News by subject: NTA

Yale School of Medicine and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro today announced the first Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) grant in the United States, which is an outgrowth of President Biden's Cancer Moonshot program. The nearly $25...

As National Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches, the Royal Canadian Mint is reminding people living across Canada that the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake, a wearable acknowledgement of the truths behind the residential school experience on...

BHP is pleased to announce a AUD$3 million (CAD$2.6 million) three-year partnership with Indspire, a leading national Indigenous registered charity in Canada that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary...

Small businesses across Ontario submitted proposals to Meridian's inaugural Eco-Upgrade Contest for a grant to help them go green, with the first and third place winners hailing from London, ON. Trends that emerged from among the grant submissions to...

Manitobah, the Indigenous-rooted brand dedicated to growing a strong Indigenous presence in the footwear industry as well as contributing to Indigenous economic empowerment, proudly announces its certification as a B Corporationtm (B Corptm). This...

Tim Hortons and its restaurant owners across Canada are proud to share that for a third year in a row the Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign is returning in support of Indigenous organizations. On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 100 per cent of the...

Citi Foundation announced the 50 grant recipients of its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge today, which includes one Canadian finalist: Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre (QCFC). The QCFC grant application was one of over 1,000 submissions from...

The Kivalliq Trade Show Society (KTSS) supports local businesses, the arts and entrepreneurship in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut and plays an important role in the economic development of its communities. As investment continues to grow in the...

Today, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the Rouge National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area: "Protecting the environment and the Rouge National Urban Park are of...

TODAY, the Native American Guardian's Association (NAGA ? NagaEducation.org) and through their attorney, Chad Laveglia, Esq. (CJLawNY.com), filed a defamation lawsuit in North Dakota Federal Court against the Washington Commanders and their key...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate in a series of reflection focused activities in Ottawa to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Public commemoration of the painful history...

North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) and its seven First Nation member communities are thrilled to announce that they have signed equity agreements with Moltex Energy Canada Inc. (Moltex) and ARC Clean Technology Canada, Inc. (ARC). These...

BMO today announced the expansion of its Zero Barriers to Business program for Black, Latino, Native, and Women-owned businesses across the bank's expanded footprint. The program aims to break down barriers for historically underserved and...

The Powell River Board of Education has adopted 'qathet' ? a gifted ayajuthem word which signifies working together, as the new name for the school district. Effective immediately, the district will go forward as qathet School District in all...

Hudson's Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are pleased to announce the first grant recipients of Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. The announcement comes just ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the...

Canada Post invites you to attend the unveiling of four new stamps in connection with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 27 in Brantford. This stamp issue is the second in the annual series in the Truth and...

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...

Leaders from the Tahltan Central Government ("TCG"), Iskut Band, and Tahltan Band are acknowledging the results of a recent decision by the Province of British Columbia (the "Province") to reject the issuance of a Mineral Exploration Permit for a...

Citizens of the Métis Nation within Alberta (MNA) have taken the next step in their self-government journey by electing a new President and Citizens' Council. With this election, the constitution that MNA Citizens ratified in a province-wide...

Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) have concluded voting in their first election for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. This election marks the formal transition of MNA to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. In a province-wide election...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is calling on all levels of government to take swift and supportive action in support of families...

CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks and Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. (Gilead Sciences Canada) today joined hands to unveil the GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing, a new $4M grant program supporting community...

Today, First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) unveiled its new program for Indigenous and non-Indigenous economic leaders. To be offered starting in the 2024 winter, this executive training program is the fruit of a close collaboration with the...

The Armenia Project, a Yerevan-based educational non-profit focused on accurate information about Armenia and the region, is calling on the world community to treat with urgency Azerbaijan's aggression on Nagorno-Karabakh, and urges global media to...

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing economic reconciliation, closing socio-economic gaps and providing more sustainable solutions that tackle climate change and grow a prosperous low-carbon economy. Enhancing Indigenous leadership in...

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum's festival grounds. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Taking place during...

