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September 26, 2024
Additional $18.1 Million for First Nation and Métis Organizations Through 2024-25 Gaming Payments
NationTalk: Saskatchewan First Nation and Métis organizations will receive an additional $18.1 million for a total of $109 million in gaming payments in 2024-25 as a result of higher-than-forecast profits at Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan casinos, and the PlayNow.com online gaming platform. “These additional payments to First Nations and Métis organizations will...
August 28, 2024
Ontario Supporting Construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan Cultural Centre at Algoma University
NationTalk: SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario government is providing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to Algoma University for the construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan – a Centre of Cultural Excellence honouring and celebrating Indigenous experiences, knowledge, traditions and well-being. This NOHFC investment supports Ontario’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples....
August 21, 2024
Ontario, Pikangikum First Nation and Canada Partnering to Advance Construction of Berens River Bridge
NationTalk: PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION – The Ontario government announced its plan to partner with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority and the Government of Canada to build a permanent bridge across the Berens River and an all-season road to Pikangikum First Nation. The project will unleash new economic opportunities, create safer travelling conditions, and...
August 13, 2024
Canada announces $5M for culture centre in Sault Ste. Marie
APTN News: Canada announced $5 million for Algoma University to build the Makwa Waakaa’igan Culture Centre. The three floor facility will include spaces for ceremony, cultural events and academic learning. “It’s a great announcement and we look forward to still being a partner with Algoma U,” said Batchewana Chief Mark McCoy at the announcement on Monday. The centre will...
May 29, 2024
Alberta stronger than ever: Premier Smith
NationTalk: “It was one year ago today that voters in Alberta elected our government to a second consecutive mandate. First and foremost, I want to say that being able to serve Albertans as their Premier remains the honour of a lifetime. I cannot overstate how proud I am of this beautiful province and the people...
May 24, 2024
A new recreation centre is coming to Abegweit First Nation
From: Infrastructure Canada NationTalk: Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island — A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, MLA Sidney MacEwen, and...
May 24, 2024
Caroline Wawzonek: Budget Address
NationTalk: Mr. Speaker, with this first budget of the 20th Legislative Assembly, we are changing how we deliver on priorities in a way that is realistic, responsible and always with an eye on being financially ready for whatever the future might bring. In February, we released a fiscal strategy for this government to help restore...
May 24, 2024
Feds earmark $31M to Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahhogn redevelopment project
Money will support building repairs, environmental upgrades and workforce development. APTN News: The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) received a $31 million funding boost from the federal government to support the redevelopment of the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahhogn project. Affordable housing units, a childcare centre and a museum are among the spaces slated to open in the former downtown Winnipeg Hudson’s...
April 3, 2024
Ontario promises to add 5 more First Nations to power grid, end reliance on diesel
First Nations stress they want to be consulted during the process CBC Indigenous: As the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission project nears completion, Ontario plans to add five more remote First Nations to the provincial power grid and end their reliance on diesel fuel. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Thursday at a media event in Oliver...
April 3, 2024
Manitoba budget focuses on healthcare, poverty reduction and supporting rural communities
APTN News: Manitoba’s promise to improve the province’s health care system by hiring more workers, rebuilding emergency rooms, and adding to intensive care beds is, for the most part, being received well by First Nations leaders. “This year we are hiring 1,000 health care workers, 100 doctors, 210 nurses, 90 paramedics and 600 healthcare aides,”...
March 22, 2024
‘We have to try’: Ottawa, Manitoba commit $40M to search landfill for slain women
The money is to go toward a search of the privately owned Prairie Green landfill north of Winnipeg, where the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are believed to be. By Brittany Hobson and Steve Lambert The Canadian Press Toronto Star – The Canadian Press – WINNIPEG – Families of two slain First Nations women received...
March 7, 2024
BUDGET 2024-25: Paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in Nunatsiavut
NationTalk: Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tom Evans delivered the Nunatsiavut Government’s 2024-2025 budget Wednesday evening during a sitting of the Nunatsiavut Assembly in Hopedale. This year’s financial plan is built on improving the health and social well-being of Labrador Inuit, building Nunatsiavut’s economy, and celebrating Inuit culture and language. The budget reflects...
February 23, 2024
Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba
NationTalk: Today in Churchill, Premier Wab Kinew and Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan announced a joint investment of up to $60 million to the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). This combined funding from the governments of Canada and Manitoba will finish work on the Hudson Bay Railway, start to redevelop the Port of Churchill, and further...
