The Government of Canada is working together with Indigenous partners on the implementation of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families in order to reform Indigenous child and family services.
The Government of Canada recognizes the lasting impact of colonial policies and persistent discrimination on the lives of many First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, their families and communities.
Please be advised that Perry Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services will sign a Protocol agreement to advance First Nations' exercise of jurisdiction over child and family services. A media availability will follow.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) announced the signing of a framework agreement that creates a path for the transfer of water and wastewater services for 15 First Nations communities in Atlantic Canada from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to the AFNWA.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority will virtually sign a framework agreement to facilitate the transfer of responsibility for water and wastewater services from Indigenous Services Canada to the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced additional funding totaling $133 million in new funding to support Indigenous business through the pandemic and into recovery.
Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for Indigenous Services Canada, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will lead a Technical Briefing on prevention and preparedness for COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.
Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for Indigenous Services Canada, and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, will lead a Technical Briefing on prevention and preparedness for COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.