| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
When Newfoundland joined Confederation in 1949, Mi'kmaq communities were not recognized as First Nations under the Indian Act and their legal status, as well as the status of their members, was uncertain.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and Brendan Mitchell, Chief of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation, today provided an update on the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation enrolment process.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
March 8th is the day when we celebrate the struggles and victories of women and girls in our society. It is also a time to look back on the efforts and achievements of our grandmothers, mothers and sisters that have brought us ever closer to equality between women and men.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (March 5, 2016) – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today: Today, I am honoured to acknowledge Mr. Gary Lipinski, who after over two decades of holding political offices within the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and two terms in the MNO's highest elected office, announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2016.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (March 1, 2016) –The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today following a ceremony at Rideau Hall honouring participants of "Imagine a Canada", the national art and essay competition of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Carolyn Bennett, today announced funding support for nine innovative projects that will result in new school facilities for over 20 First Nations communities across the country
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | speeches
Thank you, Merci, Miigwetch, Qujanamiik, Marsee, Mahsi Cho. It's a pleasure to be with you on traditional Algonquin territory, for the first national Directors of Education Forum.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with the Grand Chief of Wendake, Konrad Sioui, are proud to announce the addition of the Deslauriers-Plante parcels to the Wendake reserve, as part of a community expansion project.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould and the Honourable Patty Hajdu issued the following statement today: "Over the past three months, as part of the pre-inquiry design process, we have been privileged to travel across the country to meet with and listen to survivors, families and loved ones. We have also heard from representatives of front-line services and Indigenous organizations.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, along with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, will be available to the media to discuss the meeting with family members and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
