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Today, the Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the identity of the missing woman who had been named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe - Buffalo Woman as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation.
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today
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Manitoba has confirmed that the human remains found in the Prairie Green Landfill have been identified as those of Morgan Harris of Long Plain First Nation. This is both heartbreaking and horrific. This loss of precious life is tragic. While nothing can repair the harm that has been done, it is my sincere hope that Morgan Harris’ family and community will find some of the closure they so deserve as they bring her home and honour her.
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“Earlier today, we were honoured to join the Board of Directors of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee and leadership of the 14 First Nations they represent to announce that, in the spirit of advancing reconciliation, Canada will provide an advance payment to each First Nation participating in the negotiations on the ongoing Treaty Land Entitlement court proceedings.
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The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today: “I was honoured to join Modern Treaty partners at this week’s Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference, commemorating 50 years since the signing of the first Modern Treaty in Canada. We are proud of the progress we’ve made with Modern Treaty partners, creating new foundations for the revitalization of Indigenous self-governance, built on their unique identities and cultures. This anniversary is an opportunity for all people to learn about Modern Treaties and reflect on our shared journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
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The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement
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Today, we are united in our message to every Indigenous woman, girl and 2SLGBTQI+ person in this country: You matter. You deserve to live in a country where you are honoured, respected, and protected.
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The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage; the Honourable Senator Mary Jane McCallum; and Member of Parliament Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services issued the following statement
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This year, as we mark the ninth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Final Report, we remember and honour the legacy of the Honourable Murray Sinclair — the esteemed Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who passed away in November.
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Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement in honour of Louis Riel Day
