| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the voices of Indigenous youth from coast to coast to coast are heard and incorporated into the decision making process.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations to help students succeed. At Kiuna Institution’s fifth graduation ceremony, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced that the institution would receive funding of $650,000 over three years.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Supporting the ongoing implementation of modern treaties is key to advancing reconciliation in Canada and improving the quality of life for Indigenous peoples and communities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | statements
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (August 23, 2017) – Today, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Federal Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett and Ontario Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter, issued the following statement regarding a joint response to the First Nation youth safety crisis in Northern Ontario
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
All Canadians should have access to a safe and healthy home. The Government of Canada is making historic investments toward improving the condition of housing in First Nation communities, reducing overcrowding and increasing the health and safety of residents.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Everyone in Canada should have access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
All Canadians should have access to a safe and healthy home.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | news releases
Connecting Pikangikum First Nation to Ontario’s power grid will provide clean energy while making an important contribution to the health and safety of community members and boosting the First Nation’s economic development opportunities.
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will be making important announcements on investments in water infrastructure
| Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | backgrounders
On August 16, 2017, the Government of Canada and 23 Anishinabek Nation First Nations signed a historic self-government agreement on education.
