| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the seven Williams Treaties First Nations today marked a historic milestone in the spirit of reconciliation, by agreeing to work together toward a shared and just resolution of a longstanding treaty-related dispute.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The health and well-being of Indigenous children is a top priority for First Nation communities and the Government of Canada. We are committed to supporting First Nations across the country on how we can change together outcomes for children and families.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Government of Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) Grand Chief Peter Johnston and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met today at the Intergovernmental Forum in Whitehorse.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Pprogress made on First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan's Principle and Canada’s response to the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and Yukon First Nations Chiefs will be available to the media on Thursday, March 16, 2017
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada, Manitoba and Lake St. Martin First Nation are working together to bring home residents displaced by severe flooding in 2011.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Investing in infrastructure is a key pillar of the Government of Canada’s strategy to support First Nations in sustaining healthy and strong communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Closing the gap in the education outcomes of First Nations children living on reserve is critical to improving their quality of life and contributes to stronger communities for the shared success of all Canadians.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Today’s partnership between Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Government of Canada will help ensure that funding for First Nation child and family services in Northern Ontario reflects the unique circumstances and needs of these communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
As part of Budget 2016, the Government of Canada committed to end all long-term drinking water advisories affecting Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)-funded public systems on reserve within five years, and is on track to deliver on this commitment.
