News by subject: NTA

The Red River Métis tradition of sharing and preserving knowledge by passing it on from one generation to the next through art and storytelling is celebrated on a new fine silver coin showcasing the tradition of Red River Métis beadwork. This latest...

Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of...

(Family Features) Heading back to the classroom is a big change following a summer of fun in the sun. Some kids eagerly embrace the idea of once again being surrounded by friends and thrive on the familiar tempo a new school year brings. Others...

Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "Human trafficking robs people of their humanity. From sex trafficking to forced labour, traffickers prey on the most vulnerable members of our society....

Taking care: We recognize this statement may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government...

Today, Chief Ken Watts of Tseshaht First Nation and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, announced that Tseshaht First Nation and the Government of Canada have negotiated a settlement agreement regarding the Tseshaht...

As Pope Francis's visit to Canada comes to an end, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) is now looking to the future and calling on the Catholic Church to take concrete actions, in the short term, so that the collective healing for...

Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney?Victoria, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and...

NBA veteran point guard, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Russell Westbrook, has formally entered the digital media sector by launching Russell Westbrook Enterprises, new digital media division, RW Digital. The division has architected specific...

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie?Le Sud-Ouest?Île-des-Soeurs, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and...

In partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new silver collector coin celebrating the history of the Red River Métis.  This coin features Métis beadwork and Michif, the official language of the Métis...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Shared public spaces are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. In so many places across the country, these...

Indigenous Services Canada Water and wastewater operators play a critical role in ensuring drinking water safety by helping to prevent and reduce risks to water and wastewater systems. Access to ongoing training, mentoring and support is key to...

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney?Victoria, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis, reflects on the encounters with His Holiness, Pope Francis, after his historic visit and apology in Canada....

Digital literacy skills are essential for participating in today's increasingly digital world. Whether booking a medical appointment, doing online banking, studying, working or looking for a job, all Canadians need to be able to use the Internet...

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced over $12.5 million in funding for two green...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Yukon University Provost Dr. Bronwyn Hancock will announce a new program delivery model to enhance First Nations water and wastewater operator training and support...

Indigenous Services Canada Ensuring cultural safety, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge and supporting Indigenous-led health services are central to achieving the goal of eliminating anti-Indigenous racism in health systems. That is why the Council of...

On the occasion of the Papal visit, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, addressed all Canadians. Hello, Welcome, Your Holiness, to the Citadelle of Quebec. My husband, Whit, and I are honoured to welcome you...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation is standing in support of Indigenous communities, families and residential school survivors across Canada during this week of reconciliation activities led by the Roman Catholic Church....

Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and give children in Canada the best start in life. That's why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each...

Montem Resources (Montem), Alberta's leading renewable energy and steelmaking coal development company, is pleased to announce it has entered into a framework agreement with the Piikani Nation (Piikani). The Agreement aims to build a long-term...

Society for Science, one of the nation's most prominent scientific and educational institutions, today announced the recipients of the 2022 STEM Action Grants Program. A total of $176,000 will be awarded to 45 innovative community-based STEM...

Today, GET Cities Chicago, WEI and Gumbo Media announce the launch of the Chicago Digital Equity Fund and Tech Desk (Chicago Tech Desk for short), sponsored by Verizon. The Chicago Tech Desk was initially incubated as a pilot in 2021 in the GET...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Grand Chief Peter Johnston; Shadelle Chambers, Executive Director of the Council of Yukon First Nations; and Yukon Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social...

Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $11.1 million in funding, over two years (2021?22 to 2022?23) to support the efforts of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan to reclaim, revitalize,...

Acadia University is inviting proposals from Mi'kmaq artists for a logo treatment for its Indigenous Centre, Welkaqnik (meaning 'a place of good feeling'). The logo is intended to honour Acadia University's place in Mi'kma'ki, Indigenous students,...

During negotiations towards a reconciliation agreement to advance their visions of greater self-determination, support for housing was identified as a priority for the eight Métis settlements of Alberta that comprise the Metis Settlements General...

Electra Battery Materials Corporation ("Electra") today announced that it has signed a Benefits Agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario ("MNO") solidifying a relationship between the two parties and providing employment, training, procurement,...

Quebec?Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, today issued the following statement regarding His Holiness Pope Francis' apology in Maskwacis, Alberta: "Today, Survivors, their families and communities across the...

If you need someone to talk to, a National Residential School Crisis Line offers emotional support and crisis referral services for residential school Survivors and their families. Call the toll-free Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. This service is...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations; Herb Lehr, President of the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC); and Sherry Cunningham, Vice President of the MSGC, will make a Budget 2022 echo announcement. Media...

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

Cinémas Guzzo, the largest independent cinema chain in Quebec, will present the live broadcast of the Pope's Mass to be held at the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. The Mass will be broadcast on July 28, at 10 a.m. in both official languages on...

As the visit of Pope Francis to Canada begins, the Assembly of First Nations Québec-Labrador (AFNQL) is questioning the intentions of Bishop Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), who told the Le Devoir on...

Note: All times local Maskwacîs, Alberta 10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the Papal visit in Ermineskin Cree Nation. Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern...

The Métis Nation?Saskatchewan welcomes Pope Francis to Canada and hopes this trip will represent another step forward on the shared path of reconciliation for Métis Survivors of the residential school system. For the MN?S, the arrival of the Pope on...

Note: All times local Maskwacîs, Alberta 10:00 a.m.      The Prime Minister will attend the Papal visit in Ermineskin Cree Nation. Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern...

The United Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Kwisa'lakw, 47, as its 44th Moderator. She will be the church's spiritual leader for the next three years....

Today, Neskantaga First Nation  welcomed the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), to the community. The Minister's visit coincided...

Cinémas Guzzo, the largest independent cinema chain in Quebec, will present the live broadcast of the Pope's Mass to be held at the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. The Mass will be broadcast on July 28, at 10 a.m. in both official languages on...

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

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, announced that $124.5 million from Budget 2022 will support work underway by the Métis Nation Housing Strategy, which is implemented through Métis provincial partners and...

The Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: "Today, as a result of extensive engagement with Indigenous partners, and after carefully considering and assessing its existing federal tax policy...

No relationship is more important to Canada than the relationship with Indigenous peoples. The Government of Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples,...

The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Northern Affairs and Glen McCallum, President of the Métis...

Advancing innovative, Indigenous-led initiatives to keep people safe is central to both maintaining public safety in First Nations communities and advancing reconciliation. That is why the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous leaders to...

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs,...

Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown?Indigenous Relations will make an announcement regarding Budget 2022 housing funding for the Métis Nation Housing Strategy at the 50th anniversary of the Back to Batoche festival....