Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs CanadaCanada News Centre2024-03-27T08:54:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMP McLeod announces $15 million to Indigenous governments and organizations affected by 2023 wildfireshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/mp-mcleod-announces-15-million-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-affected-by-2023-wildfires.htmlMP McLeod announces $15 million to Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories affected by 2023 wildfiresCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-26T17:00:10-04:00The Government of Canada to announce supports to Indigenous governments and organizations of the Northwest Territories affected by the 2023 wildfireshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-supports-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-of-the-northwest-territories-affected-by-the-2023-wildfires.htmlThe Government of Canada to announce supports to Indigenous governments and organizations of the Northwest Territories affected by the 2023 wildfiresCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-25T09:30:21-04:00Minister Vandal announces federal funding towards Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link to advance clean energy transition and broadband service delivery to the Kivalliq region of Nunavuthttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-towards-kivalliq-hydro-fibre-link-to-advance-clean-energy-transition-and-broadband-service-delivery-to-th.htmlToday, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, CanNor and PrairiesCan, announced in a keynote address to the Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium that Nukik Corporation is receiving an additional $2.8 million in funding from Canada’s Northern REACHE Program to advance the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project to the next phase of development. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-21T10:55:47-04:00English River First Nation and the Government of Canada sign agreement on Canada’s failure to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/english-river-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-agreement-on-canadas-failure-to-uphold-the-cows-and-ploughs-promise-in-treaty-10.htmlThe Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-14T13:34:59-04:00Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and Canada move forward on reconciliation as Treaty Partnershttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/inuvialuit-regional-corporation-and-canada-move-forward-on-reconciliation-as-treaty-partners.htmlAddressing the harms suffered by Survivors, their families and communities is at the heart of reconciliation and is essential to renewing and building relationships with Indigenous partners, communities, and governments in Canada.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-06T14:35:59-05:00Standing Buffalo and Canada sign roadmap to advance reconciliation and rebuild their relationshiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/standing-buffalo-and-canada-sign-roadmap-to-advance-reconciliation-and-rebuild-their-relationship.htmlToday, Chief Rodger Redman of Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation (“Standing Buffalo”) and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that the parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Advancing Reconciliation that determines how the parties will work together on shared solutions to deliver results on community priorities.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-01T14:24:05-05:00New co-developed Consultation Protocol between Kitselas First Nation and Canada that will strengthen the stewardship of Kitselas Territoryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/new-co-developed-consultation-protocol-between-kitselas-first-nation-and-canada-that-will-strengthen-the-stewardship-of-kitselas-territory.htmlToday, Chief Glenn Bennett of Kitselas First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a Consultation Protocol Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-23T22:00:09-05:00Kitselas First Nation and Canada to celebrate the signing of a new agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/kitselas-first-nation-and-canada-to-celebrate-the-signing-of-a-new-agreement.htmlChief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a co-developed Consultation Protocol.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-22T11:18:19-05:00Matsqui First Nation to receive more than $59 million in effort to address past wronghttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/matsqui-first-nation-to-receive-more-than-59-million-in-effort-to-address-past-wrong.htmlThe Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-21T12:24:06-05:00Lake Babine Nation and Canada to make a funding announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/lake-babine-nation-and-canada-to-make-a-funding-announcement.htmlLake Babine Nation and Canada to make a funding announcementCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-20T19:27:20-05:00Matsqui First Nation and Canada to make an announcement on an important settlementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/matsqui-first-nation-and-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-an-important-settlement.htmlMatsqui First Nation and Canada to make an announcement on an important settlementCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-20T15:16:24-05:00Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien’s statement of support on the 33rd anniversary of the Women’s Memorial Marchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/ministers-anandasangaree-vandal-hajdu-and-iens-statement-of-support-on-the-33rd-anniversary-of-the-womens-memorial-march.htmlToday, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor; and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statementCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-14T12:05:52-05:00Co-chairs issue statement on progress made towards shared priorities at roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/co-chairs-issue-statement-on-progress-made-towards-shared-priorities-at-roundtable-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-two-spirit-and-ge.htmlToday the Chair of the National Families and Survivors Circle Inc., Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, and the Minister of Families for the Government of Manitoba, Nahanni Fontaine, issued the following statement after the second annual Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial roundtable on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-08T19:22:28-05:00Canada introduces legislation to recognize the Haida Nation’s inherent rights of governance and self-determinationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/canada-introduces-legislation-to-recognize-the-haida-nations-inherent-rights-of-governance-and-self-determination.htmlToday, with the support of the Haida Nation and the Government of British Columbia, the Government Representative in the Senate, Senator Marc Gold, introduced Bill S-16, An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the Haida Nation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-08T15:56:45-05:00Major milestone toward the Haida Nation’s goal of self-determinationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/major-milestone-toward-the-haida-nations-goal-of-self-determination.htmlThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the President of the Council of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis, to hold a press conference regarding a major milestone in the Haida Nation’s journey toward self-determination.