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In June 2022, the Government of Canada launched a call for proposals, through which 18 projects were selected to receive funding via single and/or multi-year agreements. Between 2021 and 2026, the Government of Canada will have provided approximately $8.4 million in funding to support Indigenous-led data projects. This program responds to the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which calls upon all governments (in Calls for Justice 5.24, 16.44, 17.2, and 18.4) to collect and provide disaggregated and distinctions-based data to address the root causes of violence.
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“The Government of Canada accepts responsibility for this historic injustice and expresses its deep regret and sincere apology to the First Nation for the harms suffered. This apology and negotiated settlement is a step toward a renewed relationship with the community, and one that was necessary in order for Canada to be an honest and accountable Treaty partner. Thank you to Chief Sellars and all those who made this historic day possible.”The Honourable Gary AnandasangareeMinister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
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The Supporting Indigenous Women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program provides contribution funding to Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that are working towards making meaningful systemic change in Canada while ensuring the grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people are at the forefront of all levels of government.
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Through an open call for proposals in January 2022, the Supporting Indigenous Women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations program provides contribution funding for projects within Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations that will support meaningful systemic change in Canada and advance grassroots voices and the priorities of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQI+ people at all levels of government.
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Today, C.T. (Manny) Jules, Chief Commissioner of the First Nations Tax Commission Harold Calla, Executive Chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board; Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of the First Nations Finance Authority; Allan Claxton, Chair of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute Development Board; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; announced new proposed amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which were introduced in Parliament on March 23, 2023.
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Modern Treaties are concluded with Indigenous Nations, partners, organizations, the Crown, and provincial/territorial governments as signatories. They provide clarity and predictability with respect to land rights, ownership, resource management, and the rights defined in them are constitutionally protected under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
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On February 24, 2023, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Canada signed an updated Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Self-government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. This updated Agreement is an important milestone in ongoing work to promote reconciliation, advance the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s vision for self-determination, and build a stronger nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship.
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Throughout Canada’s relationship with Métis partners, they have always sought recognition from the Crown as distinct rights-bearing collectivities and communities. Canadian law and governments have often failed to recognize Métis rights and self-government.
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Throughout Canada’s relationship with Métis partners, they have always sought recognition from the Crown as distinct rights-bearing collectivities and communities. Canadian law and governments have often failed to recognize Métis rights and self-government.
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Canada has signed an agreement with the Representative Plaintiffs who represent the 325 bands that have opted into the Band class litigation. Through this settlement, Canada is committed to addressing the collective harm caused by the residential schools system and the loss of language, culture, and heritage.