February 22, 2024
Development agreement signed with Amlamgog First Nation
NationTalk: FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Amlamgog (Fort Folly) First Nation to support the community’s priorities related to housing, salmon conservation, a transition to green transportation and entrepreneurship. “Addressing the immediate priorities of the community is an important step in improving the lives of its residents,” said Indigenous...
February 15, 2024
Manitoba premier says he’s confident landfill search for remains will start this year
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Manitoba Wab Kinew shake hands at a news conference in Winnipeg on Thursday. Photo: Tamara Pimentel/APTN. CBC Indigenous: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday he is confident a landfill search for the remains of two slain First Nations women will begin this year, while the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said...
January 5, 2024
Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory
NationTalk: Infrastructure Canada: Iqaluit, Nunavut — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that meets their unique needs. Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to a joint investment...
December 19, 2023
Northern Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2028 – 2.57 billion dollars for the future of Québec’s northern territory
NationTalk: BAIE-COMEAU, QC – Over the next five years, the gouvernement du Québec and its partners will invest nearly 2.6 billion dollars in the sustainable development of Québec’s northern territory. The Northern Action Plan 2023–2028 (NAP 23–28) was created in response to the economic, social and environmental development issues specific to the North, and presents 45 new actions...
December 11, 2023
Human Rights Day: Saskatchewan Named Co-Chair of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Human Rights Conference
2025 Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting Will Take Place in Saskatchewan NationTalk: Saskatchewan will co-chair the Continuing Committee of Officials on Human Rights (CCOHR) and Senior Officials Committee Responsible for Human Rights (SOCHR) conference in 2025. “I was honoured that Saskatchewan was selected by a majority of fellow provincial-territorial colleagues to co-chair this important conference with the federal...
November 2, 2023
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation’s loan guarantee capacity to increase to $3 billion
NationTalk: CALGARY, AB – Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) is thrilled to announce a significant increase in its loan guarantee capacity. The Government of Alberta has provided an immediate increase in the fiscal capacity of AIOC to provide loan guarantees for Indigenous communities from $1 billion to $2 billion and will further increase that amount...
October 4, 2023
Feds announce $740K to further study Winnipeg-area landfill search
Crown-Indigenous Relations feels the search ‘would be complex yet feasible and could be done while ensuring the health and safety of those involved.’ Winnipeg police believe two First Nations women are buried in the Prairie Green landfill located north of the city. Photo: Jesse Andrushko/APTN. APTN News: The federal government announced Wednesday it is providing...
August 15, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government welcomes increased federal funding for high-speed Internet access
NationTalk: The Nunatsiavut Government welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement today of an additional $10.3 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to Labrador’s north coast. The project, which received $22 million in initial funding in March 2022, will benefit more than 1,000 households in the five Labrador Inuit communities of Hopedale, Makkovik, Nain, Postville...
August 4, 2023
Manitoba Métis, Hydro reaffirm partnership with new 50-year, $120M deal
Revitalization Agreement signed years after province cancelled two arrangements between parties CBC News: A new multimillion-dollar agreement spanning half a century has been reached between the Manitoba Métis Federation and Manitoba Hydro. “It’s a really solid agreement,” MMF president David Chartrand told CBC on Thursday. “It’s years in the making, and it puts us in...
July 12, 2023
Canada supports Indigenous wellness and culture feasibility studies in New Brunswick to advance self-determination and reconciliation
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada NationTalk: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – Today, Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program. These funds will...
June 23, 2023
Manitoba Government, Seven First Nations Sign Historic Forestry Revenue Sharing Agreements
NationTalk: The Manitoba government and seven First Nations have signed agreements to share wealth generated by Manitoba’s forests and improve the economic and social well-being of Indigenous communities, Premier Heather Stefanson, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt and Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today in partnership with leadership from...
May 17, 2023
Northern Development Ministers’ Forum Focuses on Economic Reconciliation through Action
NationTalk: CHURCHILL, MAN.—Ministers representing Canada’s northern jurisdictions gathered this week in Churchill, Man. for the 2023 Northern Development Ministers’ Forum (NDMF). Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt hosted this year’s forum, which focused on learning from successful examples of economic reconciliation through action across the country. “Manitoba was honoured to welcome our...
April 19, 2023
$92.4 Million for First Nation and Métis Communities through Gaming Payments
NationTalk: The 2023-24 provincial budget sees a continued investment in First Nation and Métis communities across Saskatchewan. This budget sets out targeted investments to support First Nation and Métis services and initiatives, including a record-setting $92.4 million in gaming payments, thanks to the estimated casino profits, as well as the estimated new online gaming profits,...
