Today, Muskowekwan First Nation Chief Cynthia Desjarlais, along with Council members, Elders, community members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, celebrate the grand opening of the community's new water treatment plant.
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nitsilʔin-Qi (Council of Chiefs) together with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, federal Minister of Indigenous Services and the Honourable Jodie Wickens, B.C. Minister of Children and Family Development, are proud to announce the signing of an amendment to the coordination agreement with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, building on earlier commitments and advancing the Nation’s jurisdiction over its child and family services, grounded in Tŝilhqot’in law, values and traditions.
The introduction of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), represents a critical step toward addressing long-standing inequities under the registration provisions of the Indian Act that have deeply affected First Nations individuals and families.
Please be advised that the Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nitsilʔin-Qi (Council of Chiefs), the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Jodie Wickens, Minister of Children and Family Development for British Columbia, will celebrate Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s inherent right to care for its children and to preserve their connection to their family, community and culture.
Today, we celebrate the outstanding leadership of Vernon Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and Craig Casimel and Peter Luggi of Stellat’en First Nation in British Columbia, the 2025 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award.
Today, the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) celebrated the grand opening of its new facility for Indigenous youth in Calgary, a permanent space that will support Indigenous youth and help strengthen their connection to culture and wellness, leading to improved outcomes now and for future generations.
Treaty One Nations, together with the Government of Canada, are moving forward on the next stage of development of Naawi-Oodena, one of the largest First Nation-led Economic Development Zones in Canadian history.
Please be advised that the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and Chief Gordon BlueSky, Chairperson, Treaty One Nations, will make an announcement regarding the Naawi-Oodena infrastructure project.