| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| statements
Yesterday, on the winter solstice, we launched the reconciliation theme of the Canada150 year-long celebration. It's a time for Canadians to reflect on our past and also reflect on the need to renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples grounded in the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, along with Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, invite media to a winter solstice celebration.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting young northern leaders and providing them with the opportunity to take action on issues that matter the most to them and their communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| statements
In keeping with our government's commitment to building a nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, I am pleased to appoint Mr. Fred Caron as Minister's Special Representative to lead an engagement with First Nations on Canada-US border crossing issues.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| backgrounders
In 2012, a resolution from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs mandated the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) to offer similar services which in a provincial education system are provided by a school board, including services for teachers (e.g. professional development or pedagogical support) while also continuing their work on developing other enhanced education system(s) for First Nations.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada and the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre are pleased to announce today the historic signing of an Education Governance Agreement for the creation of the Manitoba First Nations school board that will be fully operational for the 2017-18 school year.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| media advisories
Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs is pleased to invite media representatives to attend a special announcement with the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre on education.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced an investment of $3.15 million for the implementation of a five-year national strategy, the Path Forward 2016-2021. This includes a contribution from Innovation Science and Economic Development.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
| media advisories
Gatineau - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will deliver a keynote address at the occasion of the Assembly of First Nations' Special Chief Assembly.