News by subject: NTA

The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. A new era guided by the United Nations Declaration on the...

The Children's Heart Foundation is proud to introduce the inaugural Underrepresented Minority in Medicine Research Training Award (URMRTA), an initiative aimed at supporting the career development of underrepresented minority individuals in pediatric...

The Government of Canada is committed to a process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples with an aim to renew relationships with them based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. The Nation Micmac de Gespeg,...

Heart & Stroke, along with Brain Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars....

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Minister responsible for FedNor, will make an announcement on housing in Regina, Saskatchewan....

The Walton Family Foundation today announced a second grant to the Tribal Water Media Fellowship Program. The program supports the development of the next set of Indigenous storytellers. Students awarded fellowships will research, create and present...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Minister responsible for FedNor, will make an announcement on housing in Regina, Saskatchewan....

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Navajo Nation has awarded a total of $74 million in grants to ZenniHome, a producer of sustainable, affordable factory-made homes using high-quality materials. "I expect this to create the highest-producing...

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today: "Twenty-five years ago today, Nunavut was established, fulfilling a long-standing goal of Inuit for greater control over...

Co-operators today launched its Indigenous Youth Employability Initiative, a $1 million commitment to support cultural safety, personal resilience, and employability of Indigenous youth at Co-operators, the broader co-operative sector, and beyond....

The Indigenous Led Projects Forum (ILPF) opens in Toronto on April 2, bringing together change-making Indigenous, Industry and Government leaders to discuss the most complex opportunities and challenges facing Indigenous proponents. Ontario Premier,...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement on Budget 2024. Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. (CDT) Notes for media: Media must register in advance by sharing...

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement on Budget 2024. Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. (CDT) Notes for media: Media must register in advance by sharing...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement on Budget 2024. Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. (CDT) Notes for media: Media must register in advance by sharing...

Pacific Science Center (PacSci) presents its new exhibit Pollinator Path to the public today. Pollinator Path encourages visitors to reflect on the intertwined and cyclical relationship between plants, pollinators, animals, and themselves. PacSci...

Today, the Federal Court released two decisions on legal challenges made by the Metis Settlements General Council and a group called the "Fort McKay Métis Nation Association" against the  Canada-Métis Nation of Alberta Self-Government Recognition and...

Ventilation and arena upgrades are now complete in four community buildings in the province after an investment of $3,401,324 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these projects are located in St. Albert, Tsuut'ina Nation,...

The American Indian College Fund invites Native Americans working in academia to participate in Indigenous higher education policy listening sessions....

Council of the Haida Nation and Transport Canada The restoration of Indigenous names is important to strengthening Indigenous languages and culture in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to work with First Nations, Inuit, and...

Canada's 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive ever recorded. It resulted in widespread evacuations, loss of personal property and businesses, and damage to critical infrastructure. During the 2023 wildfire season, Indigenous governments and...

The 2023 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Drum Keepers, is now available for purchase. The blanket is the latest addition to Pendleton Woolen Mills' American Indian College Fund collection. The acclaimed lifestyle brand from Portland, Oregon...

For 30 years, the First Light St. John's Friendship Centre has provided a space for urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons to build up, celebrate and contribute to arts and culture in the community. The Centre's programming and services have...

Accelerating infrastructure to enable housing in municipalities and Indigenous communities Disponible en français Initiative supports the development of infrastructure, such as water and district energy, needed to support new housingInvestments...

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) today published Beyond Entertainment: The Transformative Power of Video Games. Carried out by research firm Nordicity, this report is the first to explore how Canadian organizations are...

Emergency events are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity as a result of climate change. First Nation communities are disproportionally affected by these events and the Government of Canada will do its part to keep First Nation communities...

Addressing the local needs of urban Indigenous youth through the mobilization and collaborative participation of regional communities and partners is reconciliation in action. Today the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY), a Calgary-based,...

The Band Office and Daycare facilities in Kapawe'no First Nation are receiving energy and facility upgrades after an investment of more than $1.5 million from the federal government. This was announced today by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Sydney...

The Pequot Museum & Research Center is thrilled to announce its reopening for the season, showcasing an array of renovations and an exciting lineup of educational programs, workshops and events for families and friends of all ages....

Today the independent Committee Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador announced the release of its interim report. The report provides early recommendations and a preliminary map of the areas where, using...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, and the Minister for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, issued the following statement today:...

Highlights Current surveillance methods in British Columbia's (BC) marine waters detect fecal contamination in shellfish harvesting areas but fail to identify its source or type, which may lead to prolonged closures of shellfish harvesting areasThe...

Please be advised that the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) and Member of Parliament George Chahal, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the groundbreaking of the start of construction of...

Please be advised that Member of Parliament Michael McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will make an announcement regarding funding to support Indigenous governments and organizations in the territory...

On March 25, 2024, Dene lawyer Jennifer Duncan will be in Geneva to speak to the United Nations Human Rights Council on behalf of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the...

Sunday, March 24 marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. This is a day to raise awareness about the health, social, and economic impacts of this preventable and curable infectious disease. This year's theme "Yes! We can end TB" continues last year's...

President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: "Tuberculosis (TB) can be eliminated with joint efforts and partnerships between Inuit leaders, Inuit...

Please be advised that the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) and Member of Parliament George Chahal, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the groundbreaking of the start of construction of...

Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to gather views on how to support Indigenous broadcasters and content creators, and to ensure Indigenous stories and voices are represented, easily found, and shared across all platforms. This...

Heritage places reflect the rich and varied stories of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister...

Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: I would like to begin by acknowledging the hard work of First Nations communities in safeguarding their waterways, developing innovative water management...

With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get...

The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), Minister responsible for Relations with First Nations and the Inuit Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for the Nord-du-Québec...

The Gen7 Fuel bank account at BMO's North Bay branch has been frozen after KMPG's lawyers at Bennett Jones LLP presented a letter demanding the action. The letter was issued to the bank as part of KMPG's court-appointed monitoring of the debt...

The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, made the following statement today: "As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must reflect on all the ways that we can stand up against racism and...

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, CanNor and PrairiesCan, announced in a keynote address to the Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium that Nukik Corporation is receiving an additional $2.8 million in funding from Canada's...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: "Today, on this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our...

Just in time for World Water Day on March 22, the One Drop Foundation is releasing the results of a new public opinion poll and reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safe water access for all. The Canada-wide survey carried out by Maru/Blue for...

Saskatchewan Blue Cross, a leading provider of health and wellness solutions, is honoured to announce their support once again for Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation....

Members of Ontario's legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony, which will be held on May 22, 2024....