.

3. Wrights Front Range Lighthouse 

   Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

4. Wrights Rear Range Lighthouse 

   Government of Canada Designates two new Heritage Lighthouses in Prince Edward Island

5. The Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation takes another step toward self-government in child and family services by signing bilateral agreement with Canada

   Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have signed a bilateral agreement marking the culmination of two years of discussions. The agreement, entitled Mamo miro kanawerimatan awacak (“Together, for the good of children”), provides the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan with funding for two years to implement services provided for under Loi de la protection sociale Atikamekw d’Opitciwan (the Atikamekw of Opitciwan social protection law). The agreement will enable the organization to finance the services it provides to community members both within the community and elsewhere in Quebec.

6. Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek and Canada mark historic settlement to address the First Nation’s Treaty Reserve Claim

   Today, Chief Wilfred King of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that the First Nation and Canada have reached a financial settlement to address the First Nation’s Treaty Reserve Claim against Canada. This settlement is an important step to promote reconciliation and renew the Nation-to-Nation relationship.

7. Government of Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Government of Nunavut sign Implementation Contract under Nunavut Agreement

   The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree; the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Jeremy Tunraluk; and the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, signed an Implementation Contract (the Contract) under the Nunavut Agreement for the next 10 years – this milestone Contract will positively impact Nunavut Inuit and provide support for a self-determined future.

8. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario and Canada announce proposed settlement and next steps on Rouge River Valley Tract Claim

   Today, Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced a proposed financial settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.

9. Minister Guilbeault confirms more than $36M in federal support toward a national urban park in the Windsor area 

   The proposed national urban park is a testament to what can be achieved when First Nations, communities, and Canadians come together and work toward a common goal.

10. Proposed National Urban Park in the Windsor Area

    Proposed National Urban Park in the Windsor Area.

11. Canada to provide advance payments on active claims to 14 Treaty Land Entitlement Committee of Manitoba First Nations

    “Earlier today, we were honoured to join the Board of Directors of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee and leadership of the 14 First Nations they represent to announce that, in the spirit of advancing reconciliation, Canada will provide an advance payment to each First Nation participating in the negotiations on the ongoing Treaty Land Entitlement court proceedings.

12. Statement from Minister Anandasangaree to Morgan Harris’ Family and Community

    Manitoba has confirmed that the human remains found in the Prairie Green Landfill have been identified as those of Morgan Harris of Long Plain First Nation. This is both heartbreaking and horrific. This loss of precious life is tragic. While nothing can repair the harm that has been done, it is my sincere hope that Morgan Harris’ family and community will find some of the closure they so deserve as they bring her home and honour her.

13. Minister Anandasangaree, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., and the Premier of Nunavut announce key step forward to implementing the Nunavut Agreement

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement about a key step forward to implementing the Nunavut Agreement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs; Jeremy Tunraluk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., and P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut.

14. Musqueam and Canada take a key step forward with self-government agreement initialling

    Chief Wayne Sparrow of Musqueam Indian Band and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced the initialling of the Musqueam Self-Government Agreement. This significant milestone demonstrates progress for Musqueam, moving the First Nation one step closer to re-establishing self-governance and away from federal control under the Indian Act.

15. Minister Anandasangaree and Treaty Land Entitlement Committee President Chief Nelson Genaille announce agreement for Treaty Land Entitlement Committee Member First Nations

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Nelson Genaille, President of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC), will make an announcement related to next steps for active land claims by TLEC’s Member Entitlement First Nations.

16. Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Government of Canada sign a Reconciliation Agreement

    Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, marked a significant milestone towards strengthening their Nation-to-Nation relationship.

17. MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

18. CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

19. Minister Anandasangaree and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to sign a Reconciliation Agreement

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Jen Thomas of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) will sign a new Reconciliation Framework Agreement to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship.

20. MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.

21. CanNor announces over $1.6 million to expand local food systems in the Yukon

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.

22. Governments of Canada and Quebec join forces to conserve more marine areas in Quebec 

    Governments of Canada and Quebec join forces to conserve more marine areas in Quebec.

23. Parks Canada announces a contract worth more than $4.5 million for the reconstruction of the Passage lookout at La Mauricie National Park

    The iconic lookout is the most popular with visitors and offers spectacular views of the impressive Wapizagonke Lake.

24. Minister Anandasangaree and Musqueam announce key milestone on Self-Government Agreement

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, along with Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, will announce the initialling of a Self-Government Agreement.

25. Government of Canada recognizes 10 new designations of national historic significance

    Government of Canada recognizes 10 new designations of national historic significance

26. Final agreement reached to resolve Hardy class action

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Ann Cecile Hardy, court-appointed representative plaintiff, jointly announced that a proposed Settlement Agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Hospitals (Hardy) class action.

27. Government of Canada announces five sites recognized as conserved areas

    Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures areas support the commitment to halting and reversing biodiversity loss and will help fight the effects of climate change.

28. Five Parks Canada sites newly recognized as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)

    Five Parks Canada sites newly recognized as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)

29. Minister Anandasangaree appoints Murray Rankin as Ministerial Special Representative to Address Legacy of Giant Mine

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced the appointment of Murray Rankin as a Ministerial Special Representative tasked with assessing the impacts of the legacy of the Giant Mine on historical Treaty rights and exploring potential pathways to resolution.

