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Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1726


June 2, 2026          Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia   Sante’ Mawio’mi | Parks Canada

On June 4, 2026, the Sante’ Mawio’mi, alongside the Government of Canada, are pleased to present a special event to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1726. This treaty, ratified between Mi’kmaw, Wəlastəkokewiyik, and Peskətəmohkatewey leadership and the British Crown on June 4, 1726, was the first of its kind in the region that would become the Canadian Maritimes and served as the basis for future negotiations and Peace and Friendship Treaties established throughout the late 18th century.

Cultural programming featuring music, dance, education, crafts and food vendors will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Anne National Historic Site. A formal plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of the treaty will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

 

The details are as follows:

 

Date:   June 4, 2026

Time:  Event begins at 10:00 a.m. (AT) The plaque unveiling ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m.

If attending the plaque unveiling ceremony, media are asked to arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. for set-up.

Location:  Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
                   323 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Government of Canada continues to strengthen access to oral health care


June 2, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of Canada

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité to improve access to oral health care for targeted populations within the Francophone community.

This funding will establish a mobile dental clinic equipped to provide oral health care services in communities serving French-speaking seniors and children. It will also create a treatment room within the Collège La Cité dental clinic adapted for neurodivergent children and adolescents or those with other special needs.

The OHAF invests in targeted measures to address oral health gaps among vulnerable populations and reducing or removing barriers to accessing care in Northern, Indigenous and underserved communities.

Together, the OHAF and the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are making oral health care more affordable for millions of Canadians. Over 6.5 million Canadians are now covered under the CDCP, with over 4.3 million already receiving the care they need. In Ontario alone, that’s over 2.7 million covered under the plan, and more than 1.9 million people receiving care from participating oral health providers. The Plan is making life more affordable by saving CDCP members an average of $900 per year on their oral health services.

As of today, the application period for the 2026-27 benefit year is now open to all eligible Canadian residents, including those who missed the renewal deadline. After applying, members will receive a letter confirming whether they are eligible for coverage.

To apply, visit Canada.ca/dental.



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Installation Ceremony of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the 31st Governor General of Canada


OTTAWA, June 1, 2026

The installation ceremony of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the 31st Governor General of Canada will take place at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa on June 8, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. ET.

The ceremony will include the swearing-in of the new Governor General, the presentation of Canadian honours and the Great Seal of Canada, and an address by the Prime Minister.

During the ceremony, the Honourable Louise Arbour will give her first speech to the Canadian people as Governor General.

The ceremony will also feature Indigenous ceremonial elements and artistic performances that reflect the Governor General’s interests and values, while highlighting Canada’s cultural diversity and inclusive nature.

Once the installation ceremony is over, the Governor General will proceed to the National War Memorial, where she will inspect the Guard of Honour and lay flowers in tribute to Canadians who died in combat. This will be her first official engagement as Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

The ceremony and the visit to the National War Memorial will be broadcast live across the country. They will also be available on Canadian Heritage’s YouTube channel and on CPAC.



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Backgrounder: 2026–2028 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream Three Funding Recipients


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EDMONTON, June 1, 2026

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Detailed list of 2026–2028 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) Stream Three recipients:
Region Recipient
Manitoba Ikayuqtiit Incorporated
Manitoba 2Spirit Manitoba Inc.
Manitoba God’s Lake First Nation
Manitoba Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.
Manitoba St. Louis Metis Local #28
Manitoba Waterways Recreation Inc.
Manitoba York Factory First Nation
Prince Edward Island Lennox Island First Nation
Prince Edward Island Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Centre Inc.
British Columbia Gitxaala Nation
British Columbia Shxwowhamel First Nation
British Columbia Tla’amin Nation
British Columbia Yunesit’in Government
Quebec Cree Nation of Nemaska
Quebec Whapmagoostui Sports & Recreation
New Brunswick Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Health Centre
New Brunswick Under One Sky – Monoqonuwicik-Neoteetjg Mosigisg Inc.
New Brunswick Wolastoqey Tribal Council Inc.
Ontario Nimkee NupiGawagan Healing Centre Inc.
Ontario Pikangikum First Nation
Alberta High Level Native Friendship Centre Society
Alberta Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre
Alberta SaKaeah North
Alberta Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Women’s Shelter
Yukon Council for Yukon First Nations
Saskatchewan White Bear First Nations
Nova Scotia Potlotek First Nation
Nova Scotia Sipeknekatik Band
Northwest Territories Tlicho Government
Nunavut Cambridge Bay Wrestling Club
Nunavut Kitikmeot Friendship Society
Nunavut Natchiliup Quviahuktiit
Nunavut Hamlet of Gjoa Haven
Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland Indigenous Peoples Alliance Inc.
Newfoundland and Labrador St. George’s Indian Band

