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Kuujjuaq, Quebec — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be making a housing announcement in Kuujjuaq, Quebec. Pita Aatami, President of Makivvik, will also be in attendance.

Media participation:

Media wishing to attend virtually or 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: Friday, October 30, 2026

Time: The ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. (ET)

Where: 874 Naalavvik Street, Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0.

Program will combine technical training and hands-on work experience to help prepare participants for careers in the mining sector

October 28, 2026 – Flin Flon, Manitoba – PrairiesCan

Critical minerals are important for Canada’s economic future and sovereignty. They are also an essential driver for economic development in northern and Indigenous communities. A new Surveyor Assistant program in Northern Manitoba will provide participants with the technical skills and hands-on experience needed for careers in the mining sector. By combining classroom and practical training with work-integrated learning at active mine sites, the program will help participants move from training to employment.

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced an investment of $250,000 for the Northern Manitoba Sector Council Inc. (NMSC) to develop and deliver the program.

Training will be delivered through University College of the North’s (UCN) Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon, where participants will have access to specialized facilities before moving into work-integrated learning placements.

Participants will build practical surveying skills and gain on-the-job experience with mining and industry partners. Work-integrated learning commitments have already been secured with Alamos Gold, Vale, Hudbay Minerals and Manitoba’s Highways department, with additional placements to be developed as needed.

October 26, 2026 — Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation

On October 22, 2026, Chief Larry Ahenakew, Chief Jonathan Bear, Chief Romeo Thomas, and Chief Raymon Harris, alongside community leaders, Elders and partners, marked the completion of the new Cree Nations Miyoyawin Centre on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.

Replacing the original facility built in 1988, the new centre provides a modern, safe, and welcoming environment for First Nations people accessing residential treatment and healing services in north-central Saskatchewan. The facility improves safety and security while supporting the delivery of culturally appropriate residential treatment and healing services for First Nations people experiencing substance use challenges.

Indigenous Services Canada invested $29.3 million in the project, in partnership with Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. The First Nation contributed an additional $1.8 million toward dedicated detoxification space, which is expected to become operational in the near future.

The centre is governed by a Board of Directors representing Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, Big River First Nation, Pelican Lake First Nation, and Witchekan Lake First Nation. It delivers residential treatment services through ISC’s National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program treatment network. 

October 23, 2026 — Midland, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Every Canadian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. The Government of Canada is focused on building more homes, strengthening communities, and creating the conditions for Canadians to get ahead. That means working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to deliver housing solutions that reflect their priorities and meet the needs of their communities.

To that end, today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) in Midland for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new housing development led by MNO and supported by $4.2 million from the Federal Government’s Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy.

There, Minister Alty announced a top-up of $21.1 million through the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy to support the Métis Nation of Ontario in building more homes. These additional funds build upon the $31.9 million previously announced for the Métis Nation of Ontario under the Strategy.

Housing is fundamental to healthy, vibrant communities, and investments in Indigenous housing are a critical part of Canada’s broader build agenda. Safe, sustainable homes give children and families stability, create opportunities for people to pursue education and employment, and help communities plan for the future. By supporting Indigenous-led solutions to local housing challenges, these investments ensure Indigenous Peoples can participate as full partners in building a stronger Canada.

The Government of Canada recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to housing. Through the Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy, Indigenous organisations and communities are supported in developing housing solutions that reflect their own priorities, governance, cultures and regional needs.