Canada News Centre2026-05-06T08:07:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/05/ministers-alty-gull-masty-chartrand-and-valdez-issue-a-statement-on-red-dress-day.html

Today, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty; Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty; Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand; and Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rechie Valdez issued the following statement:

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-05-05T10:12:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/05/minister-rebecca-chartrand-highlights-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-help-workers-and-young-people-gain-skills-experience-and-support-t.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) met with students in Piping Industry Technical College to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to build trades and support Canada’s young people.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-05-01T11:51:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-chartrand-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-build-trades-and-support-canadas-young-people.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba to highlight recent investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to help workers and young people gain the skills, experience and support they need to succeed.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-04-30T16:44:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-alty-to-speak-at-first-nations-major-projects-coalition-conference.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will deliver remarks at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference in Toronto.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-04-30T09:28:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/04/minister-alty-highlights-indigenous-rights-health-and-climate-leadership-at-the-25th-united-nations-permanent-forum-on-indigenous-issues.html

On Monday, Indigenous leaders and government partners from around the world came together to mark the start of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. At the forum, Minister Alty was joined by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Elders, Ruth Mercredi, Minnie Grey, and Alberta Malcolm, as well as Reception keynote speaker Be’sha Blondin, and Senator Margo Greenwood.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-04-22T17:47:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/summit-charts-the-path-forward-for-northern-food-solutions.html

The Government of Canada thanks all participants—Food Banks Canada, Elders, Indigenous leaders, youth, harvesters, community organizations, researchers, non-profits, retailers, suppliers and government partners—for their contributions to the Food Sovereignty Summit.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-27T17:03:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-nine-indigenous-led-projects-that-will-focus-on-northern-food-security-and-access-inequality.html

The strength, knowledge, and priorities of Northern Indigenous communities are charting the path toward stronger local food systems.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-26T17:25:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/how-nutrition-north-canada-strengthens-food-security-and-sovereignty-builds-up-food-economies-and-bolsters-food-ecosystems.html

Together with Northerners, Indigenous Peoples, and partners, Nutrition North Canada strengthens food security and sovereignty, builds up food economies and bolsters food ecosystems in northern communities through several key programs

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-26T17:22:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/projects-funded-through-phase-2-of-the-food-security-research-grant.html

Nutrition North Canada's Food Security Research Grant is funding nine Indigenous-led projects that focus on food security and food access inequality in isolated northern communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-26T17:22:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/the-premiere-nation-des-innus-essipit-is-adding-new-land-to-its-community.html

Today, the Council of the Première Nation des Innus Essipit (CPNIE) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) announce the official completion of the first phase of the land addition to reserve (ATR) process in Essipit.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-26T11:45:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-chartrand-to-make-an-announcement-at-food-sovereignty-summit.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will be making an announcement at the Food Sovereignty Summit.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-24T13:58:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/ministers-alty-gull-masty-and-chartrand-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-international-womens-day.html

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honour the leadership, wisdom, and vision of First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. We recognize those who came before us and we honour the leaders, Knowledge Keepers, matriarchs, and advocates who carry this work forward today and those who will continue to shape the path ahead.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-08T11:08:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/mississaugas-of-the-credit-canada-and-ontario-celebrate-final-settlement-of-rouge-river-valley-tract-claim.html

Today, Chief Margaret Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation announced a final settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-07T11:39:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/eskasoni-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-and-retail-expansion.html

Today, Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 38 acres to Eskasoni First Nation through the Additions to Reserve process.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-05T15:04:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/membertou-first-nation-and-canada-announce-four-new-additions-to-reserve.html

Today, Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced four additions to reserve totalling 409.37 acres of land. The land additions will double Membertou First Nation’s existing land base, opening up the community’s ability to grow and plan for the future.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-04T13:04:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-alty-to-visit-eskasoni-first-nation.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands, economic development and the celebrations for 300th Anniversary of the 1726 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-04T11:01:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/minister-alty-to-visit-membertou-first-nation.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Terrance Paul of the Membertou First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands and economic development.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-03T16:25:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/canada-and-the-northwest-territories-strengthen-regulatory-coordination.html

The Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Regulatory Coordination that strengthens collaboration and alignment in their respective regulatory roles in the Northwest Territories, in partnership with Indigenous governments and organizations.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-01T19:32:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/canada-and-north-slave-metis-alliance-celebrate-key-step-toward-reconciliation.html

Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Alty, joined the North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) to celebrate an important milestone in reconciliation, with the Government of Canada’s recognition that the NSMA has Aboriginal rights as affirmed under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-28T14:12:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-and-government-of-northwest-territories-to-announce-steps-to-strengthen-regulatory-coordination-of-natural-resource-developmen.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Jay MacDonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Justice for the Government of the Northwest Territories, will announce at the Invest North of 60 Reception steps to strengthen regulatory coordination of natural resource development in the Northwest Territories.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-28T10:03:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/musqueam-and-canada-sign-historic-agreements-recognizing-rights-stewardship-and-fisheries.html

Today marks an important step forward for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm. Musqueam and Canada have signed landmark agreements recognizing Musqueam’s Aboriginal rights and strengthening Musqueam’s roles in fisheries, stewardship, and marine emergency management.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-20T14:08:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/yukon-first-nations-government-of-yukon-and-government-of-canada-leaders-meet-for-intergovernmental-forum.html

Today, Yukon First Nations and representatives from the governments of Yukon and Canada gathered on the Traditional Territories of Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council for the Intergovernmental Forum.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-18T18:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/yukon-intergovernmental-forum.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Government of Yukon Premier Currie Dixon, and Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Math’ieya Alatini will attend the Yukon Intergovernmental Forum.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-17T15:15:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/ministers-alty-gull-masty-chartrand-and-valdez-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-the-35th-annual-womens-memorial-march.html

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty; Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty; Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand; Minister of Women and Gender Equality Canada and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rechie Valdez issued the following statement:“The people who gathered on February 14, 1992, united in mourning over the tragic murder of a First Nations woman in the Downtown Eastside area of Vancouver, had an important message for the nation: We need to do better by Indigenous women and girls. Today, on the 35th Annual Women’s Memorial March, that call for a collective commitment to action is as important as ever...

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-14T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/co-chairs-convene-the-fourth-annual-national-indigenous-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-2.html

Today, President of the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc., Hilda Anderson-Pyrz; Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Alty; Minister of Seniors and Minister responsible for Women’s Equality, Government of New Brunswick, Dr. Lyne Chantal Boudreau; issued the following statement, reflecting the views of the co-chairs, after the fourth annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-12T16:20:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/canada-introduces-bill-for-self-government-treaty-with-the-manitoba-metis-federation.html

Today, with the support of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Government of the Red River Métis, the Honourable Rebecca Alty Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced Bill C-21. If passed, Bill C-21 will give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty – the first Self-Government Treaty reached with a Métis Government in Canada.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-12T11:45:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/co-chairs-to-provide-opening-remarks-at-third-annual-national-indigenous-federal-provincial-territorial-meeting-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-.html

Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, Chair of the National Family and Survivors Circle Inc., the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Dr. Lyne Chantal Boudreau, New Brunswick's Minister responsible for Women's Equality and Seniors, will provide opening remarks at the fourth annual National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-09T14:39:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-rebecca-chartrand-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Our global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. Affordability pressures—especially those related to food—require immediate support for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-30T15:35:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/millbrook-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-in-tufts-cove-nova-scotia.html

Today, Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 7 hectares (17.35 acres) to Millbrook First Nation through the Addition to Reserve process. This addition will open new opportunities for Millbrook First Nation: opportunities to plan, to grow, and to invest in the future.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-30T10:50:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-chartrand-in-winnipeg-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T16:10:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/minister-alty-to-visit-millbrook-first-nation.html

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation community’s reserve lands and economic development.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T13:24:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/former-students-of-ile-a-la-crosse-school-and-canada-sign-proposed-settlement-agreement.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development joined plaintiffs Louis Gardiner, Margaret Aubichon, Melvina Aubichon, Emile Janvier, Duane Favel, and Donna Janvier—to announce an agreement in the class action about the Île-à-la-Crosse School.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-29T12:58:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-make-an-important-announcement-regarding-the-ile-a-la-crosse-school-class-action.html

Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with plaintiffs, will be announcing an important step in the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-28T16:10:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/ministers-alty-gull-masty-chartrand-miller-and-senator-mccallum-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-national-ribbon-skirt-day.html

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty; Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty; Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand; Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Marc Miller; and Senator Mary Jane McCallum issued the following statement

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-01-04T09:00:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/james-smith-cree-nation-370-and-canada-reach-a-settlement-agreement-for-long-standing-land-grievances.html

Today, the Joint Chiefs of James Smith Cree Nation #370—Chief Calvin Sanderson of Chakastaypasin, Chief Kirby Constant of James Smith, and Chief Robert Head of Peter Chapman—and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a $713.8 million settlement agreement for a group of complex land claims.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-18T16:36:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/statement-by-ministers-alty-chartrand-and-gull-masty-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-the-truth-and-reconciliation-commissions-final-report.html

“Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action—laying the groundwork for reconciliation in Canada. This anniversary is a time to face the truth of our history, take stock of where we are, and reaffirm our commitment to the work that lies ahead. We know that reconciliation is a journey, and that there is still much more to do to realize the vision of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We remain committed to advancing this work in partnership with Survivors, Indigenous communities, and all those striving for healing and respect.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-15T09:12:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/first-nations-finance-authority-surpasses-4-billion-in-loans-since-its-founding.html

Today, Ernie Daniels, President and Chief Executive Officer of FNFA, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Chief Derek Epp, Ch'íyáqtel First Nation, BC and FNFA Board Chair to recognize FNFA's achievement of issuing more than $4 billion in financing since the organization was established. This has contributed to the creation of an estimated 39,000 jobs and $8.5 billion to Canada's economy.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-03T14:47:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/12/minister-alty-and-ernie-daniels-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-the-first-nations-finance-authority-to-announce-a-major-milestone-in-first.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Ernie Daniels, President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Finance Authority, will announce significant progress made to empowering First Nations through access to capital.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-12-02T12:47:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/canada-supports-the-nunatsiavut-governments-leadership-in-inuit-led-community-based-clean-energy-initiatives.html

Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions – bringing deep knowledge of the land and sea, and a tradition of innovation that strengthens communities across Nunatsiavut. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting that leadership with generational investments in clean, reliable energy that reflect local priorities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-28T13:14:46-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/the-honourable-rebecca-alty-announces-federal-investments-to-advance-inuit-led-clean-energy-initiatives0.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Johannes Lampe, President of the Nunatsiavut Government, will make an important announcement regarding federal investments to advance Inuit-led clean energy initiatives.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-28T10:27:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/inuit-crown-partnership-committee-leaders-discuss-collaboration-on-education-health-infrastructure-and-arctic-sovereignty-and-security.html

Yesterday in Ottawa, Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, co-chaired a meeting of the Inuit Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC).

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-25T10:54:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-1-billion-investment-to-strengthen-the-norths-trade-and-transportation-infrastructure.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced the $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund to support dual-use—civilian/community and defence—transportation projects that reinforce Canada's sovereignty, enable regional economic development, and connect Northern and Indigenous communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-21T14:59:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/canada-and-inuit-tapiriit-kanatami-to-provide-opening-remarks-at-the-meeting-of-the-inuit-crown-partnership-committee.html

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-21T08:41:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-trade-and-transportation-infrastructure.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement at the Yellowknife Airport to highlight federal budget infrastructure investments to build major infrastructure projects.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-20T16:24:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/ministers-of-crown-indigenous-relations-northern-and-arctic-affairs-and-indigenous-services-commemorate-louis-riel-day.html

I have nothing but my heart, and I have given it long ago to my country.' These were among Louis Riel's final words, spoken 140 years ago today.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-16T09:54:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/iqaluit-nukkiksautiit-hydroelectric-project-referred-to-the-major-projects-office.html

In a rapidly shifting global landscape, we are building One Canadian Economy turbo-charged by major nation-building projects that unleash our natural resources, diversify our products and markets, and create hundreds of thousands of high-paying careers for our workers, all while protecting the environment and upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-13T16:45:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/minister-alty-to-make-announcement-on-major-projects.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding nation-building projects that will connect and transform Canada's economy.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-13T12:09:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/ps-battiste-highlights-budget-investments-to-the-baddeck-recreational-facility.html

Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rule-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped – hurting companies, displacing workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-08T12:05:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/parliamentary-secretary-jaime-battiste-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-baddeck.html

Baddeck (Noca Scotia) — Please be advised that Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste will hold a media availability to highlight federal budget investments.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-07T12:14:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-chartrand-represents-canada-at-2025-arctic-circle-assembly--advancing-northern-led-climate-and-sovereignty-solutions.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-18T10:08:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/snuneymuxw-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-lands-to-the-nation-following-a-recent-land-claims-settlement-in-british-columbia.html

Today, Chief Mike Wyse of Snuneymuxw First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the increase of Snuneymuxw First Nation’s land base through the addition to reserve (ATR) process.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-16T13:06:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/mill-demolition-marks-progress-toward-mount-nansen-site-clean-up.html