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Government of Canada supports youth soccer and community celebrations ahead of Canada’s friendly match in Edmonton


EDMONTON, June 1, 2026

Canada’s place on the world soccer stage did not happen by chance. It was built in communities across the country by generations of players, coaches, volunteers, families and fans who helped grow the game from local pitches to the international stage. As Canada gets ready to welcome the world as co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Government of Canada is building on that community momentum by supporting initiatives that are helping more Canadians experience the energy of the tournament beyond the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa, will attend Canada’s Men’s National Team match against Uzbekistan in Edmonton, where young players and families will be among the fans taking part in this exciting moment for soccer in Canada. Their participation is supported through a Government of Canada investment of $300,000 in Canada Soccer, which is helping expand youth engagement initiatives across the country, including school outreach and opportunities for approximately 5,000 young players and their families to attend Canada Men’s National Team matches in person, including tonight in Edmonton, Friday in Montréal and last March in Toronto.

Also today, in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 program begins its cross-country tour, bringing free, community-based soccer celebrations to 39 stops in 35 communities across the country. The Government of Canada is supporting this national initiative to help ensure the excitement of the tournament reaches Canadians beyond the host cities.

Sport brings people together, and this is exactly what these initiatives are designed to do. By supporting youth soccer experiences and community celebrations across the country, the Government of Canada is helping more Canadians take part in this historic moment and strengthening the community connections that will carry the legacy of the tournament forward.



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Backgrounder: 2026–2028 Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Stream Two Funding Recipients


Prince Edward Island Lennox Island First Nation Prince Edward Island Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Centre Inc. Saskatchewan Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation Saskatchewan Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation Manitoba Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat Inc. Manitoba Long Plain First Nation Manitoba Shoal Lake Cree Nation – Prevention Department Manitoba Waterways Recreation Inc. Manitoba Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association Inc. British Columbia Indigenous Women Outdoors Society British Columbia Malahat First Nation British Columbia NEC Native Education College British Columbia Nikihk Management & Community Development Society British Columbia Rising Tide Surf Society British Columbia Sníchim Foundation Society British Columbia Sq’éwlets First Nation British Columbia Stein Valley Nlakapamux School Society British Columbia Tahltan Band Council British Columbia The Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert British Columbia Tzeachten First Nation British Columbia Williams Lake First Nation Alberta Creating Hope Society of Alberta Alberta Driftpile Cree Nation Alberta Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Alberta Little Red River Cree Nation Alberta St. Paul Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Alberta Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. Alberta Woodland Cree First Nation Education Committee Quebec Centre de développement communautaire autochtone de Montréal Quebec Centre d’amitié autochtone de Lanaudière Quebec Cree Nation of Mistissini Quebec Cree First Nation of Waswanipi Quebec Oujé-Bougoumou Newfoundland and Labrador Flat Bay Band Inc. Newfoundland and Labrador Port au Port Indian Band Inc. New Brunswick Bilijk First Nation New Brunswick Elsipogtog First Nation Education Authority New Brunswick Fort Folly First Nation New Brunswick Oromocto First Nation New Brunswick Three Nations Education Group Inc. New Brunswick Woodstock First Nation Health Centre Ontario Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Ontario Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Ontario Plenty Canada Northwest Territories Inuvik Community Corporation Northwest Territories Liidlii Kue First Nation Yukon Village of Teslin Nunavut Hamlet of Kugluktuk Nunavut Hamlet of Pond Inlet Nunavut Pirurvik Preschool Society Nova Scotia Annapolis Valley First Nation Nova Scotia Pictou Landing First Nation Band Council



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