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-07T18:01:02-05:00Métis Nation Leaders and Cabinet Ministers agree to co-development principles and advance shared priorities to make life better for Métishttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/02/metis-nation-leaders-and-cabinet-ministers-agree-to-co-development-principles-and-advance-shared-priorities-to-make-life-better-for-metis.htmlLeadership from across the Métis Nation met with federal Cabinet Ministers on January 31 in Ottawa to drive progress on shared priorities, including economic development, education, health, justice, and policing.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-02-01T09:58:17-05:00Métis National Council and Governing Members and Federal Cabinet Ministers to meet in Ottawahttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/metis-national-council-and-governing-members-and-federal-cabinet-ministers-to-meet-in-ottawa.htmlMinister Anandasangaree, federal cabinet Ministers and Métis Leaders to meet to advance work on joint priorities outlined in the Canada Métis-Nation Accord.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-30T09:53:32-05:00Snuneymuxw First Nation and Canada sign historic land reconciliation agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/snuneymuxw-first-nation-and-canada-sign-historic-land-reconciliation-agreement.htmlToday, Chief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a historic Interim Land Reconciliation Agreement, that will allocate 80.09 hectares of land (the “Camp Nanaimo Lands on Te’tuxwtun”) to be set aside as a reserve for the Snuneymuxw First Nation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-27T10:30:00-05:00Canada and Snuneymuxw First Nation to celebrate the signing of a historic agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/canada-and-snuneymuxw-first-nation-to-celebrate-the-signing-of-a-historic-agreement.htmlChief Michael Wyse of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a historic agreement related to Snuneymuxw First Nation lands.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-26T18:08:56-05:00Canada thanks community for delivering plans to search the Prairie Green Landfill – Treaty 1 Territoryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/canada-thanks-community-for-delivering-plans-to-search-the-prairie-green-landfill--treaty-1-territory.html"I sincerely thank Long Plain First Nation and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for the work plans to search the Prairie Green Landfill. These plans outline potential strategies to address personnel training, equipment procurement, and hazardous, toxic, and biohazardous waste management."Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-25T20:39:24-05:00The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. to sign the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement in Iqaluithttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/the-government-of-canada-the-government-of-nunavut-and-nunavut-tunngavik-inc-to-sign-the-nunavut-lands-and-resources-devolution-agreement-in-iqaluit.htmlAluki Kotierk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut, will participate in the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement signing ceremony in Iqaluit.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-18T11:10:41-05:00Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Parliamentary Secretary Atwin issue a statement of support on National Ribbon Skirt Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/01/ministers-anandasangaree-vandal-hajdu-and-parliamentary-secretary-atwin-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-national-ribbon-skirt-day.htmlToday marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-01-04T09:11:19-05:00Government of Canada requests research proposals to address northern contaminants and plastic pollutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-requests-research-proposals-to-address-northern-contaminants-and-plastic-pollution.htmlToday, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the launch of the annual call for proposals for research and monitoring projects of contaminants originating from other parts of the world. These contaminants are transported through air and sea currents to the North and Arctic.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-18T09:30:12-05:00Partnership between Harvesters Support Grant recipients in Ontario and Manitoba, food banks and charities will bring food bank operations to 43 isolated, northern communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/partnership-between-harvesters-support-grant-recipients-in-ontario-and-manitoba-food-banks-and-charities-will-bring-food-bank-operations-to-43-isol.htmlToday, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, congratulated Wiiche’iwaymagon members, food bank agencies and charities, and Arctic Gateway, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a traditional ceremony and will be working together to strengthen food security in northern Manitoba and Ontario communities.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-13T14:06:23-05:00Yukon First Nations leaders, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada commemorate historic day at Intergovernmental Forum in Ottawahttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/yukon-first-nations-leaders-government-of-yukon-and-government-of-canada-commemorate-historic-day-at-intergovernmental-forum-in-ottawa.htmlTreaty 8 First Nations of Alberta This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations, and the Council of Yukon First Nations.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-04T16:45:46-05:00Indigenous-led data and healing projects funded through Budget 2021https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/indigenous-led-data-and-healing-projects-funded-through-budget-20210.htmlIn June 2022, the Government of Canada launched a call for proposals, through which 18 projects were selected to receive funding via single and/or multi-year agreements. Between 2021 and 2026, the Government of Canada will have provided approximately $8.4 million in funding to support Indigenous-led data projects. This program responds to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which calls upon all governments (in Calls for Justice 5.24, 16.44, 17.2, and 18.4) to collect and provide disaggregated and distinctions-based data to address the root causes of violence.