News by subject: NTA

Despite the initial doubts that were expressed on the relevance of the existence of such a commission, the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) would like to highlight the work carried out by the Independent Commission on Woodland and...

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for youth, persons with disabilities and Indigenous peoples across Canada. There will be a media Q&A session...

In Winnipeg, high school students don medical scrubs and gain hands on experience in local hospitals and healthcare centres, preparing them to pursue further education in medical careers....

Today, Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced the successful...

Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, North America's only Indigenous-led and owned impact investment firm, announced a $500,000 investment in Ginew Inc., a Native-owned garment company located in Portland, Oregon. Raven uses a proprietary Indigenous...

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Santa Fe Indian Market is pleased to announce this year's Best of Show, Best of Class and Special Award winners in a variety of classifications. Since 1922, Santa Fe Indian Market, the world's largest and most prestigious Native North American art...

Goldman Sachs Asset Management today announced that it will become a premier sponsor of the SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Tech Developer, with a commitment of $2.25 million over the next three years. The SEO Tech Developer is SEO's...

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will travel to Aotearoa-New Zealand from August 22 to 28, 2022. Minister Hajdu will be accompanied by a delegation representing Indigenous Peoples in Canada for a visit that will reinforce...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming members of its Technical Advisory Committee on Science and Knowledge (the Committee). This process is to identify candidates to...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming members of its Indigenous Advisory Committee (the Committee). This process is to identify candidates to replace existing members whose...

The Commission indépendante sur les caribous forestiers et montagnards is pleased to announce the tabling of its report with the ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP). Following a series of public consultations held in seven cities...

Today, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) members and delegates attending the Annual general meeting welcomed Dr. Alika Lafontaine as the organization's 155th President. Dr. Lafontaine becomes the first indigenous President in the organization's...

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

The AFNQL welcomes and supports the appointment of Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, from the Abenaki Nation of Odanak, announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "It is with great enthusiasm that we acknowledge the actions...

Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced federal funding of more than...

Families and children with complex needs have access to new affordable homes in Saskatchewan thanks to investments made by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan....

As a remote Northern community, Old Crow is characterized by the strength, resiliency, determination and vision needed to prevail in often extreme conditions. This remoteness creates an intense bond between people and with the land, contributing...

Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Terry Beech, alongside Deputy Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Government of Nunavut, Jimi Onalik, will announce funding related to air access for...

In preparation for the start of the Navajo Nation's first dedicated plumbing training program later this month, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) has finished the construction and setup of a new plumbing classroom and...

The Government of Canada is committed to a process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and to renewing relationships with them based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership....

Today, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) announced it's committing $150,000 to six Black and Indigenous-led groups that are supporting communities around Toronto Pearson....

Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will join the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, to make an important announcement within the context of reconciliation and acknowledgement of First Nations rights.  Please...

CodeWizardsHQ, the leading online coding school for kids and teens, awarded their annual $2,500 Educational Scholarship. The scholarship had over 200 applicants this year and supports students in their pursuit of a college education....

The National Native Scholarships Providers (NNSP) has released its first-ever National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students. The research and report, which were funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, are the result of a...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report on the Public Service of Canada, which was presented to him by the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Federal Public Service,...

Parks Canada is leading a collaborative effort with Indigenous partners, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the governments of Alberta, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories to coordinate a Reactive Monitoring Mission by...

The health and safety of Canadians, environmental protection and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples are priorities for the Government of Canada. Following 4 open and competitive processes, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on...

Communities across the North and Arctic are prioritizing cleaner, more reliable energy sources, as they continue to feel the impacts of climate change. By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic...

Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced $25 million in federal funding...

NorZinc Ltd. (the "Company" or "NorZinc") is pleased to announce the signing of a Transportation Corridor Benefits Agreement (the "Agreement") with Acho Dene Koe First Nation related to the transportation of mineral concentrate from the Prairie...

A new solar project in Inuvik is helping to advance Canada's transition to a low-carbon future while increasing the amount of electricity generated from renewables, reducing pollution and creating jobs in the Beaufort Delta Region. Nihtat Energy...

As part of its Project Justice initiative, Molson Coors announced today another $1.5 million donation to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) organizations dedicated to equity, empowerment, justice and community building, bringing its total...

Nursing shortages are impacting health care delivery across the country, with frontline workers taking on tremendous workloads and burdens as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce continue. In many Indigenous remote and isolated...

Hello Alice, the free platform helping over one million small businesses launch and grow, today proudly announced the launch of the Hello Alice Small Business Mastercard as it broadens its suite of inclusive capital products. In partnership with...

Parks Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will join the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, to make an important announcement within the context of reconciliation and acknowledgement of First Nations rights.  Please...

Interactive publishers Industry Media recently announced the release of the latest edition of Canadian Industry magazine featuring an exclusive interview with the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association:...

Brown Venture Group LLC, a Black-owned venture capital firm formed to fund Black, Latinx, and Indigenous technology entrepreneurs, announced today that it will receive an investment of up to $1.5 million from the Bush Foundation. "We are excited to...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board; Jennifer Carr, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada; and Leila...

Trilogy Metals Inc. ("Trilogy", "Trilogy Metals" or "the Company") announces that on August 12, 2022, Ambler Metals LLC ("Ambler Metals"), the joint venture operating company equally owned by Trilogy and South32 Limited (LSE: S32) (JSE: S32) (ADR:...

Traditional country foods have long been healthy and sustainable sources of nutrition for Indigenous and Northern communities, and crucial to food security across the North. The process of respectfully harvesting, processing, distributing and...

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and resilient home, no matter where they live. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of...

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; along with Chief Darcy Gray of Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government; Chief Terry Shaw of La Nation Micmac de Gespeg; Chief John Martin of Micmacs of Gesgapegiag; and Grand Chef Jacques...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board; Jennifer Carr, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada; and Leila...

Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable food, no matter where they live. However, many Canadians living in northern and isolated communities face increased costs related to shipping rates and supply chains. The Government of Canada is working...

Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; and Diane Archie, the Deputy Premier, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, will make an announcement...

Despite the horrors that have occurred in Afghanistan in the year since the US left, Global Catalytic Ministries (GCM), a leader in disciple-making ministry in the Middle East, is excited to share that the underground church continues to grow and...

Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; and Diane Archie, the Deputy Premier, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, will make an announcement...

Access to safe and affordable housing is critical to improving health and social outcomes for Indigenous Peoples and to ensuring a strong future for their communities and children. Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs,...

Oceans are vital to the livelihoods of communities across Canada. The Government of Canada has made tremendous strides in protecting our oceans by working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, provinces, territories, industry and other marine...