First Nations health transformation is a priority for the Government of Canada. It is a collaborative process between Canada, First Nations partners, and provinces and territories, as they develop new First Nations-led health organizations to assume greater control of the design, administration, management, and delivery of health services and programs that support community wellness and address their health needs and priorities.
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, and Arctic Gateway Group Directors Onekanew Christian Sinclair and Mayor Michael Spence will announce investments in transportation in northern Manitoba. The announcement will be followed by a media availability.
The Government of Canada is committed to investing the time, efforts and resources to right past wrongs and to enhance the relationship with Indigenous Peoples across this country.
Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Mark Arcand, will hold a media availability following an announcement on child and family services.
Today, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provided an update on the progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities. As of August 3, 2021, 32 First Nations communities across Canada are working to resolve 51 long-term drinking water advisories.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to supporting Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19 and continues to work closely with Indigenous organizations and provincial and territorial governments.
Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, will announce additional support to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in pursuit of First Nations health transformation.
Earlier this week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, visited First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario and met with First Nations leaders and partners to discuss the health needs of communities. Minister Miller reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to meet those needs.
