TORONTO — Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, released the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous History Month: “June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time dedicated to honouring the legacies, traditions, and invaluable contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities in Ontario and across Canada. This month, take the opportunity to get involved by attending local events, …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing an additional $6 million in the Provincial Forest Access Roads Funding Program to help construct and maintain forestry roads used for regional travel between communities, the transport of goods and emergency preparedness and response along with providing access routes for the tourism sector and industry. The investment will increase funding for the program …
Community engagements underway on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation Unit KENORA – The Ontario government has started community engagements on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE) Unit in the Kenora District to protect children and youth from sex trafficking. As part of Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, CARE Units help identify and locate children who are experiencing …
Province permanently waiving fees for death records and applications to reclaim a traditional name TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing financial relief for Indigenous peoples and communities by permanently waiving fees for death records and delayed registration of death for children who attended Indian Residential Schools. The province is also permanently eliminating fees for reclaiming a traditional Indigenous name. …
Province helping over 1,200 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs prepare for success. TORONTO — Ontario is investing an additional $15 million over three years in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants. The program will prepare more than 1,200 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs, including 450 …
Toronto — Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day: “It`s day to remember and show gratitude to the thousands of Indigenous Veterans and those currently serving in the military who have helped keep our country safe in times of war and military conflict. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have fought …
Funding will increase capacity and help build new clean energy projects to keep costs down TORONTO – The Ontario government is building more clean energy projects to reduce electricity costs in Indigenous communities by increasing funding for the province’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs by $5 million, bringing the total annual investment to $15 million. 93 projects from across 58 indigenous communities …
TORONTO — Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of the more than 40 treaties and other agreements covering this province, outlining the rights, responsibilities and relationships between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and …
SAULT STE. MARIE – Ontario is accelerating the timely and cost-effective development of three transmission projects that will support the production of clean steel at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as economic growth, critical mineral development and new housing in northeast and eastern Ontario. “We’re building a made-in-Ontario supply chain that’s connecting the province’s critical minerals and clean …
Eight new projects will help over 1,700 workers and jobseekers in Northern Ontario for rewarding careers in their communities Ontario – The Ontario government is investing $7.3 million in eight innovative training projects to support Indigenous people across Northern Ontario. The programs will prepare 1,700 workers for rewarding careers in their communities in critical sectors like mining, logging, construction, healthcare, and …
