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Parks Canada recognizes the importance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day for people of African descent in Canada

These acts of celebration commemorate the abolition of enslavement throughout the British Empire in the 19th century July 28, 2024                                 Toronto, ON                             Parks Canada Today, the Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day at…

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Lac Seul First Nation and Canada Finalize Settlement Claim

July 26, 2024 — Kejick Bay Island, Lac Seul First Nation, Treaty 3 Territory, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Lac Seul First Nation Today, in a signing ceremony on Kejick Bay Island, Chief Clifford Bull, Elders, members of the Lac Seul First Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous…

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Advancing collaboration of historic Haida Nation Recognition Act and Indigenous-led conservation

July 25, 2024 — Haida Gwaii This week, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, President of the Council of the Haida Nation, met with federal ministers and Haida leadership to discuss matters of shared importance. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to driving forward the legislative process for Bill S-16, An Act…

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Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory

July 25, 2024 — Star Blanket Cree Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting Star Blanket Cree Nation in living without a drinking water advisory for the first time in over 17 years. The community’s dedication and…

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The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Celebrations of Emancipation Day, when Canadians of African descent marked the abolition of enslavement across the British Empire with celebrations and festivities, which continue to this day

July 25, 2024                           Toronto, Ontario                                    Parks Canada Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, will participate in a Parks Canada and Historic Sites and Monuments…

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Whitecap Dakota Nation celebrates resort expansion with new spa facility

July 24, 2024 — Whitecap Dakota Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada  Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, alongside Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota Nation, announced $15 million to support the construction of the first thermal style spa in Saskatchewan, Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa. The total cost…

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