News by subject: NTA

The Government of Canada is working with First Nations to establish a new fiscal relationship that moves toward predictable, flexible and sufficient funding for First Nations communities that will support self-determination and increase their ability...

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need...

Odayanhaway (Little Village), a new sustainable transit-oriented infill development at 30 Cleary Avenue, has received the green light from Ottawa City Council to proceed. This ambitious project, a unique partnership between Theia Partners, the First...

The following statement is being issued by Kroll Settlement Administration regarding the Lightricks Biometric Data Settlement. Why have I received this Notice?A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Lightricks, Ltd. and...

Last month, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) President Melanie Omeniho was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her significant contributions to Reconciliation work across Canada....

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need...

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need...

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need...

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI's expression of need...

Yesterday, in an award ceremony held in Toronto, the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Heads of Prosecutions Committee recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Canadian prosecutors The Award Program, instituted in 2006, honours professional...

The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show), the world's leading automotive and lifestyle event, today announced the finalists for THE ZEVAStm 2024. Additionally, the second and final round of voting is now open that will decide the ultimate winners of...

A short video raising awareness about Indigenous Peoples' critical role in protecting Earth's ecosystems and biodiversity will be screened as part of the "Promise" campaign at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP) under the Convention on...

TELUS is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of TELUS originals and a decade of empowering independent Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers creating compelling, social-purpose driven documentaries and docuseries that inspire change and connect...

Construction is well underway at the Gleichen Solar Project site which will bring online over 13 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to surrounding communities in the southeastern Alberta hamlet of Gleichen. The Gleichen Solar Project is a...

On October 23, 2024, the Métis Nation ? Saskatchewan and the Federal Housing Advocate will jointly launch a report on housing precarity and homelessness in Métis communities.   The groups, including Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle,...

The Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund (NMEF), in partnership with Ubique Films and directed by Jean-Philippe Brochu, presents Nunatta Ataani (Beneath Our Feet), a documentary exploring the economic, environmental, and cultural impacts of Nunavik's...

"COP16 is here, and Canada is ready. Our livelihoods, our communities, and our economies rely on being responsible with the natural world, which is telling us it is in trouble. "Canada is immensely proud of the role we played in hosting COP15 in...

Engaging with Arctic leaders and international partners is essential to building a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the North and Arctic. That is why we are working together with partners to address climate change, advance reconciliation,...

The fifth annual National Access to Justice (A2J) Week takes place from October 28 to November 1, featuring a diverse offering of virtual programming for legal professionals, the broader justice sector and the public, free of charge....

Curve! Women Carvers on the Northwest Coast celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of women to the rich tradition of carving wood and argillite on the Northwest Coast. This ground-breaking exhibition at the Audain Art Museum (AAM) in Whistler...

Nations Royalty Corp. ("Nations Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Kierce, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") for the Company, effective immediately. Josh is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over...

The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada's failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10. Through these Treaties, Canada...

Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program,...

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat  Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Attorneys General and ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of discussions on justice and public safety priorities.   In an...

Recognizing the importance of protecting the ecological integrity, biodiversity and cultural value of the coastal waters of Québec's Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region, the Gouvernement du Québec, the Cree Nation Government and the Government of Canada...

Today, the Cree Nation Government and Parks Canada announced the successful completion of the Feasibility Assessment and signed an agreement to formally work toward establishing a proposed Indigenous Protected Area and national marine conservation...

Today the federal government and Edmonton 2 Spirit (E2S) announced $6.84 million in funding for 24 supportive living homes for Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ community members removing themselves from gender-based violence in greater Edmonton and surrounding...

At the Special Chiefs Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, from October 16 to 18, 2024, the Draft Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program was...

American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress Scheduled for November 1-2 "AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more"Culture Extravaganza in...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Grand Chief Cody Thomas of the Confederacy...

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...

Understanding and acceptance grow where people feel safe and heard. Over the past two days, the 2024 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness brought together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, organizations and leaders, as well as...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Grand Chief Cody Thomas of the Confederacy...

Gallaudet University, the leading institution in the world for deaf and hard of hearing students, today hosted two historic events on its Washington, D.C. campus: the Building 103 Healing and Renaming Ceremony and the debut of "We, Native Deaf...

Schools are often the cornerstone of First Nations communities, providing students with a safe place to learn and grow and acting as a gathering place for community events and cultural activities. Chief Troy Knowlton, Piikani Nation leadership, along...

WHATOweesta Corporation, a national Native CDFI intermediary helping to strengthen the foundation in Native communities for sustainable, equitable growth and prosperity, is hosting its 19th annual Native Gathering Day at the Opportunity Finance...

In a celebration of gaming and hospitality excellence, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel received top honors at the prestigious 2024 Global Gaming Awards. Presented at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in...

On October 23, 2024, the Métis Nation ? Saskatchewan and the Federal Housing Advocate will jointly launch a report on housing precarity and homelessness in Métis communities.   The groups, including Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle,...

Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne'ata'q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland. An initiative of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women's Network Inc. (NAWN), the shelter will provide a safe, supportive community for...

Today, Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney?Victoria, Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton announced a...

The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is pleased to announce its 12th Annual National Conference, taking place from November 5-7, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, on Treaty 7 Territory....

Please be advised that Chief Troy Knowlton of the Piikani Nation and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement related to an infrastructure project for the community....

The Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools, Kimberly R. Murray, will release her Final Report and the Indigenous-led Reparations Framework at the 7th...

The Squamish Nation calls on the Government of Canada to immediately fulfill its duty to consult First Nations on the draft Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) for the long-term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS). This agreement,...

Please be advised that Chief Troy Knowlton of the Piikani Nation and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement related to an infrastructure project for the community....

The Audain Art Museum announced today the acquisition of an exceptional historical watercolour painting by revered Canadian artist, Emily Carr. Held for many years in private collections, War Canoes, Alert Bay, circa 1908, was unveiled alongside...

Everyone deserves to live in comfort with access to healthcare and services close to home and near loved ones. When Elders receive culturally relevant services in a safe, coordinated, and efficient manner based on individual needs, it allows them to...

The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) today announced that the 2024 event will feature an expanded lineup of thrilling overland and off-road brand showcases, including new and returning exhibitors and test ride opportunities....

Today, the Mellon Foundation ? the nation's largest funder of arts, culture and humanities ? announced the Frontera Culture Fund, a $25 million commitment to support the creative and historically rich work of artists and cultural leaders living and...

The Government of Canada is committed to building a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples. As part of this commitment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) works in partnership with First Nations in Quebec and Atlantic Canada to implement the...