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Jim Harrington, Project Director for the Mount Nansen Remediation Limited Partnership announced the tear down of the Mount Nansen Mine’s abandoned mill will begin this fall. Tearing down the mill site is a key step in making the area safe for people, wildlife, and the environment, and in addressing the mine’s environmental legacy.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-15T17:41:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/minister-alty-to-visit-the-snuneymuxw-first-nation.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Wyse of Snuneymuxw First Nation will make an important announcement regarding lands and economic development.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-15T11:37:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/ministers-alty-gull-masty-chartrand-and-valdez-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-sisters-in-spirit-day-and-the-national-day-of-action-for-missing-and.html

Today, we honour the lives, memories, and spirits of the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people who have gone missing or been murdered.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-04T09:01:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/10/survivors-flag-raised-in-honour-and-remembrance-on-parliament-hill.html

Today First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Residential School Survivors gathered on Parliament Hill, unceded territory of the Anishinabeg Algonquin, to re-raise the Survivors' Flag in honour of Residential School Survivors and in memory of the children who never returned home.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-10-01T12:22:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/09/survivors-of-residential-schools-to-hold-a-media-availability-at-the-survivors-flag-re-raising-event-on-parliament-hill.html

Survivors of residential schools will hold a media availability for the "Re-raising of the Survivors' Flag Ceremony" on Parliament Hill.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-09-29T10:35:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/09/tegoh-gotine-canada-and-the-government-of-the-northwest-territories-sign-final-self-government-agreement.html

Today, Sherry Hodgson, President of Tlegohli Got'ine Government Inc., Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories, signed the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę. The agreement supports the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę inherent right to make their own laws; preserve and protect their language and culture; run programs and services, including education and healthcare; and elect their own leadership.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-09-18T12:46:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/08/fishing-lake-first-nation-and-canada-reach-agricultural-benefits-settlement-agreement.html

Today, Chief Darcy Desjarlais of Fishing Lake First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-08-01T11:50:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/one-arrow-first-nation-and-canada-reach-farming-benefits-settlement.html

Today, Chief Janine Baldhead of One Arrow First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-31T15:50:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/big-river-first-nation-and-canada-reach-agricultural-benefits-settlement-agreement.html

Today, Chief Jonathan Bear of Big River First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's longstanding claims related to past treaty entitlements, including agricultural benefits, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-31T13:12:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/muscowpetung-saulteaux-nation-and-canada-reach-agricultural-benefits-agreement.html

Today, Chief Melissa Tavita of Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's Agricultural Benefits claim, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-30T18:53:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/community-values-and-sustainability-guide-new-governance-agreement-for-remediation-of-legacy-sites-near-carcross.html

Today, Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) and the Government of Canada marked a major milestone with the signing of a new Governance Agreement to guide the remediation of three significant legacy sites: the former Arctic Gold and Silver Mill and Tailings site, the former Venus Mill and Tailings site and the remaining contamination of the Chooutla site.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-29T18:06:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/flying-dust-first-nation-and-canada-reach-settlement-agreement.html

Today, Chief Tyson Bear of Flying Dust First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement to resolve a land-related claim between Canada and the First Nation.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-25T15:20:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/ministers-chartrand-alty-and-gull-masty-issue-statement-on-nunavut-day.html

On Nunavut Day, we celebrate the culture, strength, and achievements of Nunavummiut.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-09T11:38:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/07/brokenhead-ojibway-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve-in-manitoba.html

Adding land to reserves contributes to First Nations development of healthier, more sustainable communities, which benefits both their own and neighbouring communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-07-04T14:16:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/06/annual-report-tracks-canadas-progress-toward-addressing-the-national-crisis-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-2slgbtqi-people.html

Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is a national crisis that must end.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-06-03T13:20:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/06/joint-statement-by-ministers-alty-chartrand-gull-masty-and-guilbeault-on-national-indigenous-history-month.html

Today marks the start of National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the unique histories and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-06-01T10:17:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/05/ministers-anandasangaree-hajdu-and-guilbeault-issue-statement-on-red-dress-day-2025.html

“On Red Dress Day, we honour every First Nations, Inuit, and Métis woman, girl, and 2SLGBTQI+ person who has gone missing or been murdered in Canada. We recognize the strength and courage of families, survivors, and communities who continue to advocate for the dignity and justice of their loved ones."