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-04T10:41:30-05:00Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for 31 Indigenous-led projects that will contribute to ending violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-anandasangaree-announces-funding-for-31-indigenous-led-projects-that-will-contribute-to-ending-violence-against-indigenous-women-girls-and.htmlToday, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced over $13 million in funding for 31 Indigenous-led projects to keep working to put an end to violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-04T10:41:21-05:00Grand Chief Peter Johnston, Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Dan Vandal to hold media availability following the closing of the Yukon Intergovernmental Forumhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/12/grand-chief-peter-johnston-premier-ranj-pillai-and-minister-dan-vandal-to-hold-media-availability-following-the-closing-of-the-yukon-intergovernmen.htmlPlease be advised that Peter Johnston, Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations; the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon; and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs will be available to answer questions from the media following the closing of the Yukon Intergovernmental Forum, which will be hosted in Ottawa for the first time.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-12-01T14:11:39-05:00Metlakatla First Nation and Canada settle Cloyah Bay claim for $5 millionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/metlakatla-first-nation-and-canada-settle-cloyah-bay-claim-for-5-million.htmlToday, Robert Nelson, Chief Councillor of the Metlakatla First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement of the Cloyah Bay Specific Claim in the traditional territory of the Metlakatla First Nation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-16T17:29:00-05:00c̓išaaʔatḥ (Tseshaht) First Nation and the Government of Canada announce funding to locate and commemorate missing children that attended Alberni Residential Schoolhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/cisaaath-tseshaht-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-announce-funding-to-locate-and-commemorate-missing-children-that-attended-alberni-resid.htmlThe location of unmarked burials at former residential school sites across Canada continues to be a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in these institutions.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-16T15:30:14-05:00Canada and Sc’ianew First Nation to launch the construction of a Community Cultural Centre at Spirit Bayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-and-scianew-first-nation-to-launch-the-construction-of-a-community-cultural-centre-at-spirit-bay.htmlToday, Chief Russ Chipps, council members Sheeba Sawyer and Traci-Lynn Pateman of the Sc’ianew First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced $5,439,245 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program, for the construction of the Community Cultural Space Centre.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-16T14:00:40-05:00Ministers of Northern Affairs, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Indigenous Services commemorate Louis Riel Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/ministers-of-northern-affairs-crown-indigenous-relations-and-indigenous-services-commemorate-louis-riel-day.htmlThe Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement today on Louis Riel Day.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-16T10:00:05-05:00Canada and Sc'ianew First Nation to launch construction of Community Cultural Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-and-scianew-first-nation-to-launch-construction-of-community-cultural-centre.htmlChief Russ Chipps; council members Sheeba Sawyer and Traci-Lynn Pateman of the Sc'ianew First Nation; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will announce the launch of the construction of a Community Cultural Centre at Spirit Bay.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-15T12:00:19-05:00Minister Anandasangaree and Chief Councillor Robert Nelson to speak to media on the Cloyah Bay Settlement Agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-anandasangaree-and-chief-councillor-robert-nelson-to-speak-to-media-on-the-cloyah-bay-settlement-agreement.htmlPlease be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Robert Nelson, Chief Councillor of Metlakatla First Nation, will speak to media on the Cloyah Bay Settlement Agreement.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-14T14:04:58-05:00Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new Addition to Reservehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/eskasoni-first-nation-and-canada-announce-new-addition-to-reserve.htmlToday, Eskasoni First Nation and the Government of Canada announced the signing of a conditional ministerial order for an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community. Once the land transfer is completed, 85.5 hectares will be added to the community’s land base. Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Chief Leroy Denny for the announcement.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-14T13:13:48-05:00Minister Anandasangaree will be joining Chief Thompson in community for a signing ceremony to mark historic settlement agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-anandasangaree-will-be-joining-chief-thompson-in-community-for-a-signing-ceremony-to-mark-historic-settlement-agreement.htmlPlease be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Alice Thompson of Leq'á:mel First Nation, will announce a historic settlement agreement.