News by subject: NTA

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,...

Millions of Canadians file an income tax and benefit return every year. For the 2023 tax-filing season, Canadians filed more than 32 million tax returns, and more than 92% of them were filed electronically. There were also more than 18 million...

Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister...

The Dakota Oyate Elder Care Lodge will benefit from energy-efficiency and accessibility renovations after an investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Chief Vincent Tacan, this project...

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to a sustainable, orderly, and safe elver fishery that respects harvesters and Indigenous rights holders. In recent years, the elver fishery has experienced a pattern of increasing and serious...

Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments. Encampments are not a safe or sustainable solution for housing. For people living in...

Obsidian Energy CEO Stephen Loukas has put his company's reputation at risk by refusing to address the mounting concerns of local Indigenous community members. Community members are shocked by Loukas' refusal to address the impacts of Obsidian...

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of...

Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, announced today its 2024 Star Awards. Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass earned the 2024 Travel Guide Five-Star award for KAI, Aji Spa, and the resort and are...

In this role, she will serve as the catalyst for Alutiiq talent development within the company, enhancing an already diverse and skilled workforce....

The 2024 Champions for Change Public Event, hosted by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute on Tuesday, February 13 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, will celebrate the five Native youth change makers from across the country at the...

The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: "This is a historic day for First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as for all Canadians. An...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the National Métis Women's representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision today against the...

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is very pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to uphold the federal Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. This decision confirms the legal framework in the Act...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and representatives of national Indigenous organizations will hold a media availability...

Today, the United States Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) takes a significant step towards increasing accessibility for the Asian American community by releasing translated materials for its 2023 statutory enforcement report. The report, "The...

Yesterday, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, convened an economic reconciliation roundtable between Indigenous leaders from National Indigenous Organizations and national Indigenous economic institutions, executives from...