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BEAUVAL, Saskatchewan, July 9, 2026

Indigenous Peoples are the guardians of their stories. Support for Indigenous broadcasting in the North is essential in empowering these communities to tell their stories, preserve their cultures and identities and advance reconciliation.

Today, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, and Member of Parliament  (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River), announced the Government of Canada has invested $1.89 million over two years in Indigenous audio and video content production and broadcasting. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.

This support, through the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component of the Indigenous Languages Program, will contribute to the protection and enhancement of Indigenous languages and cultures by helping fund radio and television programming suited to the needs and realities of Cree, Dene and Métis communities in northern Saskatchewan.

The funding includes:

Minahik Achimowin (CFNK Radio 89.9 FM)
Pinehouse, Saskatchewan
$642,757 over two years         

Minahik Achimowin produces a variety of culturally and regionally relevant radio programs in the Michif and Michif-Cree languages including news, traditional knowledge, music and talk radio. It broadcasts to residents of Pinehouse and nearby Cree and Métis communities in northern Saskatchewan via CFNK Radio 89.9 FM and on the internet. 

Ile a la Crosse Communication Society (CILX Michif Radio 92.5 FM)
Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan
$428,800 over two years

The Ile a la Crosse Communication Society produces radio and television programs in Michif and English including news, music, community and language education content. It broadcasts via CILX Michif Radio, its regional television network and online.

Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC Radio)
La Ronge and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
$618,914 over two years

The Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation produces radio programs in English, Cree, Dene and Michif, featuring educational content, interviews, news, talk radio and music. MBC Radio broadcasts directly to 70 First Nations, Métis communities and most urban centres across Saskatchewan as well as on the Internet.

Sipisisihk Communications (CIPI Radio 96.5 FM)
Beauval, Saskatchewan          
$200,000 over two years

Sipisisihk Communications produces radio programs in Cree and Michif, including news, community events, music and cultural content. CIPI Radio 96.5 FM is broadcast to six communities in northern Saskatchewan and on the internet.

GATINEAU, July 8, 2026

Sport is a central part of our national identity, a key driver of economic growth, a force for nation-building, and an endless source of pride and inspiration. It has a unique ability to bring Canadians together through shared moments of pride and excellence.

Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), announced funding to support a series of international sport events taking place this summer across Canada:

• $50,000 to Wheelchair Basketball Canada for the 2026 Women’s Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, which took place in Ottawa, Ontario, from June 25 to 28;
• $50,000 to Canada Basketball for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 – Americas Qualifiers (Window 3), which took place in Hamilton, Ontario, from June 30 to July 7;
• $50,000 to Equestrian Canada for the MARS Bromont CCI, which took place in Bromont, Quebec, from June 3 to 7;
• $75,000 to Wheelchair Rugby Canada for the 2026 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, which took place in Richmond, British Columbia, from June 4 to 7;
• $100,000 to Triathlon Canada for the World Triathlon Para Series and the Americas Triathlon Cup, which took place in Montréal, Quebec, on June 26 and 27;
• $50,000 to Wheelchair Basketball Canada for the 2026 Men’s Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, taking place in Toronto, Ontario, from July 10 to 14, 2026;
• $50,000 to Cycling Canada for the Tour de l’Abitibi, taking place in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, from July 10-19; and
• $75,000 to Athletics Canada for the Jerome Classic, taking place in Burnaby, British Columbia, on July 14.

These investments, and more to come, help national sport organizations deliver world-class competitions and provide Canadian athletes with valuable opportunities to compete against top international talent on home soil, in front of their fans. Beyond supporting high-performance sport, these events contribute to local economies, attract visitors, unite communities and highlight Canada as a premier destination.

These investments are part of a broader national effort to strengthen Canada’s sport system and bring Canadians together through shared experiences. They complement an investment for international sport events across the country announced earlier this summer, a $13-million investment by the Government of Canada to support hosting of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal this September, and Canada’s co-hosting of the largest sporting event in the world with this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Toronto and Vancouver.

By hosting world-class events in communities across the country, Canada continues to demonstrate its leadership in sport and its commitment to creating opportunities that unite people, celebrate diversity and inspire the next generation.