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-10T18:05:44-05:00Leq'á:mel First Nation and Government of Canada reach agreement to right historic wronghttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/leqamel-first-nation-and-government-of-canada-reach-agreement-to-right-historic-wrong.htmlToday, Chief Alice Thompson, Leq’á:mel First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the Leq’á:mel First Nation’s Klatwaas Colonial Reserve Reduction Specific Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-10T17:31:08-05:00Canada and Eskasoni First Nation to announce an important step regarding an Addition to Reservehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-and-eskasoni-first-nation-to-announce-an-important-step-regarding-an-addition-to-reserve.htmlChief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-11-10T16:50:01-05:00Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee Leaders met in Ottawa to drive progress on shared priorities for building a prosperous Inuit Nunangathttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/inuit-crown-partnership-committee-leaders-met-in-ottawa-to-drive-progress-on-shared-priorities-for-building-a-prosperous-inuit-nunangat.htmlSince the signing of the Inuit Nunangat Declaration in 2017, the Government of Canada and Inuit leaders have continued to meet three times annually and work together through the ICPC towards a renewed Inuit-Crown relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, and cooperation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-31T12:17:49-04:00Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to provide opening remarks at the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committeehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-and-inuit-tapiriit-kanatami-to-provide-opening-remarks-at-the-meeting-of-the-inuit-crown-partnership-committee.htmlPresident of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will provide opening remarks at the meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-27T10:06:13-04:00Minister Vandal represents Canada at 2023 Arctic Circle Assembly in Icelandhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-vandal-represents-canada-at-2023-arctic-circle-assembly-in-iceland.htmlThe Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs has concluded his participation at the Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 19 to 22, 2023.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-23T09:58:50-04:00Indigenous and northern climate leaders make international impact at Adaptation Futures Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/indigenous-and-northern-climate-leaders-make-international-impact-at-adaptation-futures-conference.htmlToday, more than 100 Indigenous and northern climate leaders from across Canada joined the international climate change adaptation community in Montreal for the 7th edition of the Adaptation Futures Conference. Throughout the week, more than 1,500 global experts in climate adaptation are gathering at the conference to present their work, discuss emerging and innovative issues, and build networks.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-17T09:21:13-04:00Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 4th annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/northern-and-indigenous-partners-gather-for-the-4th-annual-arctic-and-northern-policy-framework-leadership-committee-meeting.htmlThrough the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework), Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners are working collaboratively to develop long-lasting opportunities for residents of the North and Arctic, including Indigenous Peoples, that support the region’s unique needs and protect its rich natural environment while building a strong and sustainable economy that leaves no one behind.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-13T18:00:48-04:00Government of Canada announces funding to examine the next step outlined in the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report – Treaty 1 Territoryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-examine-the-next-step-outlined-in-the-prairie-green-landfill-feasibility-study-report--treaty-1-territory.htmlToday, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree announced an additional $740,000 in funding to Long Plain First Nation to determine in greater detail the scope of a search, as described in the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-04T12:40:22-04:00Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/10/ministers-anandasangaree-vandal-hajdu-and-ien-issue-a-statement-of-support-on-sisters-in-spirit-day-and-the-national-day-of-action-for-missing-and-0.htmlMinisters Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-10-04T10:46:24-04:00Joint Statement by Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, Vandal, St-Onge, and Virani on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/joint-statement-by-ministers-anandasangaree-hajdu-vandal-st-onge-and-virani-on-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation.htmlToday, we honour and remember the children who never returned home, and those who continue to live with the trauma of residential schools. Survivors, their families, and communities have lived with the horrific legacy of residential schools for generations, and these impacts are still being felt.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-30T09:29:00-04:00Canada apologizes to the Williams Lake First Nation for the historical wrongs related to the Village Site Specific Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-apologizes-to-the-williams-lake-first-nation-for-the-historical-wrongs-related-to-the-village-site-specific-claim.htmlToday, Chief Willie Sellars of the Williams Lake First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, gathered in Williams Lake, where the Minister delivered an apology on behalf of Canada to the First Nation for the harms suffered as a result of the unlawful and wrongful actions that separated the First Nation from their village lands.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-10T15:58:22-04:00Public Apology from the Government of Canada Related to the Williams Lake First Nation Village Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/public-apology-from-the-government-of-canada-related-to-the-williams-lake-first-nation-village-claim.html“The Government of Canada accepts responsibility for this historic injustice and expresses its deep regret and sincere apology to the First Nation for the harms suffered. This apology and negotiated settlement is a step toward a renewed relationship with the community, and one that was necessary in order for Canada to be an honest and accountable Treaty partner. Thank you to Chief Sellars and all those who made this historic day possible.”The Honourable Gary AnandasangareeMinister of Crown-Indigenous RelationsCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-10T15:58:14-04:00The Government of Canada hosts the Fifth Convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girlshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/the-government-of-canada-hosts-the-fifth-convening-of-the-trilateral-working-group-on-violence-against-indigenous-women-and-girls.htmlOn September 6 and 7, 2023, the Government of Canada chaired the Fifth Convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls in collaboration with Indigenous leaders from Canada, the United States, and Mexico, global subject-matter experts, and officials from the governments of Mexico and the United States. Discussions at this year’s convening focused on human trafficking and access to justice.