Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on 34th annual Women’s Memorial March

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Ottawa – Ministers Anandasangaree, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March. There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Support is also available through the MMIWG …

Canada investing over $2.5m in Indigenous-led economic development projects

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Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,665,565  in seven strategic initiatives led by and in support of Indigenous communities and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. These investments will support continued economic growth and the development of new opportunities in Indigenous communities throughout Northwestern Ontario. These initiatives will …

FedNor invests over $1.7m to support Northern ON’s outdoor tourism industry

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Ontario – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,720,064 in support of ten strategic outdoor tourism initiatives across Northern Ontario. The majority of funding amounts listed below are provided through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a Government of Canada program through which $108 million will be delivered over 3 …

Zhiibaahaasing 1st Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new water treatment plant

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Zhiibaahaasing First Nation – Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Chief Irene Sagon Kells and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, marked the official groundbreaking of the community’s new water treatment plant and major upgrades to its water distribution system. The new water treatment plant and expanded distribution system will support reliable access to drinking water throughout the community. These upgrades are part …

Canada honours Indigenous veterans with new monument at Place George-V

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Québec – The Government of Canada is investing in its historic sites to ensure they are preserved and last for future generations. Jean‑Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant, announces the addition of a new monument at Place George‑V in Québec, to pay tribute to the important contribution made by First Nations in defending their territories, …

Supporting Greater Sudbury’s Tourism with Expansion of Kivi Park’s Trail Network

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Sudbury – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources and Official Languages, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $256,500 to help the Kivi Park Community Foundation improve and expand its mountain bike trail network. The announcement was made on …

Supporting Thunder Bay winter tourism industry with $200,000 investment

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Thunder Bay – Winter is a season that defines us in Thunder Bay. From the crunch of fresh snow underfoot to the sparkle of ice on the waterfront, we share a deep love for the beauty and adventure this season brings. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, …

Putting Nishnawbe Aski Nation children and families first

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Ottawa – Canada cannot determine what is best for First Nation children, but does have an important role in undoing injustices and supporting First Nation families. Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada are pleased to announce that they will continue to work as partners for transformative change on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child …

Statement by Minister Hajdu on Jordan’s Principle

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Ontario – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: “Since 2016, nearly $8.8 billion has been announced for Jordan’s Principle to meet health, social, and education needs of First Nations children, taking into account their distinct circumstances, needs and experiences. More than 8.2 million products, services and supports have been approved under Jordan’s Principle since 2016. …

Coming into force, Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation’s child wellbeing law

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Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation – Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation is proud to breathe life into their child well-being law, T’k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe. They have always upheld and practiced their laws, teachings, and responsibilities in caring for, protecting, supporting, and uplifting Tsq̓éscnem̓c (Tsq̓éscen̓ people, “people of the broken rock”). The law, which is an expression of Tsq̓éscen̓ jurisdiction and legislative authority over child and …