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.
Today, Elsipogtog First Nation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new fire hall—a vital addition that strengthens community safety, resilience, and self-reliance.
Today, the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre hosted a Sprouting Ceremony to mark the start of early site work for its new centre, the Wije'winen Centre.
Today, community members and leaders of Peepeekisis Cree Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the Peepeekisis Funeral Home, developed by Peepeekisis Developments LTD.
In 2018 and 2019, there was a collaborative consultation process on reform with First Nations. Input was received from over 650 participants, representing 395 First Nation communities and/or a tribal councils.
Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the introduction of Bill S-2 in the Senate, which addresses some of the remaining inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act.