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-08T14:07:15-04:00Canada apologizes to Williams Lake First Nation for historic wrongs related to the Village Site Specific Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-apologizes-to-williams-lake-first-nation-for-historic-wrongs-related-to-the-village-site-specific-claim.htmlThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will deliver an official apology to Williams Lake First Nation and Chief Willie Sellars for historical wrongs related to their village site.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-08T13:25:00-04:00Canada and Flat Bay Band-No’kmaq Village partner to launch Mary Webb’s Gathering Place Building Projecthttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-and-flat-bay-band-nokmaq-village-partner-to-launch-mary-webbs-gathering-place-building-project.htmlToday, Chief Joanne Miles and Chief Executive Officer Liz LaSaga from the Flat Bay Band-No’kmaq Village, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, in the name of Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced $2.4 million in funding, provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program for the construction of the new Mary Webb’s Gathering Place.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-08T13:07:18-04:00Canada and Flat Bay Band-No’kmaq Village announce the upcoming construction of a new cultural centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/09/canada-and-flat-bay-band-nokmaq-village-announce-the-upcoming-construction-of-a-new-cultural-centre.htmlChief Joanne Miles and Chief Executive Officer Liz LaSaga of the Flat Bay Band-No’kmaq Village; the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Scott Reid, Member of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce the launch of a project to build a new cultural centre in the community called Mary Webb’s Gathering Place.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-09-07T15:27:47-04:00Premier Caroline Cochrane, Minister Dan Vandal, Minister Randy Boissonnault and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will visit the wildfire evacuee reception centre at the Edmonton EXPO Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/premier-caroline-cochrane-minister-dan-vandal-minister-randy-boissonnault-and-mayor-amarjeet-sohi-will-visit-the-wildfire-evacuee-reception-centre-.htmlPlease be advised that the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and his Worship Amarjeet Sohi Mayor, City of Edmonton will visit the wildfire evacuee reception centre at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-29T17:31:44-04:00Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and the Government of Canada close historic 1909 Surrender Specific Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/muscowpetung-saulteaux-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-close-historic-1909-surrender-specific-claim.htmlToday, Melissa Tavita, Chief of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation 1909 Surrender Specific Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-21T14:04:59-04:00ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation and Canada reach settlement agreement on Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/akisqnuk-first-nation-and-canada-reach-settlement-agreement-on-elkhorn-ranch-specific-claim.htmlToday, the ʔAkisq̓nuk Chief and Council and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement regarding the ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation’s Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-18T12:00:04-04:00Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada, Northwest Territories and Yukon sign historic Western Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accordhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/inuvialuit-regional-corporation-canada-northwest-territories-and-yukon-sign-historic-western-arctic--tariuq-offshore-accord0.htmlToday, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer Duane Ningaqsiq Smith; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories; and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon, signed the Western Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accord on behalf of their respective governments.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-10T17:37:14-04:00Statement in support of Education Jurisdiction Agreements in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/statement-in-support-of-education-jurisdiction-agreements-in-british-columbia.htmlToday, Tyrone McNeil, First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) President; Stephanie Atleo, First Nations Education Authority (FNEA) President; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Rachna Singh, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statementCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-10T14:33:32-04:00Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada, Northwest Territories and the Yukon to make an important announcement in Inuvikhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/inuvialuit-regional-corporation-canada-northwest-territories-and-the-yukon-to-make-an-important-announcement-in-inuvik.htmlPlease be advised that Duane Ningaqsiq Smith, Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories; and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon, will make a significant announcement on behalf of their respective governments.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-09T16:08:28-04:00Statement from Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Vandal on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peopleshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/statement-from-ministers-anandasangaree-hajdu-and-vandal-on-the-international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples.htmlThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement todayCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-09T15:05:14-04:00The Seine River First Nation, Canada and Ontario reach settlement on Treaty 3 Flooding Claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/the-seine-river-first-nation-canada-and-ontario-reach-settlement-on-treaty-3-flooding-claim.htmlToday, Chief John Kabatay Sr. of the Seine River First Nation; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced the successful settlement of a tripartite agreement between the Seine River First Nation, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, regarding the Seine River First Nation’s Treaty 3 Flooding Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-08T16:14:22-04:00Kinistin Saulteaux Nation and Government of Canada settle agricultural benefits specific claimhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/kinistin-saulteaux-nation-and-government-of-canada-settle-agricultural-benefits-specific-claim.htmlToday, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Specific Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-02T12:16:00-04:00Canada settles Treaty Salaries specific claims with fourteen First Nations under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/canada-settles-treaty-salaries-specific-claims-with-fourteen-first-nations-under-treaty-4-and-treaty-6.htmlFourteen First Nations under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 and #GC reach settlement agreements for Treaty Salaries specific claims.