Feds, Anishinabek First Nations strengthen Indigenous-led education

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North Bay — Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body Board, made announcement regarding self-governing, Anishinabek-led education. The event began with an opening prayer, followed by remarks by Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige. Minister Anandasangareeès announcement was followed by remarks from Lise Kwekkeboom, Vice Chair, Kinoomaadziwin Education Body …

Advancing Indigenous housing projects 

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Toronto – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada, and Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North — Burlington and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and National Indigenous Collaborative …

National Council for Reconciliation established

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Ottawa – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement today to mark the coming into force of An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation: “Today marks a significant milestone in our shared journey toward reconciliation as An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation comes into force. In our …

Chacachas Treaty Nation and Canada set to advance reconciliation talks

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Ottawa – The Chacachas Treaty Nation and the Government of Canada announced that Chacachas and Canada have taken a key step toward a renewed relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for Advancing Reconciliation. The co-developed Memorandum will help guide discussions between the parties as they move forward together to reconstitute Chacachas as a Treaty First Nation in a fair …

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke on Way To Economic Development

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Kahnawake – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Government of Canada have taken a significant step towards strengthening their relationship and promoting self-determination for the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke. Today, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed, outlining the relationship between the parties and the shared objective of exploring negotiations mandates to establish inter-governmental agreements between the parties in …

Facilitating stewardship of resource deployment

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Quebec – Grand Chief Jacques Tremblay of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation (WWFN) and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Consultation and Accommodation. Consultation protocols are established with Indigenous groups to determine the process to be followed when Canada conducts consultations on the potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal or treaty …

St Mary’s Indian Band receives settlement for historical injustices

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British Columbia – The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. A new era guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is underway in Canada. Nasuʔkin Joe Pierre Jr. of ʔaq̓am and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of …

Canada Congratulates Little Native Hockey League on 50th Annual Tournament

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Markham – The Government of Canada understands the important role that cultural and recreational activities play in improving the social fabric of First Nations communities. We are pleased to support the 50th annual Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament by providing $100,000 so First Nation youth, families, and team staff can participate in the week-long activities. Reaching the 50-year milestone is no …

Feds, Indigenous communities partner on public transit projects

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Yellowknife — The federal government is investing $150,000 to support public transit studies in three communities. Announced by Minister Gary Anandasangaree, these projects will support the Nahanni Butte First Nation, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and the Hay River Métis Government in establishing public transit options for their residents. All three communities are using the funding to conduct feasibility studies to …

Matsqui First Nation to get over $59m to address past wrong

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Matsqui First Nation Territory – The 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. That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government. Alice McKay, Chief of Matsqui First Nation, and Gary …