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The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make a series of announcements regarding the Jasper wildfire recovery effort.

October 9, 2024                            Jasper, Alberta                                    Parks Canada The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages will make a series of announcements related to the Jasper wildfire recovery effort that will positively impact visitors and citizens, as well as…

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Funding available to support documentary heritage organizations

Gatineau, Quebec, October 8, 2024 Documentary heritage organizations across the country can now apply for funding for the 2025–2026 cycle of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP). LAC gives close to $1.5 million every year to community organizations so they can dedicate the necessary resources to projects aimed at promoting their collections and making…

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$13 million federal investment to improve health services in Driftpile Cree Nation through construction of the Mihtatikaw Sipiy Health and Wellness Facility

October 08, 2024 — Driftpile Cree Nation, Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada When we invest in healthcare, we invest in the prosperity of our communities. On September 26, 2024, Chief Dwayne Laboucan of Driftpile Cree Nation, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrated the start of…

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Parks Canada recognizes the importance of Penman Textile Mill, in Paris, Ontario, the foundation of the Penman Manufacturing Company which grew from a single mill in 1868 to become the largest woollen knit goods producer in Canada by the end of the century. 

October 5, 2024                                      Toronto, ON                             Parks Canada Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Penman Textile Mill at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at Penman Manor…

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Canada, Manitoba and Giganawenimaanaanig partner to develop Red Dress Alert

Taking care The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line is a national, toll-free, 24/7 crisis call line that provides support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people. For assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. Trauma-informed support is also available to all…

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Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people

Ottawa, Ontario (October 4, 2024) — Traditional Unceded Algonquin Territory  Today, Ministers Anandasangaree, Vandal, Hajdu, and Ien issued the following statement: “Every day, Indigenous families and communities in Canada endure the pain of loss and of unanswered questions. Today, Canadians will gather to honour the memory of the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and…

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