| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities through the National First Nations Water Leadership Award.
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The nominees for the 2022 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.
| Indigenous Services Canada | media advisories
Please be advised that Member of Parliament Andy Fillmore, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make a funding announcement to support the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
A new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school at Poplar River First Nation means that some high school students will no longer have to travel outside the community to pursue their education.
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In response to these challenging events and as part of Budget 2022 measures, Indigenous Services Canada, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and Métis Capital Corporations are supporting Indigenous small and medium-size enterprises by forgiving up to 50 per cent of the COVID Indigenous Business Initiative loans, which provided much needed assistance during the pandemic.
| Indigenous Services Canada | media advisories
Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for CanNor, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface—Saint Vital; and Yvonne (Dodie) Jordaan, Executive Director of Ka Ni Kanichihk, will announce support for Velma’s House, an Indigenous-led emergency shelter and transition home in Winnipeg.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Shelters provide protection, services and resources that enable women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who have experienced gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence and exploitation, to have a safe space to turn and take steps to regain an independent and self-determined life.
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Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 monthly update — October 2022.
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Indigenous Services Canada supporting First Nations’ recovery from Hurricane Fiona as part of federal government response
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Across Inuit Nunangat, high rates of suicide are linked to a variety of factors, including the devastating impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, overcrowded housing, food insecurity, witnessing or experiencing physical or sexual abuse, and the loss of culture and language.