The Los Angeles Auto Show® will host the first public appearance of the Kevin Hart Kollection. Open to the public from November 17-26, show visitors will be able to view 11 of Hart's personal favorites, all of which were custom-built to his...

Today TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") released its TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada ? 2023 Report, outlining the Bank's commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and sharing its approach to supporting the...

As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, media are invited to join an inspiring celebration hosted by the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIBTF) that will bring together members from Indigenous communities and corporate...

Makita, a leading global manufacturer of innovative power tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories, is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned industry leader as its new president and CEO. The company is excited to welcome Sean Okada to...

The effects trauma are extensive and intricate, impacting multiple generations, particularly due to substance abuse. The establishment of an addiction treatment centre that observes Inuit traditions and practices can serve as a starting point for...

Eight First Nations have submitted their support to the Ontario Ministry of Energy for Hydro One to develop two new transmission line projects between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury. Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Thessalon First...

The AFNQL denounces the self-proclaimed "Métis" groups and the federal government's intention to recognize to grant them rights. Only the First Nations are holders of Aboriginal rights and titles. The AFNQL strongly supports the resolution adopted...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) - the National Government of the Red River Métis - expresses support for the First Nations protest on Parliament Hill against Canada recognizing unfounded and illegitimate Métis rights of Métis Nation of...

On Wednesday, September 20, Nia Tero will host a conversation at Climate Week about the vital role that Indigenous Peoples' guardianship of their territories plays in mitigating climate change....

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Ian Lafrenière, Quebec's Minister responsible for relations with First Nations and Inuit; Dave Forrest, President of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre; as well...

Yesterday, Lake Babine Nation marked the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Lake Babine Foundation Agreement with the Governments of British Columbia and Canada. This reconciliation agreement, best described as a roadmap consisting of...

Today, the Canadian Museum of History and Metepenagiag Heritage Park jointly hosted a special ceremony to celebrate a unique event ? two very special Mi'kmaq outfits being displayed together for the very first time. The original outfit ? which is...

As government and corporate leaders gather for New York Climate Week, founding members of the Peoples Forests Partnership have launched the Equitable Earth Coalition. In partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and Global South...

Today, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee inscribed Anticosti, an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, on the World Heritage List during its 45th annual session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This designation is made possible thanks to the lengthy...

Advocate for environmental and Indigenous rights Tara Houska will discuss her work as a tribal attorney, land defender and founder of the Giniw Collective during a special event at Dickinson College. Her public talk will take place Wednesday, Oct. 4,...

The Regional Committee on First Nations Languages is proud to organize the first-ever Forum on First Nations Language Rights in Quebec, an historic event to be held on September 19 and 20 at the Manoir du Lac Delage. This initiative is an important...

The Gardiner Museum is excited to announce a transformational $9 million donation from The Radlett Foundation in honour of the late William B.G. Humphries, who established the Foundation, reflecting his lifelong commitment to the collection and...

Centennial College will hold an opening event (ribbon-cutting) for Canada's first LEED Gold, zero carbon, mass timber, higher-education building on September 21, 2023, alongside project partners. A-Building, an approximately $112-million expansion,...

Today Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) released the 2023 Women Warriors Report, which highlights the unique experiences and challenges women veterans face after service, including accessing health care and undergoing a harder time transitioning back...

Members of the media are invited to attend the opening of the first Forum on First Nations Language Rights in Quebec, organized by the Regional Committee on First Nations Languages in collaboration with the First Nations Education Council (FNEC)....

The Government of Canada is helping to bring affordable, reliable, clean energy to communities in every region of Canada. That is why the federal government is investing in job-creating clean energy projects across the country and working with...

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH), today, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, Towards a Sustainable Future. The report outlines the company's leadership in areas such as addressing post-consumer waste, reducing its environmental...

During yesterday's proceedings at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tr'ondëk-Klondike, located in the homeland of Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in in northwestern Canada, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Led...

Vaseline introduces Vaseline® Radiant Xtm, a new body care range formulated with premium skin care ingredients traditionally used for your face, created to specifically address the needs and concerns of Black and Brown skin including moisture...