| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund launched, creating new opportunities for First Nations in the cannabis industry.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
A new Indigenous-led health facility will soon become a reality in Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. With funding now confirmed, the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance’s $30 million proposal to construct a multipurpose health facility can now move forward to the tendering phase.
| Indigenous Services Canada | media advisories
Minister Hajdu to provide short remarks after Question Period and regular House Proceedings regarding registration provisions of the Indian Act
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Canada introduces Bill C-38 to further address inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act
| Indigenous Services Canada | backgrounders
General background on Bill C-8: In 2012, an exploratory process studied options for reform with First Nations and Métis partners. The conclusion was that Canada should work with First Nations to proactively address issues related to registration and band membership under the Indian Act.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
New federal investments announced for British Columbia Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Today, partners from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Government of Canada gathered to sign the NAN-Canada Education Reset Table Agreement.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
As people are spending more time together indoors, respiratory illnesses are increasing this fall. One of the best ways to protect yourself from becoming really sick is to stay up to date with your COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines. Getting vaccinated can also make an impact by helping to reduce hospitalizations due to respiratory illness, which decreases pressure on an already strained healthcare system.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
First Nations, with support from the Government of Canada, continue to make significant progress in ending long-term drinking water advisories on reserves and building sustainable solutions to support access to safe, clean drinking water.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Health and community safety systems that reflect the values and respond to the needs of First Nations help to improve outcomes and reduce disparities between First Nations and non-First Nations people.
