| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today congratulated Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation on the announcement that their Addition to Reserve of land at Mystery Lake Hotel Complex is complete.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Hunter Tootoo, and Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, issued the following statement regarding Seal Day on the Hill 2016
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | speeches
Mr. Chairperson, members of the Permanent Forum, before I begin, I want to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Lenape people. I would also like to acknowledge Elders Willy Littlechild, Sally Webster and Oliver Boulet, who are part of our delegation and who are here with us representing as Elders from Canada's three distinct indigenous peoples, First Nations, Inuit people and the Métis Nation.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today announced that Canada is now a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Today's announcement also reaffirms Canada's commitment to adopt and implement the Declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, made the following statement: "Today, the Government of Canada and survivors of five Newfoundland and Labrador residential schools have reached an agreement on the proposed settlement of the Newfoundland and Labrador class actions.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make an announcement about Canada's position on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Over 50 per cent of Canada's Indigenous peoples live in urban centres. Some are long-time residents, others move for their education, a job or a fresh start.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will participate in a roundtable with JP Gladu, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to discuss how Budget 2016's historic investments into Indigenous communities can positively impact the Canadian economy and business community.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
Ottawa - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs will be available to the media following a roundtable with key partners of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy in Montréal. The roundtable will focus on ways to strengthen the Urban Aboriginal Strategy by working with Indigenous partners to renew the program.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, today announced the launch of a $5 million West Coast Energy Fund. In addition to existing loan arrangements available through Aboriginal Financial Institutions
