She will be joined by AFN Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, Erica Beaudin Cowessess First Nation Chief, Indigenous partners, along with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water.
National Indigenous leaders and federal, provincial and territorial Indigenous Affairs Ministers conclude meeting in Ottawa focusing on economic reconciliation. @GCIndigenous
Today, we are establishing an Indigenous Advisory Process to inform the upcoming Collaborative Process on second-generation cut-off and section 10 vote thresholds. This process is the next step in the co-development of reforms to address registration inequities that remain within the Indian Act.
Today, Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness. Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks attended the Summit, provided remarks and took part in discussions.
Please be advised that Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard of the Assembly of First Nations, and David Sterns of the Moushoom and Trout class actions, will hold a press conference regarding the Federal Court of Canada’s approval of the First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan’s Principle, Trout and Kith Class Settlement Agreement.
Today, the Federal Court of Canada approved the First Nations Child and Family Services, Jordan’s Principle, Trout and Kith Class Settlement Agreement, with reasons to follow.
Please be advised that the Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks will deliver keynote addresses at the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness.
The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today:
The Government of Canada recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ inherent right to self-determination and supports the right of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to independently deliver services that meet the unique needs of their communities.
The nominees for the 2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award come from across Canada and represent First Nations individuals, organizations and communities who are innovative, inspirational, knowledgeable and collaborative with others.