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-01T14:28:52-04:00Canada and the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to announce an important specific claim settlement agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/08/canada-and-the-kinistin-saulteaux-nation-to-announce-an-important-specific-claim-settlement-agreement.htmlCanada and the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to announce an important specific claim settlement agreementCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-08-01T09:58:10-04:00Whitecap Dakota Nation and Government of Canada celebrate Self-government Treaty at community ceremonyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/whitecap-dakota-nation-and-government-of-canada-celebrate-self-government-treaty-at-community-ceremony.htmlToday, Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota Nation, community members and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, attended a ceremony to celebrate A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-31T16:01:03-04:00Canada and several Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 First Nations to mark settlement agreements for Treaty Salaries Specific Claimshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/canada-and-several-treaty-4-and-treaty-6-first-nations-to-mark-settlement-agreements-for-treaty-salaries-specific-claims.htmlThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will join Chiefs and members of the communities of a number of Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 First Nations to celebrate settlement agreements regarding Treaty Salaries Specific Claims.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-31T10:58:06-04:00Specific claim settlement agreement reached between Gitanmaax Band and Government of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/specific-claim-settlement-agreement-reached-between-gitanmaax-band-and-government-of-canada.htmlToday, Tracey Woods, Chief of the Gitanmaax Band, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Gitanmaax Band’s Surrender of 36 acres of Indian Reserve No. 1 Specific Claim.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-28T12:30:00-04:00Canada and Whitecap Dakota Nation to celebrate Self-Government Treatyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/canada-and-whitecap-dakota-nation-to-celebrate-self-government-treaty.htmlThe Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will join Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota Nation and community members at a ceremony to celebrate A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-28T12:00:00-04:00The Haida Nation, British Columbia and Canada sign the Nang K̲’uula • Nang K̲'úulaas Recognition Agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/the-haida-nation-british-columbia-and-canada-sign-the-nang-kuula--nang-kuulaas-recognition-agreement.htmlToday, the Haida Nation, British Columbia and Canada announced the conclusion of the signing of a co-developed recognition agreement. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-18T16:02:54-04:00Canada supports Indigenous wellness and culture feasibility studies in New Brunswick to advance self-determination and reconciliationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/canada-supports-indigenous-wellness-and-culture-feasibility-studies-in-new-brunswick-to-advance-self-determination-and-reconciliation.htmlToday, Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-12T10:20:39-04:00Ministers Vandal, Miller, and Hajdu issue statement on Nunavut Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/ministers-vandal-miller-and-hajdu-issue-statement-on-nunavut-day.htmlToday on Nunavut Day, we join communities across the territory to celebrate as we mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act, which led to Nunavut being recognized as an official territory within Canada.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-09T12:02:05-04:00Big Grassy and Ojibways of Onigaming First Nations, Canada, and Ontario settle the First Nations’ flooding specific claimshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/07/big-grassy-and-ojibways-of-onigaming-first-nations-canada-and-ontario-settle-the-first-nations-flooding-specific-claims.htmlToday, Chief Lynn Indian of Big Grassy First Nation; Chief Jeff Copenace of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced that the Big Grassy and Ojibways of Onigaming First Nations, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Ontario have concluded tripartite negotiations and reached a settlement agreement for the First Nations’ flooding claims.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-07-06T08:47:02-04:00Canada and Whitecap Dakota Nation mark Royal Assent of legislation for Self-Government Treatyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-and-whitecap-dakota-nation-mark-royal-assent-of-legislation-for-self-government-treaty.htmlToday, Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that Bill C-51 received Royal Assent in Parliament on June 22, 2023, which will bring into effect A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-30T13:02:18-04:00Government of Canada announces funding to four Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that support and empower 2SLGBTQI+ peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-four-indigenous-womens-and-2slgbtqi-organizations-that-support-and-empower-2slgbtqi-people.htmlToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that close to $2 million in funding has been allocated to five projects undertaken by four Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-30T11:53:04-04:00Projects funded through the Budget 2021 Initiative: Supporting Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ organizationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/projects-funded-through-the-budget-2021-initiative-supporting-indigenous-2slgbtqi-organizations.htmlThe Supporting Indigenous Women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program provides contribution funding to Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that are working towards making meaningful systemic change in Canada while ensuring the grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people are at the forefront of all levels of government.