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Canada invests an additional $5.4 million to advance innovative Virtual Health Hub in Whitecap Dakota Nation


August 20, 2026 — Whitecap Dakota Nation, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada

Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $5.4 million in new funding for the Virtual Health Hub (VHH) alongside Chief Darcy Bear and Virtual Health Hub CEO Dr. Ivar Mendez in Whitecap Dakota Nation.

The investment will support the VHH’s 2026–2027 operating budget and is in addition to the over $28.2 million Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has already invested toward the construction of the future facility located in Whitecap Dakota Nation, which is expected to open in early 2027.

The VHH is creating a new way to deliver health care to northern and remote communities. From a state-of-the-art command centre in Whitecap Dakota Nation, health professionals will use telehealth, artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging technologies to connect patients with high-quality care without requiring long-distance travel.

The model is designed to help overcome some of the barriers that have made accessing health care difficult for people living in northern and remote communities. It will connect patients with health professionals in real time and bring more services directly into communities.

Once fully operational, the VHH will support 80 jobs and have the capacity to serve 30 communities. By 2029, its reach is expected to expand to as many as 90 northern and remote communities.

The VHH will also help build health-care capacity for the future. Through partnerships with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and the University of Saskatchewan, it will support training opportunities for Indigenous students and health professionals, helping more people develop the skills to deliver care in their own communities.

The Virtual Health Hub is a First Nations-led model that brings together health care, technology, training and community leadership to improve access to care.



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Minister Alty to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements  with First Nations under Treaties 4 and 6


Muskeg Lake, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will hold a media availability to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with First Nations in Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories. The Minister will be joined by Chiefs representing recipient First Nation communities.

Media participation:

Media wishing to attend in person are asked to pre-register with the Media Relations team of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada at RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time: 9:45 a.m. (CT)

Where:
Kihiw Waciston School Gymnasium
243F+79 Aldina, SK



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Government of Canada announces support for the Université de l’Ontario français


TORONTO, August 20, 2026

A strong Canada is one where everyone can learn, stay informed and innovate in the official language of their choice. By supporting the next generation of Francophone scientists, we are helping promote Canadian innovation and knowledge, both at home and abroad.

Today, Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament (Spadina–Harbourfront), announced $99,980 in funding for the Université de l’Ontario français, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

This support, provided through the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund, the funds will support the project “Désinformation/IAG: expérience immersive pour les 20-25 ans francophones au Canada,” which aims to build their resilience and critical thinking skills in the face of disinformation in the age of artificial intelligence.

This project is part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028, which calls for an investment of $8.5 million over five years to support the creation and dissemination of scientific content in French across the country.



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The Governments of British Columbia and Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Annual Meeting


Victoria, British Columbia – British Columbia’s Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Randene Neill, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) on August 19-20, 2026.

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers will discuss key issues affecting Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This includes fish and seafood trade as well as market access, aquatic invasive species response planning, recreational fisheries data and economic value, initiatives to address illegal fisheries-related activities, aquaculture development, and the impacts of climate change.

The co-chairs will conclude the meeting with a press conference and media availability.

Following the press conference, Minister Thompson and Minister Neill will be joined by the Honourable Lana Popham, British Columbia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, to make an announcement related to the fisheries sector in B.C.

Date:                Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time:               12:45PM PDT

Location*:       Hotel Grand Pacific
                          463 Belleville Street
                          Victoria, BC

All media representatives, including journalists, camera crews, and other media personnel, must register in advance and obtain approval prior to attending the press conference, whether in person or virtually.

Please register through the following link:  https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tI9-ytqERCuLXpjT_MIDtA



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Supporting the development of integrated mental health services for youth in Yukon


August 19, 2026 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $6.6 million to strengthen and expand access to integrated mental health and wellness supports for youth and young adults aged 12 to 30 across Yukon.

Delivered by BYTE – Empowering Youth Society, the Yukon Integrated Youth Services (IYS) project will bring together health, social service, education, and community partners to create a more coordinated and accessible approach to youth mental health care. This project marks a significant milestone with the first IYS hub in the territories being opened in Whitehorse. The IYS model provides youth with access to a range of services in one place to support their mental health, wellbeing, and overall health, making it easier for young people and their families to find the help they need.

A mobile wellness unit, staffed by mental health professionals and peer supporters, will also travel to rural and remote communities across the Yukon to provide mental health and wellness services and programming.

Supported through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF), this project is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve mental health outcomes for youth across the country by enhancing access to, and navigation of, mental health services with a focus on underserved, rural and Indigenous youth.



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Minister Gull-Masty and Chief Darcy Bear to make an announcement in Whitecap Dakota Nation


Whitecap Dakota Nation, Saskatchewan — Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, will make an announcement on the Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa and the Virtual Health Hub.

Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. (CT)

Where: Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa, Whitecap Dakota Nation, Saskatchewan

Note: Media can gather at lobby of Dakota Dunes Resort Hotel starting at 12:30.



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