| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The mistreatment of Indigenous children by successive Canadian governments has left a tragic legacy that we still see today.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
On January 16, 2019, the Norman Wells Land Corporation, the Government of Canada, and the Government of the Northwest Territories celebrated the signing of the Self-Government Agreement-in-Principle for the Sahtu Dene and Metis of Norman Wells (AIP).
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nation communities to address long-standing Canada-United States border-crossing concerns.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
To reflect what was heard during engagement with Northern and Indigenous families, community members and other key stakeholders, the Government of Canada is making the following changes to the Nutrition North Canada as of January 1, 2019 and will invest in a new Harvesters Support Grant starting in 2019-20
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The mistreatment of Indigenous children by successive Canadian governments has left a tragic legacy that we still see today. Canada deeply regrets its past actions and policies that denied Indigenous children their languages and culture and is committed to reconciliation and laying the foundation for multi-generational healing.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
The First Nations of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Government of Canada reached a major milestone in their journey toward reconciliation and renewed nation-to-nation relationships by signing an education Agreement-in-Principle on December 5, 2018.
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In 2014, the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA) was amended as part of legislation surrounding the devolution of the Northwest Territories. The legislation included changes that sought to restructure the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
In December 2016, as part of the Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement, the Prime Minister announced an indefinite moratorium on new oil and gas rights in the Arctic offshore, to be reviewed every five years with a science assessment. The Government of Canada subsequently launched a one-year consultation process with existing oil and gas rights holders and with territorial and Northern Indigenous governments on their interests in the Arctic offshore.
| Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
In keeping with Canada's commitment to reconciliation and a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Government is committed to working collaboratively with First Nations, Indigenous groups, and impacted individuals on Indian registration, band membership, and First Nation citizenship reform.
