News by subject: NTA

Five national Indigenous economic organizations have banded together with full support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to create a first of its kind, First Nations Procurement Organization (FNPO). The organizations gathered on December 6,...

Mazda Canada Inc. has announced two significant long-term partnerships with organizations focused on youth education and empowerment, strengthening the company's ongoing commitment to support and uplift future generations....

Manitobah, the Indigenous-rooted brand dedicated to making positive impacts in Indigenous Communities, today introduced Rooted, a global brand campaign showcasing seasonal artist Mikailah Thompson and affirming its commitment to elevating Indigenous...

Evolugen, the Canadian renewable energy platform of Brookfield, is pleased to announce that commercial operations have begun on Spring Coulee Solar Project (the Project), which is the first utility solar facility in Alberta to be operated and managed...

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages and cultures.  Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister...

Today, Chief Glenn Bennett of Kitselas First Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, celebrated the signing of a Consultation Protocol that sets out a clear and effective process to be followed whenever...

Liard First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, and the White River First Nation have constructed 33 new homes and refurbished an additional four homes with funding from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Approximately $17 million in housing funding was...

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced $15,100 in funding for the 60th Yukon Rendezvous Festival. She made the...

Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a co-developed Consultation Protocol. Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Time:Start of the...

The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities across the country to improve safety on the water through the Oceans Protection Plan. Indigenous communities are often the first to respond to marine incidents in remote...

Scotiabank has entered into an agreement with two Indigenous development corporations and one First Nation to seek regulatory approval to create and operate a new investment dealer in Canada. The proposed investment dealer, to be named Cedar Leaf...

SPARK, a revolutionary media company spearheaded by visionary Latina entrepreneur Karina Cabrera Bell, is proud to announce its highly anticipated launch on February 22nd in San Francisco. This milestone also marks the debut of the SPARK podcast and...

The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality, culturally appropriate programs and services for children. Today, the Okanagan Indian Band held a...

Please be advised that Chief Stephen Charlie of Liard First Nation and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a housing announcement for three Yukon First Nations communities. Date: Friday, February 23, 2024Time: 1:15...

Right now, in communities across the country, building affordable housing is too hard. That's why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians ? whether they are just starting...

Indigenous tourism helps advance reconciliation while creating jobs in communities nationwide. That's why supporting its growth, in close partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, is one of the Government of Canada's top...

Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will celebrate the signing of a co-developed Consultation Protocol. Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 Time:Start of the...

Today, the Mushkegowuk Council and the Government of Canada announced the successful completion of the feasibility assessment to establish a proposed national marine conservation area (NMCA) in western Weeneebeg (James Bay) and southwestern...

Today, Chief Murphy Abraham, along with other Lake Babine Nation representatives and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, signed a Funding Agreement totalling $50 million that will directly support priorities...

The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific...

For many Indigenous young people living in remote communities across Canada, geographic isolation can present a barrier to career planning resources, mentorship, education, and opportunities. Outside Looking In (OLI), a national Indigenous youth...

Chief Murphy Abraham, along with other Lake Babine Nation representatives and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will hold a media availability about a new funding agreement to support the Wit'at and Tachet...

The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) proudly unveils its inaugural Board of Directors, a crucial milestone in advancing Indigenous empowerment and economic prosperity. Established by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association...

Grand Chief Leo Friday of Mushkegowuk Council and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister...

Chief Murphy Abraham, along with other Lake Babine Nation representatives and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will hold a media availability about a new funding agreement to support the Wit'at and Tachet...

A routine inspection of commercial seafood processing plants by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers in January 2023 resulted in a fine of $40,000. On December 6, 2023, Tenshi Seafood Limited was handed down the fine in Richmond...

Tla'amin Nation blessed the ground so that construction could begin on ??ms ?ay? (uhms aya) Cultural Centre and Traditional Foods Processing facility. ...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Alice McKay, Chief of Matsqui First Nation, to make an announcement on an important settlement that addresses a historic wrong. Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time:...

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) is hosting a free, online book and author event for the public featuring the PEN Award?winning Native American author, Mona Susan Power, on March 26 from 12-1 Mountain Daylight Time. Power will discuss...

The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) will receive accessibility and environmental upgrades after an investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Dan Vandal, and Suzanne Munroe, MTYP Board Chair,...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Nicholas Simons, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Powell River-Sunshine Coast; and John Hackett,...

The Government of Canada is committed to providing its employees with modern, fully accessible and collaborative workplaces to deliver programs and services to Canadians, while continuing to advance reconciliation with Indigenous communities.  ...

Canada Post is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Awards for Indigenous Students. The awards were created in 2004 to celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who have embraced a renewed pursuit of...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Nicholas Simons, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Powell River-Sunshine Coast; and John Hackett,...

Mrs. Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Minister of Natural Resources and Forests and Minister Responsible for the Société du Plan Nord, in partnership with the Société du Plan Nord, is proud to announce calls for projects for organizations and businesses...

Today, at the start of the Family Day long weekend, Sts'ailes held a Traditional Ceremony to recognize, celebrate and honour its jurisdiction over child and family services for its Xwelmexw te Sts'ailes (Sts'ailes people). ...

Today, the federal and provincial governments, alongside the Capital Regional District and Songhees Nation announced nearly $24 million to help create 66 below-market homes at 1502 Admirals Road, located on Songhees Nation Land....

The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: "We are deeply concerned by the impacts of climate change on Indigenous communities that rely on winter roads. The shortening of the winter road...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public comment period as part of the post-decision phase for the Valentine Gold Project, an open-pit gold mine located at Valentine Lake, southwest of Millertown in Newfoundland and...

Grand Chief Leo Friday of Mushkegowuk Council and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister...

The Government of Canada will be making an announcement related to housing in Victoria. Media are invited to join the Honourable...

A vibrant business community is vital to the recovery of Lytton, B.C. Businesses provide jobs, create places to gather, bring in visitors, and are a big part of what draws people to a community....

Today, Charles Sousa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos and the Honourable Sean Fraser, an investment of nearly $16 million to create 38 new homes in...

The Government of Canada will be making an announcement related to housing in Victoria. Media are invited to join the Honourable...

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023?24, in the House of Commons. The Estimates family of documents, including the Supplementary Estimates, provide parliamentarians...

A consultation meeting is scheduled this morning between First Nations and the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) as part of the Round Tables on the Future of the Forest. This process was announced in November 2023 by Minister...

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Woodland Cree First Nation has provided notice to the Alberta Energy Regulator that Obsidian's planned expansion of wells on their territory cannot proceed....

As a major mobilization is being held today in front of the Canadian Parliament to ask the federal government to stop the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project in Chalk River, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) wishes to...

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services,...