In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build—and we are building Canada Strong.
Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Chibougamau to thank staff and meet seniors during a visit to Manoir Providence. On this occasion, the Minister will highlight new measures from Budget 2025 to support workers.
Today, Okanese First Nation is celebrating the grand opening of its newly-constructed Okanese Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve Building—a vibrant, community-driven space dedicated to nurturing early childhood development and school readiness.
Indigenous Services Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to help establish educational facilities that will deliver quality and culturally appropriate programs and services for students.
Today, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) launched the first phase of a faster, easier way for First Nations individuals to apply for registration under the Indian Act at in-person service locations.
The Iskut Band held a grand opening ceremony today for their new school, now called Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime, which translates to Łuwechōn House of Learning.
Today, Muskowekwan First Nation Chief Cynthia Desjarlais, along with Council members, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrate the grand opening of the community's new water treatment plant.
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nitsilʔin-Qi (Council of Chiefs) together with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, federal Minister of Indigenous Services and the Honourable Jodie Wickens, B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development, are proud to announce the signing of an amendment to the coordination agreement with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, building on earlier commitments and advancing the Nation’s jurisdiction over its child and family services, grounded in Tŝilhqot’in law, values and traditions.
The introduction of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), represents a critical step toward addressing long-standing inequities under the registration provisions of the Indian Act that have deeply affected First Nations individuals and families.
