News by subject: NTA

Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) and 23 First Nation and Métis communities today announced an agreement whereby the communities will acquire, collectively, an 11.57% non-operating interest in seven Enbridge-operated pipelines in the...

CIBC today announced the opening of a Legacy Space at its global headquarters, CIBC SQUARE, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022.  ...

CAMP OF DREAMS, a documentary which follows NHL player Ethan Bear, and his annual hockey camp at the Ochapowace First Nation in Saskatchewan, is set to air on TSN1 and TSN5 this Friday, September 30th at 5:00pm EST, in conjunction with Canada's...

Jennifer Carr, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, is currently making official visits to nursing stations in remote First Nations northern communities. President Carr has undertaken this tour to shine a light on...

Today, the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) announced that after years of consultation and engagement, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution is ready to go to a vote. This November, many of the nearly 56,000 citizens of the MNA who are aged 16...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in a number of activities. Times are indicated in local time. Thursday, September...

The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in a variety of ways, but especially by taking concrete action with the university and Quebec community. Reconciliation with First...

Celebrating 53 years of impact, the largest scholarship provider to Native scholars in the United States today announced its new name: Native Forward Scholars Fund. The change reflects the organization's goal of expanding its highly successful...

Pyramid Lake in Nevada is a tourist destination for boating, fishing, and camping ? and the financial lifeblood of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. The lake, located on the tribe's reservation 35 miles from Reno, "is one of the big revenue generators,"...

Black and Indigenous students now have more opportunities to explore careers in STEAM and entrepreneurship thanks to new entrance scholarships for Shad Canada programs. These awards are specifically for students that have historically been...

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) today released a groundbreaking report calling for support for Indigenous-led organizations, initiatives, and self-determination at every level of museum operations and within all museum positions across the...

Indigenous Peoples have a deep connection with the land and resources. When we consistently incorporate their unique knowledge about those lands and resources in the impact assessment process, we can better understand and address potential impacts of...

Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Yukon's Minister of Education; and the...

On September 26 the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation ("Listuguj") began its fall lobster fishery. The fishery is an exercise of the community's rights under the Peace and Friendship Treaties. This year, for the first time, the Department of Fisheries...

Today, on the shoreline of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the heart of the greater Great Lakes ecosystem, public and stakeholders will launch a multi-year project to engage Canadians and Americans in stewardship of the Great Lakes and the Indigenous...

How does Canada's beleaguered tourism industry inspire entrepreneurs to start new businesses? And how does it help those operators who are recovering from the pandemic to stabilize and grow while bravely navigating new economic hardships? Firecircle...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation proudly celebrates Gender Equality Week and would like to take the time to highlight especially the roles and contributions of Métis women and gender diverse folks across Canada....

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Roy Whitney, Xakiji (Chief),...

IKEA Canada will host an art installation by The Canadian Library that honours thousands of murdered and missing Indigenous women and children in all its stores from September 30 to December 31, 2022....

Canada's first and only forum to exchange ideas and paths forward for Indigenous-led projects opens tomorrow in Toronto. The Indigenous-led Projects Forum (ILPF) is bringing together ground-breaking leaders from Indigenous, Industry and Government to...

In April 2018, Devon's body was discovered hanging from a tree, roughly 35 meters from the back door of his group home just outside Hamilton, Ontario. Devon was in the care of the Children's Aid Society of Hamilton and had been missing since October...

Last year, more than one million Orange Sprinkle Donuts were sold across Canada, raising over $1.6 million for the Orange Shirt Society and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.This year's Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign in Saskatchewan is...

A first-of-its kind National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness was held September 23, 2022 in Toronto. This summit brought together First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, tribal councils,...

Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro and Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot issued the following statement: "We are pleased to announce that the Governments...

From September 26 to 29, 2022, the President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), Jennifer Carr, will undertake official visits to nursing stations located in remote First Nations northern communities. President Carr...

