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NICHI announces Yukon recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

August, 29th, 2024 — Whitehorse (Kwanlin), Yukon on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) in collaboration with Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need…

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Statement regarding investigation in Six Nations

Gatineau, Québec (August 28, 2024) — The Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, issued the following statement today: “We were made aware of charges of possession of child pornography being brought against a 58-year-old resident of Ohsweken. This is disturbing news, and we will do everything in our power to best support the community. We’re making…

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Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek and Canada announce negotiated settlement to address the First Nation’s historic Treaty Reserve Claim

August 26, 2024 — (Robinson Superior Treaty Territory, ON) — Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada At a community event on August 24, Chief Yvette Metansinine of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced…

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Government of Canada supports Atikamekw of Manawan with more than $60 million for the opening of a new elementary school

August 26, 2024 — Manawan Atikamekw Territory, Quebec — Indigenous Services Canada and the Atikamekw Council of Manawan Today, in the presence of many future students and over 100 guests and members of the Manawan community, the Government of Canada and the Atikamekw Council of Manawan proudly inaugurated the new Awacak okiskinohamatowikamikowaw Elementary School. This…

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Indigenous ecotourism project retraces traditional canoe routes between Bear River and Kejimkujik

Bear River First Nation off-grid lodge and geodome to offer authentic Indigenous tourism experience August 23, 2024 · Bear River First Nation · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Today’s travelers are looking for authentic, meaningful experiences that connect them to land and culture, while promoting personal growth and learning. Indigenous tourism provides these opportunities while…

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