Ottawa – The Council of the Chief Medical Officers of Health issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to September 2024. Opioid-related deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and emergency medical services (EMS) responses continue to show a small, but welcome, decrease at the national level over the …
Toronto- The Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario. This new agreement affirms the right of First Nations in Ontario to make decisions regarding their children. It provides secure, flexible funding to support First Nations as well as funding that recognizes …
Ontario — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: “The pattern of child and family services across the country, taking kids at risk out of their communities, out of their languages, out of their identity and putting them with non-Indigenous families was wrong. Five years ago, on January 1, 2020, Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, …
Winnipeg – Winter roads are a vital lifeline for remote First Nations, enabling the delivery of essential services and supplies to communities during the winter months. The Government of Canada is dedicated to working in partnership with First Nation communities and the Province of Manitoba to integrate the knowledge and experiences of First Nation leadership into winter road planning and …
Newfoundland and Labrador — First Nations are more at risk of fire incidents in their communities than anywhere else in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to improving fire prevention and protection services by investing in reliable infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations communities and their emergency service providers. Miawpukek First Nation celebrated the grand opening of …
British Columbia — Bonaparte First Nation proudly marked the completion of two new water treatment plants, which now provide clean drinking water to remote areas of their community. The newly built water treatment plants and distribution systems, located in the Lower Hat Creek area, are a significant step toward ensuring long-term, sustainable access to safe drinking water in IR#1 and …
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 …
Manawan Atikamekw Territory – In presence of many future students and over 100 guests and members of the Manawan community, the Government of Canada and the Atikamekw Council of Manawan proudly inaugurated the new Awacak okiskinohamatowikamikowaw Elementary School. This achievement marks an important milestone for the Atikamekw community. The school is designed to accommodate students from kindergarten to Grade 6 …
Natoaganeg – Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the community’s growing needs. The new subdivision represents phase 2 of a five-phase growth plan. This project will also generate good job opportunities for the area, with a commitment to hire a minimum of 25 per cent local First …
Ottawa – Indigenous Services Canada recognizes the critical importance of safe homes for children and families to grow and thrive. Housing continues to be a pressing need across the country, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Peoples. Wabaseemoong Independent Nations broke ground on a new subdivision that will provide much-needed homes for their members. The additional space enables the building of 63 residential …
