| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, negotiators for the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation initialled the Lheidli T’enneh Treaty in Prince George. This event is a necessary step before the Lheidli T’enneh ratification vote in June.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett and key federal ministers met with Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, and AFN Regional Chiefs for the second ministerial meeting to advance priorities set out in the Assembly of First Nations–Canada Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Joint Priorities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the six Tsilhqot'in Chiefs will hold a brief media availability following a statement by the Right and Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the House of Commons. The media availability will start after statements in the House.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Mitaanjigamiing First Nation today announced the final settlement of an outstanding land claim stemming from events that took place more than 140 years ago.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Honourable Carolyn Bennett along with key federal Ministers responsible for priorities identified in the Canada-Métis Nation Accord, met with the leadership of the Métis Nation for the second ministerial meeting held under the permanent bilateral process.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett made the following statement: “The abuse suffered by former residential school students is tragic and unacceptable. Bringing closure to the legacy of Indian residential schools is at the heart of reconciliation and a renewal of the relationships between Indigenous Peoples who attended these schools, their families and communities, and all Canadians."
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
International Women’s Day is an opportunity for all of us to come together to acknowledge the work and leadership of women who have preceded us and those who continue to fight for equal rights and equality for women around the world.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
Today we received a formal request from the Commission for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls for an extension to its mandate.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting and partnering with Indigenous and northern communities, territorial, provincial and Indigenous governments and other interested parties, as they take action on climate change.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, are pleased to announce the award of the Giant Mine site’s Main Construction Manager contract.
