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

October 23, 2024 — Yellowknife, Traditional territory of the Akaitcho, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and Métis, part of the Mǫwhì Gogha Dè Nı̨ı̨tłèè traditional area of the Tłı̨chǫ, Northwest Territories — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for…

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Parliamentary Secretary Jones represents Canada at 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland

October 21, 2024 — Reykjavik, Iceland — Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Engaging with Arctic leaders and international partners is essential to building a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the North and Arctic. That is why we are working together with partners to address climate change, advance reconciliation, and support sustainable economic development…

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Significant federal infrastructure improvements completed at Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park

Upgrades and repairs to beloved Aquacourt ensures the future of this heritage building. October 21, 2024            Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia             Parks Canada The Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt, located in Kootenay National Park, hosts more than 200,000 visitors each year. The hot mineral waters that flow from the ground…

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Governments of Canada and Quebec kick off joint public consultations for Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Expansion Project

October 21, 2024. – The Governments of Canada and Quebec announce that joint public consultations on the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park expansion project will be held this fall. Members of the public are invited to participate in these consultations, which are scheduled to take place from October 21 to December 13, 2024. These consultations are…

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Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10

October 18, 2024 — Treaty 5, Treaty 6, and Treaty 10 Territories — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10.  Through these Treaties, Canada…

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First Nations leadership vote on the Final Agreement to reform Child and Family Services

October 18, 2024 — Calgary, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, instructing the Assembly to take a new…

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