Today, the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Marc Miller, highlighted funding of $2 million to the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw and the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Joyce’s community, to advance their work and advocacy for the implementation of Joyce’s Principle.
Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Members of the media are invited to a funding announcement with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services and the community of Manawan.
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek on the completion of an electrical distribution system project that will bring power to the community.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. This is the second week when newly reported recoveries have continued to exceed newly reported cases.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $883,674 to support asset management planning programs in 45 First Nations in British Columbia.
This week, federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous representatives met to talk about anti-Indigenous racism in health care across Canada. All remain committed to working with local Indigenous communities and organizations on this critical issue.
The Government of Canada invited provinces and territories as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners and healthcare organizations and representatives to renew their commitment to eliminating racism.
Vaccines have rolled out to 196 First Nations communities. Some urban Indigenous Peoples are beginning to receive vaccines as well. It is important for everyone to continue following public health advice even after getting vaccinated.