News by subject: NTA

Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a funding commitment of...

Innu First Nations of Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Essipit, and Nutashkuan ? Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada works with Indigenous partners to promote self-determination through collaborative relationships and...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: "Jordan's Principle was created to make sure that First Nations children have equal access to the essential government-funded products, services, and supports...

Today, Prime Minister Carney met with the leaders of the three National Indigenous Organizations: the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, and the President of...

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services...

The Government of Canada remains committed to honouring its Treaty obligations to First Nations through the fulfilment of Agriculture Benefits promises. These claims settlements position First Nations across the Prairies, including in rural and more...

The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Northwest Territories will be able to build or improve the...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: "I am pleased to confirm that the Government of Canada has renewed funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative, allocating an additional $121.7 million of...

The restoration of Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will help safeguard its structural integrity and preserve its architectural heritage after an investment of $1 million from the federal government. Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum showcases the...

With wildfires becoming more frequent and severe across Canada ? impacting people and public health, forests and landscapes, and economies ? the Government of Canada is investing in wildfire training initiatives to increase fire management capacity...

With access to abundant raw materials and a skilled workforce, Alberta is a leader in the natural resources and energy industries. As global markets increasingly look for more sustainable ways of doing business, innovators across Alberta are...

Indigenous Guardians are "eyes and ears on the ground" stewarding traditional territories, and a unique example of reconciliation in action. They monitor ecological health, helping to protect ecosystems, species, and cultural heritage, while...

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit share ties to Canada's oceans and waterways that span generations. Through Canada's Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and coastal regions to build connected...

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for phase one of the Iona Island Wastewater...

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for St. John's East, announced a federal investment of over $26.8 million to build a water supply, treatment and distribution...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: "Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are at the forefront of protecting this sacred resource. On National...

Trade infrastructure and transportation corridors enable Canada to get its products to global markets. That is why the Government of Canada is making investments to open new potential markets through the Arctic and secure reliable surface...

The Government of Canada understands the importance of diversifying Canada's export market opportunities, supporting Indigenous economic reconciliation objectives and ensuring development is aligned with our climate and environmental goals....

Today, Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Mayor Maxime Bourgeois announced a federal investment of more than $10.1 million for a new community recreation centre and expanded water infrastructure in Memramcook. A federal investment of $6 million through...

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs announced the establishment of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous...

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced a federal investment of up to $482,160 for a solar energy project in Edmonton through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. Funding will...

Today, Bishop's University celebrates the opening of Kwigw8mna. Kwigw8mna will house the Indigenous Student Support Centre, Indigenous student study space, gathering spaces, and an Indigenous research lab, marking a significant step in its ongoing...

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories...

The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects...

The PenFed Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that supports Veterans in their transition from service to success, today announced it awarded a grant to Home Base, a national non-profit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is excited to announce the release of our amended bylaws, opening membership to Métis women and gender-diverse people across the Motherland....

Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal...

Tribal Ready, a Native-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to advancing Tribal Sovereignty and digital equity, and Synamedia have partnered to provide groundbreaking video services for tribal communities across North America. This...

What: The U.S. Postal Service will hold a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture stamps at the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, NM. News of the Forever stamps is being shared with the...

Today Minister Patty Hajdu, Ashley Larose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Science North, announced a federal investment of up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay,...

The Riverview Community Centre will benefit from critical upgrades after an investment of $924,079 from the federal government. The Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg is a vibrant hub, offering a wide range of recreational, cultural, and sports...

The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) urges the federal government to address the chronic underfunding of Indigenous post-secondary education and fulfill reconciliation commitments. Representing seven Indigenous-owned institutions, the IIC...

The federal government is allocating an additional $1 million to the Lakehead Social Planning Council in Thunder Bay and $500,000 to the County of Wellington in Guelph through the Designated Communities stream of Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness...

Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ashley Larose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for...

Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are leading the way in prioritizing cleaner, more affordable and more-reliable energy sources as they continue to experience some of the deepest impacts of climate change. Investing in community-led...

Now more than ever, we need to reaffirm Canadian sovereignty by strengthening our military, bolstering our Arctic security, and unleashing the North's economic potential. Prime Minister Carney was today in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to announce initiatives...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ashley LaRose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for...

The Government of Canada announced more than $22 million in contributions and loans to help build, repair, and renew 337 homes and beds across the Northwest Territories....

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: "Today, Manitoba has confirmed that the identity of the second individual...

Domtar (formerly Paper Excellence) and Tla'amin Nation have reached an historic agreement for the Nation to reacquire a substantial portion of the lands at the tiskwat paper mill site in Powell River, British Columbia. The two parties signed the...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is sharing a webinar today that answers critical patient questions about cancer clinical trials. The newly released, on-demand webinar is titled "Why Should I Consider a Clinical Trial?" It is...

OTTAWA, ON, March 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is deeply disappointed and concerned over the absence of a dedicated Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE) in the newly appointed cabinet....

Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their...

The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Yukon will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to...

April has emerged as "Muscogee Month" at the Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia. After an extensive process of collaborative writing with Muscogee, Cherokee and Seminole contributors, a world premiere of The Mvskoke Project will be...

407 ETR is proud to be a diamond sponsor of the 51st annual Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) tournament which runs from March 9 until March 13, 2025. The tournament takes place in the City of Markham where a record-breaking 270 teams,...

The newly acquired DASCH Centre will benefit from renovations after an investment of $8 million from the federal government. This was announced by the Honourable Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface?Saint Vital; Ben Carr, Member of...

The Walker Youngbird Foundation is pleased to announce that Lehuauakea, a Native Hawaiian artist and kapa practitioner, has been awarded its latest grant recognizing early-career Indigenous artists. Lehuauakea is reimagining kapa (Hawaiian barkcloth)...

This spring, the SBi Giving Foundation is proud to team up with Haley Laughter, founder of Hozhó Total Wellness, to present the "Yá'át'ééh to Yoga! Indigenous Yoga Tour 2025". This transformative six-week tour will launch Friday, April 4 and...