Newfoundland – Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. The installation of booster pumps and upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample water pressure across the entire community. Situated at the mouth of the Conne River on the south coast of …
FedNor support will enable business growth and expanded operations Sault Ste. Marie – Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced $442,000 in FedNor funding for the Trucor Steel Structures Inc., an Indigenous-owned and led business. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services …
FedNor funding to assist more than 100 businesses and create or maintain over 325 jobs Mindemoya – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, announced a Government of Canada investment of $1.6 million to support business and economic …
FedNor funding helps producers innovate, grow and put more local food in the hands of consumers Dryden – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $177,416 for two projects that will help Northwestern Ontario’s agri-food sector innovate, grow and create more jobs. As part of this investment, AgriTech North (ATN) is …
Ottawa – Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness. Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks attended the Summit, provided remarks and …
Ottawa – Federal Court of Canada approved the First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan’s Principle, Trout and Kith Class Settlement Agreement, with reasons to follow. The agreement was reached between the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the Moushoom and Trout class actions plaintiffs and Canada, with the support of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. This First …
NedNor funding helps local Chamber recruit talented young graduate Temiskaming Shores – Anthony Rota, MP for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced a FedNor investment of $40,000 that helped the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce (TSACC) hire a youth intern for a one-year period. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for …
The Government of Canada funding will help support growth in Indigenous communities across the region Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,404,901 in support of six strategic initiatives led by Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. These investments will support continued economic growth …
Kuujjuaq – The effects of trauma are extensive and intricate, impacting multiple generations, particularly due to substance abuse. The establishment of an addiction treatment centre that observes Inuit traditions and practices can serve as a starting point for community members, their families, friends and loved ones to begin the healing journey. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Ian Lafrenière, Minister …
Keeseekoose – The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health services, as well as host the Keeseekoose First Nation Community Health Centre, all for the …
