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

November 28, 2024 — Surrey, Unceded territory of Coast Salish Peoples, British Columbia — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need…

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Manitoba First Nations and Minister Hajdu to announce school projects

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be accompanied by the following Manitoba First Nations to make an announcement related to new school projects in their communities. Chief Kerwin Chaboyer, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation; Chief Larson Anderson of Norway House Cree Nation; and, Chief Shirley Ducharme of…

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Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce

November 27, 2024 – Nahanni Butte, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Food insecurity remains a top issue in Northern communities, including access to fresh produce. To support a vibrant food sector in northern economies, it is critical to invest in local solutions that improve community wellbeing and support self-reliance. Today, the Honourable…

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Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivers apology to Nunavik Inuit for Canada’s role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs)

Available in: ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ November 23, 2024 — Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Makivvik Acknowledging and addressing past wrongs is key to advancing reconciliation and renewing the Inuit-Crown relationship. Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivered an official apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Nunavik Inuit for Canada’s role…

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