July 4, 2022 — Ottawa, Traditional Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Today, Canada, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), and the plaintiffs in the Moushoom and Trout class actions announced that a final settlement agreement has been signed, regarding compensation for First Nations children and families harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the First…

July 4, 2022 – Ottawa, ON  Cod is culturally, economically, and historically important for coastal communities throughout Eastern Canada, including in the Northern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Quebeckers and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have been fishing Northern Gulf cod for centuries, and the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring this important tradition can be passed…

June 30, 2022 — Zagimē Anishinabēk, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan Today, Chief Lynn Acoose of Zagimē Anishinabēk; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister Responsible for First Nation, Métis and Northern Affairs; have announced that Zagimē Anishinabēk, the Government of Canada…

Nearly $40M for Quebec tourism recovery: Organization receives $809,600 from CED. Wendake, Quebec, June 29, 2022 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) As a major economic driver, Canada’s tourism industry generated over $100 billion annually before being hit hard by the pandemic. Today, the Government of Canada is ensuring that tourism once again thrives and reaches its…

Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services, and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional healers. June 29, 2022 – Inuvik, Northwest Territories…

June 29, 2022 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat  station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season. The station is crewed by Indigenous members hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard under Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. The Inshore Rescue Boat program provides hands-on work experience to crew…