News by subject: NTA

Since time immemorial, the Pacheedaht First Nation has used and stewarded the lands and waters of their Territory, including ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach), which today forms part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve....

Annauma Community Foundation is already delivering on its mission, just a few short months after its public launch in Iqaluit, Nunavut.  This National Philanthropy Day, Nunavut's first community foundation is delivering over $300,000 to...

Chief Russ Chipps; council members Sheeba Sawyer and Traci-Lynn Pateman of the Sc'ianew First Nation; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will announce the launch of the construction of a Community Cultural...

In partnership with Université Laval, BMO today announced the launch of the BMO Young Indigenous Leaders Program, an initiative that will support forestry students through scholarships for internships, specific community...

Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human...

Today, Dove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code my Crown ? the world's first complete and free guide for coding textured hair and protective styles in video games. Created by Black artists, Code my Crown is an...

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) invites all Canadians to join in remembering Métis leader Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution in 1885. On November 16, we honour Riel's sacrifice and enduring legacy by celebrating Métis culture, marking a...

Keewaywin Capital is pleased to announce that Emily Randle will be joining Keewaywin Capital Inc. in the role as Chief Risk Officer. Keewaywin Capital Inc. (KCI) is the first Indigenous private credit fund, which commits to building 300-600 homes for...

Canada has a goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. To help ensure that goal is met, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is convening over 150 decision-makers, healthcare professionals, patients, community and equity partners, and other...

Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community. Media participation:...

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics , announced today that it was awarded a $2.5 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to modernize its...

Relevance Ventures and Skoden Ventures proudly announced the launch of the Native American Capital and Investment Alliance (NACIA), an organization that will herald a new era for Native Americans by helping bridge the gap between Native American...

The Native American Rights Fund and the Walton Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Tribal Water Institute. It will provide Tribal Nations resources and training to advocate for their water rights and develop water policy solutions....

Elected Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, Pacheedaht First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an important announcement at ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve....

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with leaders from the cultural sector, will mark an important milestone in a new law that supports Canadian and Indigenous stories and music on Tuesday. Minister St-Onge will be...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Alice Thompson of Leq'á:mel First Nation, will announce a historic settlement agreement. A media availability will follow. Media...

Yesterday, Supervisor Joel Anderson of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors joined Jamul Casino and the Jamul Indian Village of California Tribe to commemorate Veterans Day with an exclusive event at Jamul Casino. This seventh annual luncheon...

Today, Chief Alice Thompson, Leq'á:mel First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that the First Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the Leq'á:mel First...

Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement regarding an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community. Media participation:...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: "The...

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a significant announcement regarding support for Indigenous-owned and led projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with leaders from the cultural sector, will mark an important milestone in a new law that supports Canadian and Indigenous stories and music on Tuesday. Minister St-Onge will be...

Thursday, Carmen Tapio, CEO of the largest, African-American-owned business in Nebraska spoke at Heartland Forward's national summit sharing what the city of Omaha is doing to promote economic growth, her insights on economic development and the...

"In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now" features over 100 photographs of, by and for Native people and is one of three Native art exhibitions on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). This major exhibition, on view at Mia through...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, condemns the hypocrisy of the Métis National Council (MNC), expressed through their recent release in support of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), as they defend...

IG Wealth Management (IG) today announced the extension of its IG Empower Your Tomorrow financial literacy platform through expanded partnerships with Prosper Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE). ...

NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company")  is pleased to announce that it has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act of Saskatchewan to proceed with the development of its 100%-owned Rook I Project (the...

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day: "Today, we recognize, honour, and celebrate Indigenous Veterans who have helped uphold peace, protect democracy, and defend freedom here in...

Manitobah, the Indigenous-rooted brand dedicated to growing a strong Indigenous presence in the footwear industry as well as contributing to Indigenous economic empowerment, is proud to announce the appointment of three dynamic leaders to its...

In what Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations described as "a historic moment in time," Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) applauds the signing of a Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation, an agreement focused...

Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. ("RETI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Sonya Savage to the Board of Directors. As Alberta's former Minister of Energy, Minister of Environment & Protected Areas and Minister of...

Wednesday, 8 November 2023 Winnipeg, Manitoba 09:00 CST      The Minister will lay a wreath at Brookside Cemetery. Note for media: Closed to media. Photos available upon request. 10:30 CST      The Minister will participate in the Indigenous Veterans...

Construction is underway on 103 units for Indigenous residents and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver's Downtown East Side community. Today, combined funding of more than $64 million was announced towards the project at 320 E...

A new, free multimedia exhibition at the Library of Virginia will highlight the commonwealth's Indigenous history and how the tribes remain a vital part of Virginia's culture today. Indigenous Perspectives, which runs Dec. 5, 2023, through Aug. 17,...

A safe and affordable place to call home is the foundation for building a life that people want and deserve. Having a reliable roof to live under brings stability and security, and it's an important part of creating a better future for all Canadians....

Dr. Anna Chacon is a board-certified dermatologist who has a passion for helping patients resolve their dermatologic conditions from the comfort of their homes. She grew up in Miami, Florida, and has lived in many different regions such as Chicago;...

Today, the governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.), and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) signed a first of its kind, tripartite framework agreement to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitats, and species at risk in the...

The work to end Indigenous homelessness in Edmonton will be bolstered by an investment of more than $6.9 million, as announced today by the Minister Randy Boissonnault and Joanne Pompana, Director of the Red Road Healing Society. The Red Road...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Joanne Pompana, Director...

Today, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) announced that the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line is on track to be completed by the end of 2024, a full year ahead of schedule. By completing the project early, the company expects to reduce the...

Today, Anne Kelly, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, issued the following statement: "I welcome the Office of the Correctional Investigator's (OCI) 2022-2023 Annual Report and thank them for their work and recommendations. I...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Joanne Pompana, Director...

Climate Proof Canada is calling on the federal government to provide key funding for its National Adaptation Strategy to help defend Canadians from the increasing risk of more frequent and severe climate perils such as wildfires, floods and extreme...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service: Valerie Gideon, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic...

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) is thrilled to announce a significant increase in its loan guarantee capacity. The Government of Alberta has provided an immediate increase in the fiscal capacity of AIOC to provide loan guarantees...

The world is taking action and investing massively in the energy transition. With its clean energy and low rates, Québec is in an enviable position, but it must seize this opportunity to decarbonize and create wealth while ensuring that Quebecers'...

On November 1, 2023, the 50th Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament. The report includes the second of a two-part update of the Office's original 2013 Special Report to Parliament titled, Spirit...

In a compelling effort to confront a pressing crisis that has long been underrepresented, "The Bears on Pine Ridge" presents an 85-minute feature documentary that delves deep into the devastating youth suicide epidemic affecting Native American...

As November marks the observance of National Native American Heritage Month, North Dakota Tourism is honoring and celebrating the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of Native American communities to the state. Just as the...