The inquest into the death of Devon Freeman, a First Nation youth, is finally set to begin on September 26, 2022. In April 2018, Devon's body was found hanging from a tree only meters from the backdoor of his group home. Devon had been missing for...

Wisconsin Historical Society maritime archaeologists, alongside partners from Wisconsin's Native Nations, recovered a 3,000-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota in Madison today, less than one year after their recovery of a 1,200-year-old canoe...

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Royal Canadian Mint have together unveiled a deeply symbolic keepsake that acknowledges the truths behind the residential school experience on First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their...

Locating unmarked burials at former residential school sites across Canada is a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in these institutions. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and...

By investing in forest sector technologies, we can provide greener solutions that will tackle climate change and transition toward a low-carbon economy. That is why the Government of Canada is joining the 'Namgis First Nation in celebrating the...

Indigenous Peoples in Canada have long been environmental stewards on land, ice, and water and are the original leaders in sustainable development and natural resource management. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working in...

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the launch of the legislative review of the Cannabis Act.   The...

The University of St. Thomas announced an anonymous $10 million gift that will provide scholarships to help minimize financial barriers for students attending its Dougherty Family College (DFC), which offers two-year associate degrees and a path...

Today, in partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One announced its new industry-leading equity partnership model with First Nations on new capital transmission line projects with a value exceeding $100 million. Hydro One's...

Today, the American Diabetes Association® announced a new initiative designed to address the urgent public health challenge of preventable amputation called the Amputation Prevention Alliance. Over 154,000 amputations occur every year in the United...

The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and participating Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) are pleased to announce the establishment of a new $5 million Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund....

Please be advised that a National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness will take place in Toronto on Friday, September 23. This summit will bring together Indigenous partners and front-line community experts to share and learn from the best mental...

The mistreatment of Indigenous children is a tragic and shameful part of Canada's story, whose impacts are still being felt today. The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and healing for communities affected by Indian...

Young Canadians are integral to Canada's present and future success ? they are the leaders of today and tomorrow. Youth organizations in Canada are undertaking important work amplifying young voices and empowering the next generation of leaders to...

Please be advised that a National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness will take place in Toronto on Friday, September 23. This summit will bring together Indigenous partners and front-line community experts to share and learn from the best mental...

Protecting nature is vital to the health and well-being of Canadians and is key to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Indigenous Peoples know this, and since time immemorial they have been stewards and managers of the land,...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement today: "This summer, I've had the opportunity to meet with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership, as well as community members including Elders,...

In their second year of partnership, Cantu Beauty and Gyrl Wonder, a professional pipeline 501c3 initiative giving rise to ambitious women of color between the ages of 17 - 23, has teamed up to host the Gyrl Get Hired (GGH) Conference on Sunday,...

In April 2018, Devon's body was discovered hanging from a tree, roughly 35 meters from the back door of his group home just outside Hamilton, Ontario. Devon was in the care of the Children's Aid Society of Hamilton and had been missing since October...

While the percentage of U.S. high schools offering foundational computer science coursework has increased year-over-year and over time, there remain significant gaps in access, particularly among historically underrepresented and underserved...

Today, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Parks Canada celebrated the installation of a plaque at Huu-ay?aht First Nations' Kiix?in Village and Fortress (Kiix?in) to officially commemorate the designation of Kiix?in as a National Historic Site of Canada. ...

In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One will announce its new industry-leading equity partnership model with First Nations on new capital transmission line projects with a value exceeding $100 million....

Canada is one of the healthiest countries in the world, and everyone in Canada deserves opportunities to thrive and lead a healthy life. The Government of Canada is taking action to address systemic health challenges and barriers so that every...

Commercial radio in Canada began with Montréal station XWA. From its first broadcasts until the creation of a public system in 1932, a radio craze swept the country, establishing a new mass communication industry that would dramatically alter the way...

Chispa, the #1 dating app made for U.S. Latinx singles, has reunited with the grassroots political organization Voto Latino to educate, empower, and mobilize the next generation of Latinx voters for the 2022 midterm election....