News by subject: NTA

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency and Chief Darcy Dixon, Bearspaw First Nation....

A recent survey reveals that 88% of B.C. lower mainland residents believe access to natural spaces is crucial to their quality of life. This sentiment is rooted in awareness, with 89% acknowledging the importance of pollinators in food production and...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency and Chief Darcy Dixon, Bearspaw First Nation....

Please be advised that Chief Tony Alexis and Council of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the official opening of a new school located on Alexis Nakota. Transformational for Alexis Nakota,...

Access to justice is a fundamental value in the Canadian justice system and is an integral part of a fair society that respects the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing systemic barriers in the justice system by providing...

On January 16, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who will be the first Canadian to go to the Moon, will talk to students from a dozen schools in remote Indigenous communities about the Artemis II mission and Canada's role in lunar...

Today, Donald R. Cravins, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, announced the formation of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council. As...

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the "Tribe") and Station Casinos LLC ("Station") are pleased to announce the approval by the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission of the Third Amended and Restated Management Agreement. Under the...

Parks Canada is responsible for protecting nationally significant examples of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the stories of these treasured places, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As cornerstones...

Paramount+ in Canada, the Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) and the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) today announced a new partnership to support Indigenous writers in the advancement of their careers. The new Indigenous Screenwriters Lab will...

The Government of Canada is committed to providing members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the modern vehicles, equipment and services they need to keep Canadians safe. To support domestic and international exercises and operations, the CAF...

The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) announced today the donation of more than 500 acres of historic ancestral land to the Tataviam Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization formed by the Tribe in 2018. The donation made by Land...

The View the Night exhibition continues until March 17, 2024, and is charming visitors who dare to undergo the sensory experience of the universal theme of the night and the nocturnal. The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) is proud to...

According to James Beard Foundation's 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since...

On January 9, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting...

ComIT.org, a registered charity that believes the democratization of education and opportunity is Canada's best path forward, recently uncovered several startling statistics in a survey to 500 Canadians who identify as Indigenous Canadians....

The ongoing puzzle of having lots of body hair but little on the scalp has confounded many dealing with hair loss. A breakthrough emerges with Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic reports a pioneering study published in the esteemed Dermatologic Surgery...

On January 9, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting...

Back for another season featuring a fresh lineup of inspiring guest speakers, the Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the annual Ojibwe Storytelling Series will return this January. The annual series is a popular, four-part virtual...

Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that meets their unique needs. Communities across Nunavut will benefit...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Ribbon Skirt Day: "Today, I acknowledge all those across Canada who are marking the second National Ribbon Skirt Day and the significance that ribbon skirts...

One-fifth of U.S. adults said that they would not be able to isolate a sick household member in a separate bedroom and bathroom in the case of an infectious disease outbreak, yet 75% believe that an infectious disease outbreak is moderately or highly...

Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home, but far too many Canadians face the daily unacceptable reality of homelessness. The Government of Canada and its partners recognize the collective responsibility to develop and deliver community...

As 2023 comes to a close, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) highlights key moments that marked the year, from visitor attendance and satisfaction highs to cross-Canada community engagement programming and unprecedented Indigenous staffing. The...

Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, is proud to announce the remarkable success of its 6th Annual Toy Drive. This heartening campaign brought joy this holiday season to over 577 children in the northern communities of Kinngait and Inuvik. This...

The Government of Canada is investing in green and modern work facilities to support the efficient delivery of tax services to Canadians, while ensuring the long-term sustainable presence of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the area of St. John's,...

YMP Scholarship Fund (YMPSF) proudly announces its scholarship winners for the 2023/24 academic year. YMPSF has awarded over $210,000 over 51 individual scholarships through its fund this year. YMPSF's mandate is to attract and retain the next...

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation ("Premium Brands" or the "Company") and FNC Holdings Limited Partnership, representing a coalition of Mi'kmaq First Nations (the "Mi'kmaq Coalition"), are pleased to announce the successful completion of a...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for...

High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") , the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store located at 11501 Buffalo...

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Today, the CRTC is taking action to bring high-speed satellite Internet service to all communities in Nunavut for the first time. In 2019, the CRTC launched the Broadband Fund to...

Québec Premier François Legault and Makivvik Corporation President Pita Aatami approved a new negotiations accord today in the interest of furthering discussions on modernizing Nunavik's governance. The signing of this accord is a significant step...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

Lil'wat Nation has received more than $1.5 million from the federal government for the repair of 23 existing affordable housing units, which are now complete....

Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. The installation of booster pumps and upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample...

Over the next five years, the gouvernement du Québec and its partners will invest nearly 2.6 billion dollars in the sustainable development of Québec's northern territory. The Northern Action Plan 2023?2028 (NAP 23?28) was created in response to the...

First Nations' families, Elders and youth in Merritt will soon have access to more affordable rental homes with construction underway on a 52-unit building....

Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for...

Rates of food insecurity across Canada's territories rank among the highest in country, but Northerners are leading the way to develop innovative solutions that improve their food systems by leveraging local knowledge and ingenuity to address gaps. ...

Food security contributes to people's physical and mental health and well-being. As many Northerners in remote and Indigenous communities face high rates of food insecurity, the Government of Canada is working with Northern and Indigenous partners to...

The Nunatsiavut Government is proposing a new airport near Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description and...

The Prairies are an economic, agricultural and energy powerhouse that is increasingly diversified and has a significant impact on Canada's overall prosperity. As we move towards a net-zero economy, people living and working on the Prairies are taking...

The hunting and harvesting of fish, wildlife and marine mammals play a vital role in the communities and traditional ways of life of Northerners and Indigenous Peoples. In the North and Arctic of Canada, these local food sources face exposure to...

Solway is sympathetic to the cause of justice and respect for the rights of indigenous peoples in Guatemala. Solway agrees with the overall result of the case removing ambiguity in property rights that was contested in courts by the Agua Caliente...

Six active transportation infrastructure projects in rural and Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan will help create healthier and more connected communities after an investment of more than $3.1 million from the federal government. Announced by...

Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a...

In a special ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) celebrated the success and achievements of the latest troop of graduates from its Fishery Officer Initial Training Program....

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement to mark the eighth...

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) has closed a $20.5 million deal that will provide five Indigenous Nations, now united as Niyanin Nations LP (Niyanin), the opportunity to partner as investors in a 15-megawatt cogeneration unit...