The Government of Canada is committed to advancing long-term reform alongside First Nations across the country—so child and family services put children, families, and communities at the centre of care.
Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a press conference and media availability to provide important updates regarding the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation marked a significant community milestone today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant, reflecting the Nation’s ongoing commitment to clean water access, community wellness, and long-term infrastructure renewal.
Today, McDowell Lake First Nation Chief Lois James, Provincial Minister of Indigenous Affairs First Nations Economic Reconciliation, the Honourable Greg Rickford and Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, are proud to announce the creation of the Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve—a historic and long-awaited milestone in the community’s efforts to establish a permanent land base.
Okanese First Nation is improving community wellness with the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art water treatment plant to support long-term, reliable access to safe and clean drinking water for community members.
Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rules-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped significantly – affecting our companies, our rural communities and our workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. But together we are responding with strength, confidence and determination.
Gaspé, Québec — Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a media availability to highlight federal budget investments.
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.