| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
On August 16, 2017, the Government of Canada and 23 Anishinabek Nation First Nations signed a historic self-government agreement on education. Achieved through over 20 years of negotiations, the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement is an important step out from under the Indian Act toward greater self-determination for the Participating First Nations.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to moving beyond the Indian Act in full partnership with First Nations people and to renew the relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Ottawa - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief, Patrick (Wedaseh) Madahbee will provide remarks regarding the enabling legislation for the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement, Bill C-61.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the efforts of Northerners and scientists to gain a better understanding of contaminant levels in the traditionally harvested foods that are so important to the diet of northern and Indigenous people.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
This December, I encourage everyone to snuggle up with their little ones with books by inspiring Canadian Indigenous authors.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
To launch the second #IndigenousReads Holiday Campaign, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, will read Shi-shi-etko by Nicola Campbell, to children attending the event at Mabel’s Fables Bookstore.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
The Government of Canada recognizes that our commitment to Jordan's Principle is fundamental to ensuring that First Nations children receive the care and services they need, when and where they need them.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Today in Ottawa, as the head of the Canadian delegation, Minister Carolyn Bennett was pleased to host the second annual meeting of the North American Working Group on Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jane Philpott congratulated Wahkohtowin Development GP Inc., a First Nations owned corporation, as they celebrate acquiring equity in Hornepayne Power Inc.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations to improve the condition of housing in their communities, reduce overcrowding, and better safeguard the health and safety of residents.
