News by subject: NTA

Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet. On March 24, 2022, the Government of Canada and Government of Newfoundland...

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and...

Nonprofit arts and cultural intermediary Big We Foundation (BWF) launched a grant program in early 2023 with an inaugural cohort of four grantees to assist Black and Indigenous womxn creating projects rooted in lasting and meaningful change through...

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and...

The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have commenced a class action against the Toronto Police Service for the practice of "Carding", which has disproportionately been used to harass and intimidate Black and Indigenous...

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Government of Nunavut, Indigenous Services Canada Colonial trauma is deep-rooted and complex, affecting many...

Treaty Day is the day when Canada fulfils one of its obligations under the Treaty to pay each First Nation member of Treaty 9 (1905) and adhesions to Treaty 9 (1929) $4.00. Every year, without fail, Canada brings its representative and box of loonies...

On Sunday, August 13, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador, on...

T'äw Tà'är, also known as Winter Crossing, has long been an important meeting place on the Teslin River in what is now the Yukon. At the intersection of many traditional travel routes, this cultural landscape represents the interconnected web of...

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and...

Citron Hygiene has launched the Canadian arm of the Aunt Flow menstrual product donation program and signed an agreement with the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) to disseminate an initial donation of over 5,000 pads and tampons to...

Canoo , a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, announced it has finalized today agreements on workforce and economic development incentives from the state of Oklahoma and the Cherokee Nation for its vehicle assembly and battery module...

Note: All times local Edmonton, Alberta Private meetings. 10:00 a.m.      The Deputy Prime Minister will meet with First Nation partners near Edmonton. She will sit down with community leaders and discuss ways to advance Indigenous economic...

Please be advised that Mr. Paul Irngaut, Vice President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, as well as the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health of Nunavut, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement...

Note: All times local Edmonton, Alberta Private meetings. 10:00 a.m.      The Deputy Prime Minister will meet with First Nation partners near Edmonton. She will sit down with community leaders and discuss ways to advance Indigenous economic...

Please be advised that Mr. Paul Irngaut, Vice President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, as well as the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health of Nunavut, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement...

Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. By encouraging young people to discover and connect with these incredible natural and cultural places, we can inspire the next...

Robertson's career was influenced by early trips with his mother Rosemarie to visit family in Six Nations of the Grand River - a community known for supporting musical and artistic talent. Robertson's passion for music was matched by his kindness and...

Today, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer Duane Ningaqsiq Smith; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of...

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) formally announced its support of the Adams Fork Energy clean ammonia facility today and urged the federal government's backing to secure a steady supply of clean, low-cost ammonia for Tribal nations....

Please be advised that Duane Ningaqsiq Smith, Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the...

Today, Tyrone McNeil, First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) President; Stephanie Atleo, First Nations Education Authority (FNEA) President; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable...

The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "unifying voice for advertising," announced eight new inductees into its prestigious AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA). The AHOA celebrates...

Construction is now underway on a major Indigenous-led and focused development in Vancouver that will bring nearly 170 mixed-use homes and 80 shelter beds to the city's Downtown Eastside community....

Parks Canada, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, along with representatives from Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, will commemorate the historic significance of T'äw Tà'är National Historic Site of Canada, with a plaque unveiling. A meeting...

Scotiabank is honoured to partner with Phyllis Webstad and assist in distributing her latest book, Every Child Matters, to Indigenous schools across Canada. The creator of Orange Shirt Day ? Every Child Matters, Webstad is an accomplished Northern...

The history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are an integral part of Canadian society and our national economy. This is especially true in the Yukon, and the Government of Canada is continuing to build partnerships...

Please be advised that Duane Ningaqsiq Smith, Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the...

Today, in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, following a welcoming address from the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) Nations' leadership, Ron Hallman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parks Canada, and Chuck Sams, Director of...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and the Honourable Dan...

Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, has the right to be their authentic self, which includes having access to the care that they need to lead a happy and healthy life. This is especially true for Indigenous and racialized...

The DPH finding follows a jampacked public hearing where more than 200 residents, policymakers, caregivers and community advocates turned out to deliver four hours of compelling testimony in unanimous opposition to UMass Memorial Health's decision to...

Last August the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law in the US. Among its many provisions were extensive investment in clean energy and environmental justice. Last week, the Government of Alberta announced it was pausing approvals of large...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: "Today, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the diverse cultures, languages, and...

FPX Nickel Corp. ("FPX" or the "Company") is commenting on recent public communications from Tl'azt'en Nation with respect to the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") between Tl'azt'en Nation, family Keyoh Holders, and FPX, and concerns...

Crown?Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of Ontario Today, Chief John Kabatay Sr. of the Seine River First Nation; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Greg...

The government of Canada's commitment to create a comprehensive, coordinated clean electricity strategy is an important step in providing Canadians with clean, reliable and affordable energy for generations to come. The development of this strategy...

Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Tourism and Culture for the Government of Yukon, will make a joint announcement tomorrow on behalf...

Parks Canada, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, along with representatives from Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, will commemorate the historic significance of T'äw Tà'är National Historic Site of Canada, with a plaque unveiling. A meeting...

In cooperation with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), RCMP members are attending select Indigenous Communities throughout Ontario this summer where they will participate in the Treaty payment process. In consultation with treaty communities across...

August marks Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and as good vision is significantly important for a child's growth and well-being, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) wants to raise awareness about the importance of eye exams and...

As the world readies to honor the wonders of Indigenous culture, tradition, and heritage on August 9 ? also...

Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, in partnership with the Moose River Heritage and Hospitality Association and the Moose Cree First Nation, unveiled a new provincial plaque commemorating the long history of what is today known as Moose Factory. The...

Six Nations of the Grand River, ON - Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Indigenous Ontario Championship (IOC) met on the greens of the Monthill Golf & Country Club this week to sign a partnership agreement alongside Golf Ontario, formalizing...

Individuals, families, and Elders belonging to the Squamish Nation will soon be able to access more affordable housing options, as construction is underway on 95 new homes....

Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers, which prevent them from participating in economic, social, and political aspects of life. Supporting organizations that represent these communities helps...

The Government of Québec supports the leadership of the First Nations and Inuit in the climate transition. The Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Laurentides Region,...

Newfoundland-based, Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services (Miawpukek Horizon) and green energy developer, EverWind Fuels (EverWind) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of a green fuel transshipment corridor...

A maximum grant of $1,461,550 has been awarded to the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach, located near the municipality of Schefferville on the Côte-Nord, to continue its contribution to the protection of wildlife. The Minister of the Environment, the...

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) announces the fourth independent report on the status of Indian forests and forestry, which found that these forests continue to receive only a fraction of the funding provided to public and private forests. The...