TSIIGEHTCHIC, Northwest Territories, June 21, 2024 A functional space where Indigenous culture is shared and celebrated is important to the continued vitality of the community. It provides an economic boost to the community, is a gathering place for Elders, artists and residents, and becomes a destination for visiting artists and tourists. It ensures that traditional…
Once established, the new protected area will conserve more than 16,700 square kilometres of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region March 15, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Parks Canada Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the…
Calgary, Alberta — Please be advised that the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) and Member of Parliament George Chahal, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the groundbreaking of the start of construction of the first Indigenous Youth Centre in Calgary. Date: Monday, March 25, 2024 Time: 11:00…
Media advisory Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care. May 3, 2024, Thunder Bay, Ontario – Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark…
Lower Post Residential School The Lower Post Residential School operated from 1951 until its closure in 1975 and was a source of profound trauma for many Indigenous families. Run by the Catholic Church, the school left lasting scars on the children and families of Yukon and northern British Columbia First Nations. The building continued to…
GATINEAU, June 21, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in their efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a $269,724 investment over five years, which will support the revitalization of the Dene Zhatié, or South Slavey, language in…