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-30T11:49:39-04:00Final agreement reached to resolve Percival class actionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/final-agreement-reached-to-resolve-percival-class-action.htmlToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-29T11:54:07-04:00Residential School Documents Advisory Committee confirms membership at inaugural meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/residential-school-documents-advisory-committee-confirms-membership-at-inaugural-meeting.htmlToday, following the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee's inaugural meeting, Cadmus Delorme, former Chief of Cowessess First Nation and Chairperson of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee; Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR); and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations, announced the membership of the Committee and provided an update on the exercise to identify documents related to residential schools.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-28T18:21:02-04:00Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to announce inaugural membership of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committeehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-and-the-national-centre-for-truth-and-reconciliation-to-announce-inaugural-membership-of-the-residential-school-documents-advisory-committee.htmlCadmus Delorme, Chairperson of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee; a representative of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will announce the members of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee, and provide an update on the exercise to identify residential school-related documents.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-27T15:16:57-04:00New agreement creates opportunities for local Indigenous Peoples to participate in the Giant Mine Remediation Projecthttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/new-agreement-creates-opportunities-for-local-indigenous-peoples-to-participate-in-the-giant-mine-remediation-project.htmlToday, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of Canada celebrated the signing of a procurement framework agreement with respect to the Giant Mine Remediation Project, which is the culmination of continued partnership and collaboration.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-22T12:03:00-04:00Government of Canada introduces self-government bill with Métis Nation partnershttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-introduces-self-government-bill-with-metis-nation-partners.htmlGovernment of Canada introduces self-government bill with Métis Nation partnersCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-21T15:59:44-04:00Joint Statement by Ministers Rodriguez, Miller, Hajdu and Vandal on National Indigenous Peoples Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/joint-statement-by-ministers-rodriguez-miller-hajdu-and-vandal-on-national-indigenous-peoples-day.htmlJune 21st is National Indigenous Peoples DayCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-21T10:56:45-04:00Survivors of residential schools and Minister Miller to hold a media availability at Survivors’ Flag raising event on Parliament Hillhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/survivors-of-residential-schools-and-minister-miller-to-hold-a-media-availability-at-survivors-flag-raising-event-on-parliament-hill.htmlSurvivors of residential schools and Minister Miller to hold a media availability at Survivors’ Flag raising event on Parliament HillCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-20T19:00:25-04:00New amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act receive Royal Assenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/new-amendments-to-the-first-nations-fiscal-management-act-receive-royal-assent.htmlToday, C.T. (Manny) Jules, Chief Commissioner of the First Nations Tax Commission; Harold Calla, Executive Chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board; Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of the First Nations Finance Authority; Allan Claxton, Chair of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute Development Board; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that new amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act received Royal Assent on June 20, 2023.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-20T15:31:34-04:00Canada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with Whitecap Dakota Nationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-introduces-bill-for-self-government-treaty-with-whitecap-dakota-nation.htmlCanada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with Whitecap Dakota NationCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-19T13:47:15-04:00Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership, Ontario and Canada announce proposed settlement and next steps in Treaty annuities court casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/robinson-huron-treaty-leadership-ontario-and-canada-announce-proposed-settlement-and-next-steps-in-treaty-annuities-court-case.htmlThe #GC, @IndigenousON and @1850RHTreaty Leadership mark key milestone toward renewed treaty relationship @GCIndigenousCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-17T13:30:05-04:00Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership and the Governments of Ontario and Canada to provide important update in ongoing annuities casehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/robinson-huron-treaty-leadership-and-the-governments-of-ontario-and-canada-to-provide-important-update-in-ongoing-annuities-case.html#GC, @IndigenousON and @1850RHTreaty Leadership to announce key milestone in ongoing collaborative workCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-16T10:34:49-04:00Minister Miller thanks Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) President Audrey Poitras https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-miller-thanks-metis-nation-of-alberta-mna-president-audrey-poitras.html@GCnewsroom Tweet: Minister Miller thanks Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) President Audrey Poitras @GCIndigenous
