| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
In honour of Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15, 2016), the Government of Canada and the Aboriginal Firefighters' Association of Canada (AFAC) are highlighting efforts to improve fire prevention in Indigenous communities across Canada.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Member of Parliament Robert Nault, are pleased to invite media representatives to attend a tour of the Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence in Dryden, Ontario.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Today, Parliamentary Secretary Yvonne Jones, on behalf of the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, announced that the Government of Canada has launched selection processes for both Vice-Chairperson and Member positions for the Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) Board of Directors.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to renewing the Crown-to-Inuit relationship on the basis of rights, respect and partnership. To achieve this, it is essential to support Inuit in their efforts to protect and promote their language and culture, and to improve socio-economic conditions in their communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
Congratulations and best wishes to newly elected IPAC President Robert Bertrand.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada believes every First Nation child deserves the best start in life and we are committed to partnering with First Nations to support a quality education and learning environments for First Nations youth.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
"Today, I am pleased to note a significant step in Canada's journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Our government welcomes the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador's ruling in favour of the proposed settlement agreement negotiated between Canada and survivors of five boarding schools located in the province. This resolution means that all parties can now move forward with the implementation of the agreement, including the extremely important work of healing and commemoration.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada is committed to partnering with First Nation communities to improve essential infrastructure to build healthy, safe and thriving First Nations communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
"Today, from coast to coast to coast, Canadians wear orange to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of Residential Schools, and to honour the thousands of survivors.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
"When Indigenous women and girls thrive, our nation is stronger and benefits from the talent and the knowledge of Indigenous women. For forty-two years, the Native Women's Association of Canada has played a vital role in empowering Indigenous women and girls, with the goal of enhancing, promoting and fostering greater social, cultural and economic well-being of First Nations and Métis from coast to coast to coast.
