News by subject: NTA

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...

The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision today on the Government of Québec's challenge to Bill C-92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Today, the Supreme Court upheld the legislation. The Act...

The Métis Nation of Ontario applauds the unanimous decision released today by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the constitutional validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the "Act"). Also known...

After more than a year of deliberation, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a ruling eagerly awaited by First Nations. At stake in this legal...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, applauds the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, which supports our government and other Indigenous governments, affirming the rights of the...

Every year, cold weather, generations of heritage and heartwarming joy combine as Festival du Voyageur transforms Winnipeg's Whittier Park into a mid-winter cultural and artistic experience. As the largest Francophone event in Western Canada, this...

Today the Chair of the National Families and Survivors Circle Inc., Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, and the Minister of Families for the Government of Manitoba, Nahanni Fontaine, issued the...

Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will hold a media availability further to the Supreme Court of Canada's decision...

Today, with the support of the Haida Nation and the Government of British Columbia, the Government Representative in the Senate, Senator Marc Gold, introduced Bill S-16, An Act respecting the recognition of the Haida Nation and the Council of the...

Snuneymuxw First Nation has received more than $700,000 from the federal government to help build eight new homes and repair eight existing affordable ones....

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the President of the Council of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis, to hold a press conference regarding a major milestone in the Haida Nation's journey toward self-determination....

Media representatives are invited to a press conference during which First Nations elected leadership will respond to the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92)....

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the President of the Council of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis, to hold a press conference regarding a major milestone in the Haida Nation's journey toward self-determination....

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the President of the Council of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis, to hold a press conference regarding a major milestone in the Haida Nation's journey toward self-determination....

LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. ("LAURION" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has published its Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") report for 2023. LAURION's chief priority remains maximizing shareholder value while...

FPX Nickel Corp.  ("FPX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Baird, C.M., O.B.C., Hon LL.D. to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.  Ms. Baird is an accomplished leader and strategic advisor working with...

Chief Derek Nepinak of Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, Chief Bonny Lynn Acoose of Zagime Anishinabek First Nation, and Chief Murray Clearsky of Waywayseecappo First Nation announce the launch of two class actions against the federal government...

Interactive publishers Industry Media recently announced the release of the latest edition of Canadian Industry magazine, the annual Indigenous Business Edition, featuring: the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, National Aboriginal Trust...

The authors of the widely acclaimed 2023 Métis book The True Canadians: Forgotten Nevermore have launched a new podcast series based on the book and hosted by one of the co-authors, writer and former journalist David Wylynko. The first episode...

Today, the Métis Nation of Alberta/Otipemisiwak Métis Government applauds the adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, by the Standing Committee on...

Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) applauds the adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act, by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs...

CBC/Radio-Canada today unveiled its first-ever National Indigenous Strategy, Strengthening Relations, Walking Together, and announced the creation of a new Indigenous Office at the public broadcaster. The launch is taking place at the Canadian Museum...

A funding application period for the Indigenous Capacity Support Program ? Stream 3 Strategic Opportunities ? is now open. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is making funding available through this program to support Indigenous...

SWAIA Native Fashion Week (SNFW) in Santa Fe, the first-ever American-produced Indigenous Fashion Week, is pleased to announce this year's participating designers. Native American and Indigenous Canadian designers include:...

A first-ever "Indigenous Embassy" was launched in Jerusalem at an impressive event attended by more than 200 people, including ambassadors from all around the world. It is the 100th embassy to be opened in the State of Israel, according to the Chief...

CBC/Radio-Canada will unveil its first-ever National Indigenous Strategy later today. The launch will take place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, located on Treaty 1 Territory, on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and...

The governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Trois-Rivières today marked the official opening of the Waska Witcihitowin community living environment. Spearheaded by the Société immobilière du Regroupement des centres d'amitié autochtones du...

A new report from Deloitte Canada highlights the perspectives and insights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth leaders as they navigate their healing journey, and provide recommendations for advancing reconciliation through equitable access to...

Today, Alberta's Court of Appeal released its decision in Métis Nation of Alberta v. Alberta (Indigenous Relations). The case is about the Kenney Government's 2019 decision to end five years of negotiations with the Métis Nation of Alberta ("MNA",...