| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Métis Nation of Ontario are committed to working together to foster reconciliation and build stronger relationships through a co-operative and respectful dialogue.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Government of Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario today signed an Agreement on Advancing Reconciliation with the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community. The goal of the Agreement is to begin to work together toward a shared solution that addresses the unique history and outstanding claims of this Métis community.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| media advisories
Ottawa - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will provide remarks at the Métis National Council’s Special Sitting.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott issued the following statement today:
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| speeches
Speaking Notes for the Honourable Carolyn Bennett Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for theAssembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| backgrounders
On August 16, 2017, the Government of Canada and 23 Anishinabek Nation First Nations signed a historic self-government agreement on education. Achieved through over 20 years of negotiations, the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement is an important step out from under the Indian Act toward greater self-determination for the Participating First Nations.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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The Government of Canada is committed to moving beyond the Indian Act in full partnership with First Nations people and to renew the relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| media advisories
Ottawa - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief, Patrick (Wedaseh) Madahbee will provide remarks regarding the enabling legislation for the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement, Bill C-61.