News by subject: NTA

18 Onerahtókha 2024 - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Hydro-Québec signed the project agreements to formalize the historic joint ownership of the Hertel?New York Interconnection Line ("Hertel Line") today, at a ceremony held on the Mohawk...

Cheryl Crazy Bull (Sicangu Lakota), President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, is one of several noteworthy contributors in Indian Country whose work appears in a new collection of essays about one of the most influential thinkers of our...

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Government of Canada have taken a significant step towards strengthening their relationship and promoting self-determination for the Kanien'kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke. Today, a Memorandum of Understanding...

PBS SoCal, Southern California's flagship PBS station, announced today a new comedy-documentary series ROOTS OF COMEDY WITH JESUS TREJO. Part comedy, part social commentary, part travelogue, the series follows the host, Mexican-American comedian...

The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is pleased that Minister Freeland included NACCA and the IFI network in the Federal Budget 2024, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Indigenous entrepreneurialism and...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards. The Indspire Awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement, promote...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: "The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of our country's greatest accomplishments. Central...

With the largest and most successful Indigenous-owned housing corporation in the country, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has been working with Canada since 1982 to address the housing needs of Métis Albertans. Unfortunately, the needs continue to...

First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) bonds will receive a sector assignment change from the Municipal Index to the Federal Agency Index within the FTSE Canada Bond Indices, effective May 13, 2024, after a review by FTSE Russell....

Ascendion, a leading provider of AI-first software engineering services, received the Supplier Diversity: Innovation Award from Ally, a digital financial services company with the nation's largest...

InterINDigital Entertainment and SandBay Entertainment announced today that its new and original documentary series, Pow Wow Chow, will have its world premiere on APTN on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m. ET (English) and 9:00 p.m. ET (Ojibway) and will...

Royal Helium Ltd. ("Royal" or the "Company") and Sparrow Hawk Developments Ltd. ("Sparrow Hawk") are pleased to announce that they have entered into an Economic Participation Agreement (the "Agreement") and a letter of intent (the "LOI") for a...

Traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples ? EY Canada, with the support from BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the 12 entrepreneurs...

As the nation kicks off National Volunteer Week (NVW) from April 14 to 20, 2024, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of our volunteers from across the country. Under this year's theme,...

Unceded territory of the Lenape ? Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The strong voices of Indigenous youth are changing communities, challenging the status quo, and taking the lead in building a better, fairer, and more...

Fielding Graduate University, a premier adult education institution, will mark its 50th year with a celebration in the nation's capital that focuses on democracy and social justice....

Lisa Sanders, MD, a Yale physician, who is the author of The New York Times Magazine's popular "Diagnosis" column and Netflix series, is editing a new blog hosted by the Yale Medicine website titled "Long COVID Dispatches from the Front Lines."...

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announced today that the AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo Foundation) has introduced four new equity-focused scholarships. Part of broader multi-year funding agreements with the...

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, concludes his participation in the Arctic Encounter Symposium with appreciation of those who contributed to the important discussions that took place during the event. This annual...

Traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples ? EY Canada is proud to announce the 12 entrepreneurs selected for the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Class of 2024....

The retrofit of four community facilities on Vancouver Island will improve energy efficiency and building accessibility, after a combined investment of nearly $5.2 million from the federal and local governments. Announced by the Honourable Jonathan...

The Wabun Tribal Council Chiefs have secured formal support from the Municipality of Timmins in their bid to the Ontario Ministry of Energy for the proposed Wawa to Porcupine Transmission Line Project, it was announced today. Mattagami First Nation,...

On April 12 to 14, 2024, 100 Indigenous student-athletes representing Cree, Innu, Atikamekw, Ojibway, Mississauga, Kanien'kehá:ka, Huron, and Inuit communities and the home Algonquin Nation will convene for the inaugural Indigenous Hockey Showcase at...

Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") , one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today announced a new regional partnership...

Operation HOPE and Wells Fargo hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community to New Mexico's first 'HOPE Inside' center and redesigned Wells Fargo branch, which will serve a large community of Native Americans. Located at 300 W. Aztec...

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO), are pleased to announce an Identity Summit aimed at tackling rampant identity theft faced by many Indigenous Nations in Canada...

Vega Mining Inc. ("Vega" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on April 9, 2024, it closed its previously announced private placement offering (the "Offering") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 1445146 B.C. Ltd. ("Subco"), of 11,111,112...

On Tuesday, April 9th, renowned artists joined with environmental justice advocates and frontline community members to release a new exhibit supporting the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California in their David vs. Goliath fight against Big Oil to...

If you're self-employed, navigating your tax obligations may seem complicated. But don't worry, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help you! To get ready for tax-filing season, we've put together helpful tips and information for self-employed...

Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these 11 projects will help residents get around easily and...

A new independently produced series will encourage Canadians to learn about Indigenous history through powerful personal narratives and engage directly with Truth and Reconciliation. Hosted by award-winning Canadian...

A new healing centre has opened in Alberta, welcoming in clients from across Canada. Nestled on 182 acres of pristine mountain land, Sacred Turtle Woman Healing Centre (STWHC) provides trauma-intensive programming partnered with full submersion in...

Wes Hall, Founder and Chairman of the BlackNorth Initiative, Founder and Executive Chairman of Kingsdale Advisors, long-time investor, philanthropist, and Dragon on Canada's Dragons' Den, has partnered with Tim Coldwell, a member of the Mohawks of...

Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development...

CDPQ published today its Sustainable Investing Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. CDPQ actively contributes to advancing sustainable finance, and once again this year the report presents concrete actions taken to drive the...

New research from national Indigenous-owned distributor of business and industrial supplies, eSupply Canada, reveals that First Nations' economy could grow up to two times by implementing a 'Buy Indigenous' strategy on materials and supplies...

Nathan McDonald, founder and owner of First Nations Inspection Authority (FNIA), announced the launch of one of the country's first Indigenous inspections agencies today. FNIA provides accredited inspection services for residential, commercial, and...

Grand Chief Jacques Tremblay of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation (WWFN) and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Consultation and...

Hudson's Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are pleased to announce the first round of grant recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund's Capacity Building Grant. The Blanket Fund launched on September 30, 2022, with an...

Oosita, a driving force for prosperity and reconciliation for the Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN) and Quadra [Quadra Chemicals Inc.], the largest Canadian owned chemical distributor, are excited to announce a limited partnership (LP). Together,...

Unceded & Ancestral Territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations - Today the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is proud to release the Final Draft of the...

Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories, will deliver remarks on how the defence policy update will impact the North and the Arctic. Date:  Monday, April...

"We intend to build on its existing infrastructure and community partnerships with RIVR Tech and expand fiber and broadband throughout Lumbee River Electric Management Cooperative's territory, which serves over 60,000 members and...

Please be advised that the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories, will deliver remarks on how the defence policy update will impact the North and the Arctic. Date:  Monday, April...

With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how housing gets built in communities. With a greater focus on density and affordable housing, we are going to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford....

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....