GREENSTONE — Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, joined regional First Nations Chiefs to mark the completion of critical highway infrastructure improvements in the Greenstone area in Northern Ontario. These highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire region will improve connections to the …
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, …
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 …
Virtual learning resources reaching Kindergarten to Grade 12 students RAINY RIVER — Ontario will be investing $900,000 in interactive virtual learning experiences and access to educational resources for Indigenous students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and educators in remote Indigenous communities. The interactive education program, Connected North, connects students living in remote communities to virtual experiences and opportunities not available to …
Province supporting largest First Nation-led electricity project in Ontario’s history NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION – The community of North Caribou Lake First Nation is celebrating its connection to the province’s clean electricity grid after the energization of the First Nation-led Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project, ending the community’s reliance on costly diesel generation. Earlier this summer, Bearskin Lake First Nation also …