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-05-05T11:18:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/statement-from-minister-anandasangaree-to-ashlee-shingooses-family-and-community.html

Today, the Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the identity of the missing woman who had been named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe - Buffalo Woman as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-26T22:36:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/canada-and-three-innu-first-nations-sign-a-consultation-protocol-to-strengthen-nation-to-nation-dialogue.html

Today, the Chiefs Gilbert Dominique, Martin Dufour et Réal Tettaut of the Innu First Nations of Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Essipit and Nutashkuan and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, emphasized that the signing of this protocol marks a renewed commitment to a Nation-to-Nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, and collaboration.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-22T13:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/canada-and-first-nations-in-the-prairies-reach-agreements-on-critical-agricultural-benefit-claims.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, is pleased to announce a third wave of agricultural benefit-specific claim settlements has been reached with First Nations this fiscal year.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-21T15:35:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/statement-from-minister-anandasangaree-to-marcedes-myrans-family-and-community.html

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-17T18:43:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/kiashke-zaaging-anishinaabek-and-canada-mark-historic-settlement-to-address-the-first-nations-treaty-reserve-claim.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-08T18:00:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-nunavut-tunngavik-incorporated-and-government-of-nunavut-sign-implementation-contract-under-nunavut-agreement.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-08T16:55:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-ontario-and-canada-announce-proposed-settlement-and-next-steps-on-rouge-river-valley-tract-claim.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-08T14:14:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/canada-to-provide-advance-payments-on-active-claims-to-14-treaty-land-entitlement-committee-of-manitoba-first-nations.html

“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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-08T10:01:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/statement-from-minister-anandasangaree-to-morgan-harris-family-and-community.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-08T08:17:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-the-president-of-nunavut-tunngavik-inc-and-the-premier-of-nunavut-announce-key-step-forward-to-implementing-the-nunavut-agr.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T20:21:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/musqueam-and-canada-take-a-key-step-forward-with-self-government-agreement-initialling.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T19:24:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-and-treaty-land-entitlement-committee-president-chief-nelson-genaille-announce-agreement-for-treaty-land-entitlement-commit.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T18:24:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/tsleil-waututh-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-a-reconciliation-agreement.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T16:52:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-and-tsleil-waututh-nation-to-sign-a-reconciliation-agreement.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-07T13:41:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-and-musqueam-announce-key-milestone-on-self-government-agreement.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-06T17:56:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/final-agreement-reached-to-resolve-hardy-class-action.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-06T12:03:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-appoints-murray-rankin-as-ministerial-special-representative-to-address-legacy-of-giant-mine.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-06T09:01:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-provides-update-on-the-federal-indian-hospitals-class-action.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-05T11:00:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/national-indigenous-leaders-and-canada-sign-a-letter-of-intent-to-advance-the-national-space-for-first-nations-inuit-and-metis-peoples.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-04T14:12:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/ile-a-la-crosse-school-survivors-and-canada-sign-agreement-in-principle.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-04T11:11:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-and-leaders-of-the-assembly-of-first-nations-inuit-tapiriit-kanatami-and-the-metis-national-council-announce-next-step-for-.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-03T15:45:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/inaugural-board-of-directors-for-the-national-council-for-reconciliation-named.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-03T12:09:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/03/mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-receives-advance-payment-for-specific-claim-regarding-treaty-22-and-23-land-surrenders.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-03-02T14:30:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-and-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-announce-advance-payment-specific-claim.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-28T18:16:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-delivers-apology-to-inuit-families-for-dundas-harbour-relocations.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-27T15:48:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/statement-from-minister-anandasangaree-marking-50-years-of-modern-treaties-in-canada-with-indigenous-leaders-and-governments-at-land-claims-agreeme.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-25T20:11:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/history-made-as-eitkenist-i-sewalnonet-sci-a-joint-statement-by-the-wsanec-chiefs-of-tsartlip-tseycum-first-nations-the-minister-of-crown-indigenou.html

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’.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-25T19:06:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-appoints-aluki-kotierk-to-lead-external-review-of-nutrition-north-canada.html

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-25T14:24:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-key-step-forward-in-improving-the-nutrition-north-canada-program.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-25T10:17:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/canada-commits-to-sharing-vancouver-yvr-airport-ground-lease-revenue-with-musqueam-to-boost-community-development-and-economic-growth.html

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.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-24T15:21:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-and-musqueam-to-sign-historic-vancouver-international-airport-revenue-sharing-agreement.html

Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, along with Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, will announce the signing of an agreement to share a percentage of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) ground lease revenues.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-23T09:00:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/02/canada-and-cumberland-house-cree-nation-reach-land-claim-settlement-agreement.html

Chief Rene Chaboyer and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced that Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement agreement for the Cumberland House Cree Nation – IR100A Specific Claim.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-02-21T15:05:21-05:00