Ottawa – The Indigenous Sport Unit at Sport Canada manages and delivers the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program (SSP). SSDIC supports diverse Indigenous communities across Canada by funding Indigenous nations and organizations who deliver sport and recreation opportunities within the communities they serve. SSDIC offers flexibility that supports Indigenous communities and organizations to …
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 …
Ottawa – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for FedNor; Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement: “Today, people in communities across the country will march in memory of those whose lives were …
Temiskaming Shores among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations KIRKLAND LAKE – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Keepers of the Circle in Temiskaming Shores and Kirkland Lake. This will help more women experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills …
