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Traditional signing ceremony marks the commitment to establish a dedicated Algonquin space in the Parliamentary Precinct

June 5, 2024 — Ottawa, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation The Grand Chief, Chiefs, and Councils from the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation and invited guests joined the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, to sign a landmark agreement for…

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Assembly of First Nations Leaders and Federal Cabinet Ministers renew efforts to advance shared priorities

June 5, 2024 — Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario Regional Chiefs and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations met earlier this week with Federal Cabinet Ministers in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, to strengthen their relationship, advance priorities to improve the quality of life for First…

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Signing ceremony between Government of Canada and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

June 6, 2024Ottawa, Ontario Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada president, Nancy Etok, and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault issued the following statement to celebrate the signing of the extension of the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) – Pauktuutit  Engagement Protocol Agreement (EPA). Today, Pauktuutit and ESDC mark our renewed…

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Backgrounder: Government of Canada financial support for five Inuit entrepreneurship projects in Nunavik

Kuujjuaq, Quebec, June 13, 2024 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The following information is in addition to the news release issued on June 13, 2024, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and their respective projects. Overview 5 projects supported by CED Nearly $1,750,000 in non‑repayable financial contributions from CED $4,118,747 in total investments generated 4…

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Five projects will help develop Inuit entrepreneurship in Nunavik thanks to Government of Canada support

The five organizations are receiving a total of nearly $1,750,000 in financial assistance from CED. Kuujjuaq, Quebec, June 13, 2024 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is a priority for the Government of Canada. Indigenous entrepreneurs play a crucial role in Canada’s economic development. In the wake of National Indigenous History Month, the Government…

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Minister Hajdu to make major announcement for Northern Ontario

Ottawa, ON — Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement for the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. She will be joined by National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse. Date:  Monday, June 17, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) Where: House of Commons Foyer (West Block)111…

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