Federal funding has supported the expansion of Kivi Park’s trail network, paving the way for future tourism and sporting events Sudbury – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a non-repayable FedNor contribution of $205,000 to support the expansion of …
Investing $37,343 in 2-day Francophone immigration conference
Federal funding will help support immigration services that meet the needs of communities, businesses, and newcomers Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, MP for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $37,343 in the Carrefour francophone de Sudbury. The investment enabled a two-day provincial francophone immigration network event, the Réseaux en immigration francophone (RIF) conference. The announcement was made on behalf of the …
Compensating First Nations children and families
Ottawa – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “For too long, First Nations children and families were harmed due to the underfunding of Child and Family Services by Canada. Although nothing can make up for the damage and suffering this caused, compensation is a critical factor in reconciliation. I thank the advocates who have …
2023 North American Indigenous Games conclude
Kjipuktuk – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Marc Miller, Minister of …
Investing $16,728 in Fort Frances catch-and-release bass fishing tournament
Federal funding will ensure continued operation of the tournament while supporting additional community events Fort Frances – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of $16,728 in support of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC). Specifically, the funds will support the purchase of an event stage, which will be used throughout FFCBC …
FedNor investing $1,626,150 in 8 municipal initiatives in Northwestern Ontario
Ottawa – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, has announced FedNor investments totalling $1,626,150 in support of eight different initiatives led by municipalities in Northwestern Ontario. Minister Hajdu was joined by Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River in making the announcement. These projects include community infrastructure development and expansion, critical studies and …
Providing financial support to 2023 N. American Indigenous Games in Kjipuktuk
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION – Sport has the remarkable power to bring people together. It rallies and unites us behind our athletes and teams, fosters greater inclusion, and helps build strong communities. It also teaches our youth skills and habits that will serve them for life. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) embodies these benefits for Indigenous youth. Today, Jaime Battiste, …
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day
Ottawa – Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu issued the following statement today: “At every stage of our healthcare journey—from birth to death and everything in between—nurses play an invaluable role in supporting patients and their families. Nurses are on the front lines: providing essential services and comfort during the toughest moments of healing and grief. As we begin National …
Establishing Safe Passage Women’s Safety Council and online platform
Ottawa – Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S+), experience violence at a much higher rate than other populations in Canada. The disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada is an ongoing national crisis, which is due to the intergenerational trauma and marginalization caused by colonial policies rooted in racism and discrimination. Carol …
Renewing Quebec’s Indigenous Tourism Initiative
Ottawa – With Tourism Week underway, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announces the renewal of the Quebec Indigenous Tourism Initiative. The Department supports this strategic partnership initiative, which is specifically designed to support Indigenous communities in the early stages of developing their tourism sector and to promote Indigenous tourism in the Quebec and Canadian markets, with a contribution of …