Thunder Bay – First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada are at the forefront of efforts to address climate change and adapt to the environmental and economic impacts of our changing climate. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting self-determined action in addressing Indigenous Peoples’ climate priorities to create a healthy and resilient future for all. Today, the Government …
Manitoba — In partnership with First Nations, the Government of Canada is working to establish educational facilities that will deliver quality and culturally relevant programs and services for children. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, recognized the important milestone for Ebb and Flow First Nation in celebration of the grand opening of its new Kindergarten to Grade 6 school. The …
Parry Sound – From coast to coast, Canada boasts natural beauty. Our Government is supporting the tourism sector so that generations of Canadians and visitors can continue to enjoy what our country has to offer. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $149,983 to help the Georgian Nordic Outdoor …
Sault Ste. Marie – Arts and culture have the power to bring communities together, and attract people from across the world. When we support the tourism industry, we also support our local artists, businesses and strengthen our cultural identity. Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced …
Vancouver – Access to high-quality, inclusive child care has a profound influence on children’s language skills and identity. First Nations children, families and communities benefit greatly from culturally based early learning and child care opportunities rooted in self-determination and in the implementation of First Nations’ laws, teachings and practices. The First Nations Leadership Council (the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, …
Sts’ailes – First Nations children have the inherent right to know who they are, where they come from, and to have a strong connection to their family, lands, cultures, traditions, and languages. With the signing of the coordination agreement, and ongoing implementation of Snowoyelh te Emi:melh te Sts’ailes, the Snowoyelh Department will oversee the safety and well-being of Sts’ailes children and …
Toronto – Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth of Canada, and Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North — Burlington and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and National Indigenous Collaborative …
Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, today announced a FedNor investment of $250,000 in Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club. The funds announced today will support Blacksheep Mountain’s Trowbridge Forest Master Plan, which includes improvements to and expansion of the Trowbridge Forest trail system. These upgrades will …
Yukon – National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) in collaboration with Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Yukon. The announcement includes $34,494,500 in funding for 4 new housing projects …
Pikangikum First Nation — Pikangikum First Nation is building an accessible, environmentally friendly multi-use facility to support critical needs in the community and bring about long-term positive change. This is supported by a $17 million investment from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The Cultural Learning and Community Centre will have a daycare providing holistic support of children and their families, an …
