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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich histories, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...

Today, the Daylu Dena Council, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia, proudly announces the grand opening of a new multi-purpose building in Lower Post, British Columbia. The new Dene K?^ multi-purpose...

When Indigenous Peoples succeed, Canada succeeds. A fairer future for every generation of Indigenous Peoples includes better access to education, and good-paying jobs. With renewed Nation-to-Nation, Government-to-Government, and Inuit-Crown...

The governments of Canada and Quebec, the City of Val-d'Or and the Val-d'Or Native Friendship Centre have announced the start of construction of the Anwatan-Miguam project, which will add 23 transitional housing units in Val-d'Or for people who are...

Indigenous business owners, entrepreneurs, advocates, allies, and financial service industry partners joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and to open the market.   June is...

The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS), formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat North (IRBN) station, in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, is now open for the season....

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to visit MOS, an SME that designs and markets an innovative automobile roof rack, along with the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and...

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities. Every day, we hear Indigenous stories being told by Indigenous voices. In turn, we are acknowledging our full history....

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) is pleased with yesterday's meeting between representatives of several First Nations and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and would like to express its...

Note: All times local Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 10:40 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a trail walk and storytelling session for National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, will also be...

Noojimo, the first and only all-Indigenous virtual mental wellness clinic, forms a partnership with GreenShield, a committed ally in supporting the wellness needs of Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Inuit, Métis) across Canada....

Note: All times local Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 10:40 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a trail walk and storytelling session for National Indigenous Peoples Day. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, will also be...

Protecting the human rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis is essential to creating a fair, inclusive and equitable society where everyone can live with dignity, authenticity, and safety. On June 18, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of...

Nations Royalty Corp. ("Nations Royalty" or the "Company") is proud to announce the approval for listing on Tier 2 of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") as an investment company, under the symbol "NRC", effective at the open of market on June 21,...

Hydro-Québec is presenting the report on the dialogue that it carried out over the past few months to gather ideas and solutions to improve and its Action Plan and bring it to fruition. The discussions held were productive and demonstrated that...

Please be advised that Chief Cindy Daniels of the Cowichan Tribes, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Grace Lore, British Columbia's Minister of Children and Family Development, will participate in a...

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) today announced plans for a new housing design model that better meets the needs of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender and gender diverse...

On National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Canada Post will issue a new set of stamps honouring three Indigenous leaders. Elisapie, Josephine Mandamin and Christi Belcourt will each be featured on a stamp in recognition of their environmental...

Canada's history of discriminatory government policies and practices has been detrimental to Indigenous languages and significantly contributed to their erosion. Restoring and promoting language is an important part of healing, reconciliation, and...

Today, RBC Origins released the 14th edition of A Chosen Journey: RBC Indigenous Partnership Report. This year's report features stories that embody the spirit of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) ? the hard work, competition, determination...

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations (GNN) on the northeastern tip of Vancouver Island say they are deeply disturbed by federal government's unilateral decision on finfish aquaculture without consent or proper consultation on the alternatives. The decision...

Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will join representatives from Kitselas First Nation and the Province of British Columbia to initial the Kitselas Treaty. Remote media...

Breakfast Club of Canada, Student Nutrition Ontario (SNO), The Schad Foundation and The Arrell Family Foundation are pleased to announce $3.6M in donations raised during the 2023-2024 school year for the Healthy Students Brighter Ontario campaign....

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in an art activity with schoolchildren to launch the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall. The heart garden honours First Nations,...

The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch, the first retrospective exhibition of the multi-media work of Mohawk artist Shelley Niro. Opening at 5 p.m. EDT on June 20, the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the...

Green Robot Studios is in the advanced development of a video game inspired by Mi'kmaw legends. The groundbreaking project has been in the works for two years and builds on the company's history of developing interactive cultural experiences.  The...

Indigenous peoples have long been leaders in environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and management of natural resources. Bringing Indigenous knowledge together with western science offers solutions to biodiversity loss and climate...

On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Native Friendship Centres in Quebec will celebrate and recognize the history and presence of First Peoples in cities across Quebec. Native Friendship Centres have organized a variety of activities...

The Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations have worked with the Government of British Columbia to protect about 76,000 hectares (188,000 acres) in Clayoquot Sound. Previously licensed for commercial forestry, these new conservancies will safeguard...

Today, Coast Funds, an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization serving First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii, releases Finance for Forests, a guide to financing First Nations' conservation, stewardship, and Guardian...

Today at an event in Thunder Bay, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honouring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, Josephine Mandamin. ...

TELUS is proud to uphold its commitment to reconciliation by declaring that it will not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create or replicate the art or imagery of Indigenous Peoples. TELUS released its Reconciliation Commitment in 2021,...

Raven Indigenous Outcomes Funds (RIOF), a member of the Raven Fund Group dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities to address their most pressing issues through outcomes-based finance, today announced the first close of its initial outcomes fund...

The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation donated $100,000 to four charities on Wednesday, June 5 at the Sycuan Cup 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan. The event was kicked off with a fun-filled day of golf followed...

NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company")  is pleased to announce the appointment of Susannah Pierce to the Company Board to Directors following the Company's 2024 Annual General Meeting that took place Monday, June 17th, 2024....

Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre is launching Reconciling our relationships to preserve Mother Earth for future generations, the fourth volume of its Voices of Indigenous Youth Leaders on Reconciliation series. In it, Indigenous youth share their...

Fort McMurray 468 First Nation (FMFN468) announces its inaugural Indigenous Environmental, Social, and Governance (IESG) Report. The FMFN468 Chief and Council are proud to share their IESG Report demonstrating their commitment to taking a holistic...

A new report from the Lawson Foundation "More Than a New Course: A Framework for Embedding Outdoor and Land-based Pedagogies in Post-Secondary ECE Programs," provides guidelines to help integrate Outdoor and Land-based teaching and learning in...

National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the...

A new partnership between Toronto's George Brown College (GBC) and New Zealand's Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is creating inclusive pathways for global learning and cultural exchange. This June, five Indigenous students from GBC...

At the forefront of addressing Canada's urgent housing crisis, world-leading tech incubator DMZ, in partnership with GroundBreak Ventures, will support eight innovators with access to expert-led mentorship, business coaching, peer-to-peer support and...

Media is invited for an exclusive tour of The Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort, ahead of the grand opening. During the media event, representatives will be given direct access to stakeholders for one-on-one interviews (listed below), take...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. She will be joined by National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse....

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. Date:  Monday, June 17, 2024Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) Where:House of Commons Foyer (West...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. Date:  Monday, June 17, 2024Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) Where:House of Commons Foyer (West...

Improvements to the Huron Country Playhouse will enhance its facilities after an investment of more than $880,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. Enhancements to this South Huron...

Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction, a new, unique and user-friendly website, was launched last night by Institut Tshakapesh and the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse. The organizations joined forces for this major...

On National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Canada Post will issue a new set of stamps honouring three Indigenous leaders. Elisapie, Josephine Mandamin and Christi Belcourt will each be featured on a stamp in recognition of their environmental...

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...

At the 2024 Land Awards Gala, the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) presented awards to five projects and two individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership in sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use.  ...