News by subject: NTA

The Government of Canada is committed to working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, the energy and electricity sectors, and renewable energy leaders across Canada to tackle climate change, accelerate the transition to clean energy and create...

Indigenous communities across British Columbia are creating new opportunities in the economy of the future, including transitioning to clean energy and advancing digital technology....

On June 1, 2023, youth participants of the Journey for Knowledge program at Manitoulin Island's Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) will embark on an unparalleled and transformative four-week cultural exchange trip across Canada and the US. Starting from...

Today, the Nisg?a'a Lisims Government celebrates a new partnership to bring wireless connectivity to all four Nisg?a'a villages in Northwest B.C., improving safety and supporting Indigenous prosperity in the Nass Valley through a first-of-its-kind...

Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, joined the President of the Métis National Council, Cassidy Caron, to co-chair the annual Crown-Métis Nation Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, where they were joined by federal Cabinet ministers and presidents from...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; and the...

As wildfires become more common and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening Canada's long-term response. Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month: "Indigenous Peoples have lived on this land for time immemorial and their unique histories shaped the Canada we know today. Today, we mark...

Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and youth share their relationships to water in the newly released graphic novel, "We Are of Water." The Covid stimulus program, Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI), collected the voices and reflections of Indigenous...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is making funding available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples to participate in the federal impact assessment process for the Mont Sorcier Mining Project. The Project, proposed by Voyager...

The Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, Ian Lafrenière invites media representatives to a public dialogue on the revitalization and promotion of Indigenous languages. Date: June 16, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. Place:...

Indigenous businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs play an important role across Canada in growing local economies, creating good jobs, and providing unique products, services and experiences that benefit Canadians. The Government of Canada is...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) recognizes National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the history, achievements and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. As we examine history, we must acknowledge that the health...

The Métis National Council and Ministers of the Government of Canada, including the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Crown-Métis Nation Summit. He will be joined by the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, the Minister of Indigenous Services and...

The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation is proud to announce Rio Tinto's continued support for the CHU Sainte-Justine through a $500,000 donation to the Dialogue Program. This program aims to provide specialized maternal and pediatric healthcare and...

Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 9:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Crown-Métis Nation Summit. He will be joined by the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, the Minister of Indigenous Services and...

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support Indigenous clean energy projects and skills training....

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced a $12 million investment through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream that will fund 50 new homes for Indigenous people across southern...

New Collections Open Up Access to Artwork, Historical Resources ? Many Never-Before Researched or Presented for Public Viewing Online by the Museum Focal Points: 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre; 150 Years of Indigenous Painting Traditions; Artists Thomas...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Adeline Webber as the next Commissioner of Yukon for a term of five years. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Adeline Webber is a proud member of the Teslin Tlingit Nation....

The Métis National Council and Ministers of the Government of Canada, including the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister...

Command Holdings, a Native American owned community of companies, today announced that it hired John Dicus as Director of Business Integration and Compliance. Mr. Dicus will lead the business compliance program and continuity development of new...

InterINDigital announced today that the premier of season 2 of its new and original documentary series, CRAZY LIKE A LYNX, will air on APTN in Ojibwe on Monday June 5th, 2023, at 7pm for the North feeds and on Friday June 9th at 6:30am for the East,...

Desjardins is proud to support Alliance de l'Énergie de l'Est?a coalition of 209 municipal and Indigenous governments representing 16 regional county municipalities in eastern Quebec and the Magdalen Islands?in its efforts to build and operate wind...

Alithya Group inc. ("Alithya") has unveiled its new brand platform and website, positioning the Company's vast competencies front and center and emphasizing the collective intelligence behind its extensive service offering. Developed by Alithya...

Today, more than 400 individuals gathered at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for a "Conversation on Belonging" with UC Berkeley Professor john a. powell. At the event, The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the largest private foundation in the...

The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has sent a service improvement request to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), asking it to update its information for Indigenous Peoples on Canada.ca. Right before the CRA began the 2023 tax-filing...

Intersectional research is the cornerstone of understanding and tackling gender-based violence. While violence can, unfortunately, be experienced by all, certain Canadians, including Indigenous women and girls, women living in rural and remote...

Acadia First Nation in Nova Scotia is the first of many who will benefit from Gratitude Seafood sales in national grocery chains across Canada. The Laptops for Learners giveback kick-off in Gold River, Nova Scotia, was held on Acadia First Nation...

On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization determined the current COVID-19 situation no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), however the Government of Canada recognizes that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is still...

What is happening? Voyager Metals Inc. is proposing the Mont Sorcier Mining Project, a new open-pit iron and vanadium mine, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay Territory, in Quebec. The Joint Assessment Committee (the Joint Committee), comprising...

National historic designations are a way to acknowledge and to learn about the full scope of our shared history, including the difficult periods that are part of our past. Understanding the events that have led to the Canada of today helps us reflect...

The Groupe Rouillier is proud to announce that two of its subsidiaries, Youdin Rouillier Drilling and Avataa Rouillier Drilling, have successfully completed the digital audit and now hold the ?? ???? ???????® ????????????? ??? ????????? ?? ???...

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023?24, in the House of Commons. These Supplementary Estimates propose $20.5 billion in voted budgetary spending across 26 federal...

Every year, Citizenship Week is a chance to celebrate new citizens and all that it means to be Canadian.  The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is proud to announce that, over the past week, Canada hosted 105...

Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous Peoples participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project, a new pumped storage...

Every day, families and communities across the country lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. Collectively, through harm reduction services, treatment, as well as prevention efforts alongside all levels of...

Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous people: There is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous...

For the third year in a row, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will provide financial aid to Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities through the Price McIntosh Bursary,...

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., K.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney...

The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., K.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney...

Kitcisakik Anicinapek Council and Crown?Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Kitcisakik Community and Canada are taking an important step in the spirit of reconciliation through the signing of a Framework Agreement to guide the...

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community of its opposition to the Government of Quebec's intent to propose a bill that protects Indigenous Languages and the ingenuine consultation process being employed to collect...

Regis Penosway, Chief of the Kitcisakik Council, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, will sign a Framework Agreement to advance the self-determination of Kitcisakik members. A protocol ceremony will be held,...

Today, the Huron-Wendat Nation and the Government of Canada have taken an important step toward reconciliation by signing a framework agreement on the recognition of Indigenous rights and self-determination. This framework agreement signals the...

At its 216th Executive Board session, UNESCO approved the nomination to inscribe the Archival Records of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) into the Memory of the World International Register. The register serves to safeguard and...

Canadians understand the value of protecting and highlighting authentic places that showcase Canada's pristine landscapes. In Nunavut, Pond Inlet is considered one of the "Jewels of the North" with its scenic landscapes and abundant wildlife. The...

Saskatchewan has a strong, growing economy with global leadership in agriculture and food processing, digital innovation, advanced manufacturing, and resource development. With its abundance of natural resources, vibrant research and innovation...

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing, and N'Quatqua First Nation announced a combined $2.35 million...