News by subject: NTA

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is calling on all levels of government to take swift and supportive action in support of families...

CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks and Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. (Gilead Sciences Canada) today joined hands to unveil the GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing, a new $4M grant program supporting community...

Today, First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) unveiled its new program for Indigenous and non-Indigenous economic leaders. To be offered starting in the 2024 winter, this executive training program is the fruit of a close collaboration with the...

The Armenia Project, a Yerevan-based educational non-profit focused on accurate information about Armenia and the region, is calling on the world community to treat with urgency Azerbaijan's aggression on Nagorno-Karabakh, and urges global media to...

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing economic reconciliation, closing socio-economic gaps and providing more sustainable solutions that tackle climate change and grow a prosperous low-carbon economy. Enhancing Indigenous leadership in...

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum's festival grounds. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Taking...

The Los Angeles Auto Show® will host the first public appearance of the Kevin Hart Kollection. Open to the public from November 17-26, show visitors will be able to view 11 of Hart's personal favorites, all of which were custom-built to his...

Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada ? 2023 Report, outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the...

As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, media are invited to join an inspiring celebration hosted by the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIBTF) that will bring together members from Indigenous communities and corporate...

Makita, a leading global manufacturer of innovative power tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories, is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned industry leader as its new president and CEO. The company is excited to welcome Sean Okada to...

The effects 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...

Eight First Nations have submitted their support to the Ontario Ministry of Energy for Hydro One to develop two new transmission line projects between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury. Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Thessalon First...

The AFNQL denounces the self-proclaimed "Métis" groups and the federal government's intention to recognize to grant them rights. Only the First Nations are holders of Aboriginal rights and titles. The AFNQL strongly supports the resolution adopted...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) - the National Government of the Red River Métis - expresses support for the First Nations protest on Parliament Hill against Canada recognizing unfounded and illegitimate Métis rights of Métis Nation of...

On Wednesday, September 20, Nia Tero will host a conversation at Climate Week about the vital role that Indigenous Peoples' guardianship of their territories plays in mitigating climate change....

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ian Lafrenière, Quebec's Minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit; Dave Forrest, President of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre; as well...

Yesterday, Lake Babine Nation marked the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Lake Babine Foundation Agreement with the Governments of British Columbia and Canada. This reconciliation agreement, best described as a roadmap consisting of...

Today, the Canadian Museum of History and Metepenagiag Heritage Park jointly hosted a special ceremony to celebrate a unique event ? two very special Mi'kmaq outfits being displayed together for the very first time. The original outfit ? which is...

As government and corporate leaders gather for New York Climate Week, founding members of the Peoples Forests Partnership have launched the Equitable Earth Coalition. In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South...

Today, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee inscribed Anticosti, an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, on the World Heritage List during its 45th annual session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This designation is made possible thanks to the lengthy...

Advocate for environmental and Indigenous rights Tara Houska will discuss her work as a tribal attorney, land defender and founder of the Giniw Collective during a special event at Dickinson College. Her public talk will take place Wednesday, Oct. 4,...

The Regional Committee on First Nations Languages is proud to organize the first-ever Forum on First Nations Language Rights in Quebec, an historic event to be held on September 19 and 20 at the Manoir du Lac Delage. This initiative is an important...

The Gardiner Museum is excited to announce a transformational $9 million donation from The Radlett Foundation in honour of the late William B.G. Humphries, who established the Foundation, reflecting his lifelong commitment to the collection and...

Centennial College will hold an opening event (ribbon-cutting) for Canada's first LEED Gold, zero carbon, mass timber, higher-education building on September 21, 2023, alongside project partners. A-Building, an approximately $112-million expansion,...

Today Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) released the 2023 Women Warriors Report, which highlights the unique experiences and challenges women veterans face after service, including accessing health care and undergoing a harder time transitioning back...

Members of the media are invited to attend the opening of the first Forum on First Nations Language Rights in Quebec, organized by the Regional Committee on First Nations Languages in collaboration with the First Nations Education Council (FNEC)....

The Government of Canada is helping to bring affordable, reliable, clean energy to communities in every region of Canada. That is why the federal government is investing in job-creating clean energy projects across the country and working with...

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH), today, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, Towards a Sustainable Future. The report outlines the company's leadership in areas such as addressing post-consumer waste, reducing its environmental...

During yesterday's proceedings at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tr'ondëk-Klondike, located in the homeland of Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in in northwestern Canada, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Led...

Vaseline introduces Vaseline® Radiant Xtm, a new body care range formulated with premium skin care ingredients traditionally used for your face, created to specifically address the needs and concerns of Black and Brown skin including moisture...

Brandi Morin, an award-winning Cree/Iroquois/French journalist and best-selling author, has won the PEN Canada 2023 Ken Filkow Prize for advancing freedom of expression in Canada. Hailing from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Morin's reporting...

Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today that it has secured two $800,000 grants from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco's (FHLBank San Francisco) Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to help...

The Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 officially closed today in Germany. As they launch their legacy projects, this marks the beginning of Vancouver and Whistler's journey as hosts for the first-ever Invictus Games to feature winter sports. The closing...

The National Book Foundation has announced its longlists for the 2023 National Book Awards, tapping The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, by Ned Blackhawk, for its nonfiction longlist....

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to announce the new 2023 LIFT ? Early Career Support for Native Artists program awardees! Over 63 artist applications were reviewed by a panel of arts professionals and peers with expertise...

September 19, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Powley Decision, a pivotal moment in Canadian legal history for the Métis Nation. In 2003, the unanimous Supreme Court ruling in R v. Powley cemented a watershed victory for Métis rights...

The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. As part of this important commitment, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the...

Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Trees also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and improve human well-being. Planting two billion trees over a...

The Vallejo, CA City Council met behind closed doors Tuesday night, September 12, 2023, and approved a $900,000 pretrial settlement in the case of Police Captain John Whitney who had been terminated after blowing the whistle on the badge bending...

Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") announced today it has entered into a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement ("PPA") with Capstone Infrastructure Corporation ("Capstone") and Sawridge First Nation's Buffalo Atlee 2 and 4 wind...

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is pleased to invite all to the much-anticipated Grand Opening of the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza and Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. ...

Community spaces are an important place for people to come together, experience new things, and gather with their friends, families and neighbours. In Iqaluit, the city's Franco-Centre has for decades operated a multi-use venue for francophones,...

BMO today released wîcihitowin (pronounced: wee-chih-hito-win), its 3rd annual Indigenous Partnerships and Progress Report. BMO engages with Indigenous customers, colleagues, and communities across three pillars?Education, Employment and Economic...

The blueprint guiding the Downsview Framework Plan, one of the most significant city-building opportunities in North America, has been awarded a 2023 Toronto Urban Design Award in the Vision and Masterplan category. The Framework Plan encompasses 520...

Members of the media are invited to attend the opening of the first Forum on First Nations Language Rights in Quebec, organized by the Regional Committee on First Nations Languages in collaboration with the First Nations Education Council (FNEC)....

When common medical procedures were performed in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) rather than a doctor's office, costs were substantially higher according to a national analysis of tens of millions of claims. The analysis, released by the Blue...

Indigena Drilling Inc. is a Canadian private drilling company recently formed to invite indigenous communities to participate in equity of Oilfield Services and provide opportunities for financial returns and employment....

Imagina Children's Foundation invites the community to attend their annual gala event, "Imagine: A Musical Gala" on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at The Studio at Mizner Park. Reception starts at 6:00 PM and concert doors open at 7:30 PM. This...

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