30. Minister Anandasangaree announces investment supporting mineral exploration promotion across all territories

    Today, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.

31. Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home

    Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.

32. Government of Canada provides update on the Federal Indian Hospitals class action

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Ann Cecile Hardy, court-appointed representative plaintiff, will provide an update on the Federal Indian Hospitals class action.

33. Canada and Quebec will make an important announcement regarding the protection of marine environment

    Canada and Quebec will make an important announcement regarding the protection of marine environment

34. National Indigenous leaders and Canada sign a letter of intent to advance the national space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples

    Today, Canada and National Indigenous leaders took an important step toward lasting reconciliation. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, joined National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak of the Assembly of First Nations, President Natan Obed of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council, in the signing of a Letter of Intent and a Collaboration Implementation Framework that further solidifies the permanent First Nations, Inuit and Métis presence in the heart of Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct.

35. Île-à-la-Crosse School Survivors and Canada sign Agreement-in-Principle

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, is joined by proposed representative plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, Donna Janvier, and David Chartier to announce that an Agreement-in-Principle has been reached in the class actions concerning Île-à-la-Crosse School.

36. Minister Anandasangaree and leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council announce next step for a permanent national space for Indigenous Peoples

    An announcement about a permanent national space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs will make the announcement with leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council.

37. Inaugural Board of Directors for the National Council for Reconciliation named

    In a historic step forward, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Transitional Committee for the National Council for Reconciliation Edith Cloutier, Mitch Case, and Mike DeGagne announced the selection of the Council’s inaugural Board of Directors.

38. Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation receives advance payment for specific claim regarding Treaty 22 and 23 land surrenders

    Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced an agreement in which Canada will make an advance payment of $30M to be applied against a future resolution of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation’s Treaty 22 and Treaty 23 specific claim.

39. Minister Anandasangaree and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation announce advance payment specific claim

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Claire Sault, Chief of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, will hold a media availability regarding an advanced payment specific claim.

40. Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for Nunavut housing construction

    Affordable housing is a priority for Nunavut. Communities across the territory face some of the most expensive shipping, material and labour costs for housing construction in Canada. The Government of Canada is working with Inuit, the territorial government and local businesses to develop Nunavut-based solutions that will see more Nunavummiut have their own home.

41. Investing in the Mauricie region’s economy

    Government of Canada grants over $5.5 million to projects that will contribute to local business growth.

42. Minister Anandasangaree announces investment in Iqaluit Elders Centre

    Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and independent lives strengthens community bonds, and give new pathways to connect generations.

43. Minister Anandasangaree delivers apology to Inuit families for Dundas Harbour relocations

    Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs apologized for the multiple, forced relocations of Inuit families from their home in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), Nunavut, to unfamiliar and unforgiving lands between 1934 and 1948.

44. Driftpile Cree Nation signs agreement with Canada supporting First Nations jurisdiction over child and family services

    Today, Chief Dwayne Laboucan, the elected Council of Driftpile Cree Nation, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed a service delivery agreement affirming Driftpile Cree Nation’s inherent right to self-governance over its children, youth, and families. This agreement supports the implementation of Driftpile Cree Nation’s Mihtatakaw Sîpiy Awasak Wiyasiwêwin (Driftpile River Children’s Law), using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

45. Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and Canada sign an Ontario Final Agreement to reform child and family services

    Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario.

46. Statement from Minister Anandasangaree marking 50 years of Modern Treaties in Canada with Indigenous leaders and governments at Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference

    The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: “I was honoured to join Modern Treaty partners at this week’s Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference, commemorating 50 years since the signing of the first Modern Treaty in Canada. We are proud of the progress we’ve made with Modern Treaty partners, creating new foundations for the revitalization of Indigenous self-governance, built on their unique identities and cultures. This anniversary is an opportunity for all people to learn about Modern Treaties and reflect on our shared journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

47. History made as ŦE,ITḴEN,IST I SȽEW̱ÁL,NOṈET SĆȺ,Í, a Joint Statement by the W̱SÁNEĆ Chiefs of Tsartlip, Tseycum First Nations, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation acknowledge the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation is the beneficiary of and successor to the North Saanich and South Saanich Treaties of 1852

    The Government of Canada, the province of British Columbia, and the Tsartlip and Tseycum First Nations – have signed the ŦE,ITḴEN,IST I SȽEW̱ÁL,NOṈET SĆȺ,Í, a joint statement that’s name translates to ‘Moving Forward and Speaking the Truth and Peace of Mind at Last’.

48. Minister Anandasangaree appoints Aluki Kotierk to lead external review of Nutrition North Canada

    The Government of Canada is working with Northern Indigenous partners to strengthen food security and ensure Nutrition North Canada (NNC) better meets their needs.

49. Minister Anandasangaree to announce key step forward in improving the Nutrition North Canada program

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement about the Nutrition North Canada program with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs.

50. Canada commits to sharing Vancouver (YVR) airport ground lease revenue with Musqueam to boost community development and economic growth

    Today, Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade (signing in counterpart), signed an agreement committing the Government of Canada to share a percentage of ground lease revenues with Musqueam Indian Band. These revenues are collected by the Government of Canada from the Vancouver Airport Authority.