Yellowknife – The North and the Arctic are bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change. Building resiliency in Indigenous and northern communities through climate monitoring will help keep them safe and healthy and help avoid some of the steep and rising costs associated with extreme weather. Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, announced funding to help communities in …
Manitoba — Norway House Cree Nation celebrated the grand opening of Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik (Na-Na-Ta-We-Way-Ka-Mik) Health Centre of Excellence. The Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence is the largest health centre in Manitoba history that will be under First Nations control, providing community members access to a full range of health services close to home. The Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health …
Yukon – The cultural industries play a vital role in the Yukon’s economy. They contribute to employment, retail sales and the territory’s cultural tourism offerings. This important sector also supports community development and the preservation of cultural identity. Dr.Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, …
Yukon – Airlines are a key driver of the Yukon economy. They provide skilled jobs, transport cargo, connect Yukoners to nearby communities and other Canadian cities and bring visitors to the territory, thus boosting local tourism. Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and …
Whitehorse – The Yukon’s screen media industry, including film, television and online media, brings significant benefits to people and communities in the territory, such as skilled employment, economic growth, cultural enrichment, and increased visibility on a national and global scale. Businesses and organizations that bring the territory’s stories, cultures and landscapes to the screen are drivers of the Yukon’s economy. …
Cambridge Bay – Polar Knowledge Canada is delighted to announce funding for five post-doctoral candidates with fellowships of $50,000 each to conduct research at Northern colleges and universities in Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The Polar Knowledge Canada Fellowship Program supports projects that work across disciplines and connect multiple knowledge holders and knowledge systems, and that contribute to Northern …
Winnipeg — The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Board Member. The Neeginan Centre is an important hub in downtown Winnipeg that provides programs and services to support the educational, social, and economic needs of Indigenous Peoples …
Clyde River— The Government of Canada is investing $2 million for critical improvements to drinking water treatment facilities in Nunavut. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Nunavut’s Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie. The funding will be used to develop proposals for upgrading the drinking water treatment facilities in Clyde River, Coral Harbour, and Igloolik. Part of this will …
Iqaluit – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, met with P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon; and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories. Ministe Blair hosted today’s meeting in Iqaluit to brief the Premiers with an update on Arctic and northern security in advance …
CanNor’s investment of up to $341,600 will support the Yukon Wood Products Association to strengthen capacity, technical expertise and public awareness of the Yukon’s forest sector Whitehorse – The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, …