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-15T12:55:32-04:00Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Canada announce a new roadmap for advancing reconciliation and self-determinationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/muskeg-lake-cree-nation-and-canada-announce-a-new-roadmap-for-advancing-reconciliation-and-self-determination.htmlThe #GC and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation announce roadmap for advancing reconciliation #FirstNation @GCIndigenous Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-13T17:29:29-04:00Projects funded through the Budget 2021 Initiative: Supporting Indigenous women’s organizationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/projects-funded-through-the-budget-2021-initiative-supporting-indigenous-womens-organizations.htmlThrough an open call for proposals in January 2022, the Supporting Indigenous Women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program provides contribution funding for projects within Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that will support meaningful systemic change in Canada and advance grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people at all levels of government.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-09T09:27:54-04:00Government of Canada announces that funding has been allocated to 10 Indigenous women’s organizations and 2SLGBTQI+ communities that are working to end the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-announces-that-funding-has-been-allocated-to-10-indigenous-womens-organizations-and-2slgbtqi-communities-that-are-working-to-e.htmlThe Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced that approximately $2.6 million has been allocated to 11 new projects undertaken by 10 Indigenous women’s organizations across Canada with the unique knowledge and expertise on how to best protect and empower Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-09T09:26:38-04:00Minister Vandal announces five new Indigenous-led projects that study food security in northern communitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-vandal-announces-five-new-indigenous-led-projects-that-study-food-security-in-northern-communities.htmlTo better understand food security in the North and Arctic and how the Government of Canada can further support northern Indigenous communities’ food security priorities, research at the community level is crucial to inform current, and future, programs and initiatives. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-06T11:59:04-04:00Government of Canada releases summary of actions taken to address the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-releases-summary-of-actions-taken-to-address-the-safety-and-wellbeing-of-indigenous-women-girls-and-2slgbtqi-people.htmlToday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, released the 2022-23 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report. The report summarizes actions taken by nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to address and support the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people, as well as their families and communities impacted by violence. The report also highlights the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the priorities outlined in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan and respond to the Calls for Justice directed at the federal government in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-03T14:00:00-04:00Minister Miller to answer media questions regarding the Annual Progress Report on the Federal Pathway to Address MMIWG2S+https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/minister-miller-to-answer-media-questions-regarding-the-annual-progress-report-on-the-federal-pathway-to-address-mmiwg2s.htmlPlease be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will deliver remarks in the House of Commons Foyer regarding the Annual Progress Report on the Federal Pathway to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-03T09:00:00-04:00Statement from Ministers Marc Miller, Patty Hajdu, Dan Vandal and Pablo Rodriguez on National Indigenous History Monthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/06/statement-from-ministers-marc-miller-patty-hajdu-dan-vandal-and-pablo-rodriguez-on-national-indigenous-history-month.htmlThe Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; and the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, issued the following statement today.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-06-01T12:55:38-04:00Canada and Métis National Council to hold media availability following Crown-Métis Nation Summithttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-and-metis-national-council-to-hold-media-availability-following-crown-metis-nation-summit.htmlThe Métis National Council and Ministers of the Government of Canada, including the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will speak to the media on the margins of the Crown–Métis Nation Summit.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-31T10:30:37-04:00Kitcisakik Council and Canada commit to reconciliation and sign Framework Agreement to pursue nation–to–nation relationshiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/kitcisakik-council-and-canada-commit-to-reconciliation-and-sign-framework-agreement-to-pursue-nationtonation-relationship.htmlKitcisakik Community (Quebec) and Government of Canada sign Framework Agreement to advance reconciliationCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-26T13:30:06-04:00The Huron-Wendat Nation and Canada embark on the journey toward reconciliation and sign a Framework Agreement to continue the nation–to–nation relationshiphttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/the-huron-wendat-nation-and-canada-embark-on-the-journey-toward-reconciliation-and-sign-a-framework-agreement-to-continue-the-nationtonation-relati.htmlThe Huron-Wendat Nation (Quebec) and the Government of Canada sign a Framework Agreement to advance reconciliationCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-25T15:11:39-04:00The Huron-Wendat Nation and Government of Canada to sign a Framework Agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/the-huron-wendat-nation-and-government-of-canada-to-sign-a-framework-agreement.htmlHuron-Wendat Nation (QC) and Government of Canada to announce a major step to advance reconciliation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-24T10:40:57-04:00Infrastructure funding supports water and wastewater system upgrades for Sioux Valley Dakota Nationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/infrastructure-funding-supports-water-and-wastewater-system-upgrades-for-sioux-valley-dakota-nation.htmlToday, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Jennifer Bone and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, marked a historic investment in a new water treatment plant to meet the community's water infrastructure needs. Through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund, the Government of Canada has provided total of $12 million to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-23T14:08:01-04:00Canada and the Kitcisakik Council to sign a Framework Agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-and-the-kitcisakik-council-to-sign-a-framework-agreement.htmlMembers of Kitcisakik take a step towards self-determination.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-23T12:01:03-04:00Canada and Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to make an announcement on Indigenous infrastructurehttps://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-and-sioux-valley-dakota-nation-to-make-an-announcement-on-indigenous-infrastructure.htmlJennifer Bone, Chief of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will announce historic infrastructure investments in the community.Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2023-05-22T09:02:03-04:00