March 27, 2023
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Responds to the Tabling of the 2023 Ontario Budget
NationTalk: (Toronto, Ontario ) – Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in response to the 2023 Ontario Budget: “On March 23, 2023, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, tabled the 2023 provincial budget entitled 2023 Ontario Budget: Building a Strong Ontario,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “This budget provided an outline...
March 14, 2023
Budget 2023-24: Charting a Course Towards Growth and Sustainability
NationTalk: In handing down his first budget as Treasurer of the Fifth Nunatsiavut Assembly in Hopedale today, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tom Evans stressed the importance of learning from the past, while Charting a Course Towards Growth and Sustainability. “This budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in previous budgets,” says...
December 9, 2022
Minister Wilkinson Releases Canada’s $3.8-billion Critical Minerals Strategy to Seize Generational Opportunity for Clean, Inclusive Growth
Natural Resources Canada: Critical minerals are not just the building blocks of clean technology like solar panels and electric vehicle batteries – they are a key ingredient for creating middle class jobs and growing a strong, globally competitive Canadian economy. The move toward a global net-zero economy is generating a significant increase in demand for...
July 12, 2022
Saskatchewan Provides Nearly $62 Million in Gaming Payments to Support Indigenous Initiatives
NationTalk: Gaming payments are back on track in this year’s budget with a $61.5 million investment to support Indigenous-led social and economic initiatives in Saskatchewan. Casino closures due to COVID-19 had previously impacted the payments and resulted in $80 million in emergency pandemic support over two years for First Nations and Métis organizations, in addition to...
July 8, 2022
British Columbia is investing $8.4 million to advance reconciliation in the community social services sector
“Non-profits promote connection and provide valuable community services across B.C., and they need to be available and accessible to all,” said Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits. “Through this investment, we are increasing community social service providers’ capacity to offer culturally safe, inclusive, accessible social services to Indigenous people throughout British Columbia.”...
April 25, 2022
Hudson’s Bay Company transfers former flagship store to Southern Chiefs’ Organization
A Winnipeg landmark Rich in Symbolism Comes Under Indigenous Control New York Times: The bay announced that it was giving the property and the building to Southern Chiefs Organization, which represents 34 Manitoba First Nations. Having secured about 100 million Canadian dollars in funding, the majority from the federal government, the Southern Chiefs have ambitious...
October 19, 2021
Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec
Québec Government – Under the theme “Change requires your commitment!”, this call for commitment aims to invite Quebec businesses to make commitments to the Indigenous peoples. A document presenting the Vision for the Future of Indigenous Peoples has been prepared to help companies formulate commitments that will be meaningful and promising. This document contains an...
October 19, 2021
Funding for Manitoba Inuit Association
To assist in building capacity of the representative organization for Inuit living in Manitoba, the Manitoba government is providing $30,000 toward the Manitoba Inuit Association (MIA) to continue its work of enhancing the lives of Inuit in Manitoba and connecting Inuit to services that meet their evolving needs particularly in health care, social services and...
October 14, 2021
Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec
The Government of Quebec and the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) – are holding the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec on November 25 and 26, 2021 to discuss the full participation of Indigenous people in Quebec’s economy as well as economic recovery, It will also be an opportunity for Quebec’s elected officials...
August 14, 2021
Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund
Federal Government announced an investment of $4.3 billion over four years for the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund. Starting in 2021-22, this fund will support immediate demands, as prioritized by Indigenous partners. This includes: $2.709 billion to support First Nations on reserve $517.7 million to support Self-Government and Modern Treaty Partners $517.8 million to support Inuit...
July 12, 2019
Métis National Heritage Centre
The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and the Government of Canada unveiled new funding ($3.4M from Government of Canada) for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. The centre will be the first of its kind in Canada and will showcase the history of the Métis Nation, highlighting the rich heritage and contributions...
April 1, 2019
Budget 2019 Inuit Investments
Proposed Inuit-specific investments total $395.5 million and include the following: $50 million over 10 years for continued implementation of the National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy and $5 million per year ongoing; $125.5 million over 10 years for an Inuit-led post-secondary education strategy and $21.8 million per year ongoing; and $220 million over five years to...
March 19, 2019
Budget 2019 Métis Commitments
Significant Budget 2019 federal investments in Métis Nation priority areas. Among the highlights of the documents are: “$30 million to recognize the contribution of Métis veterans to the country’s Second World War efforts and to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of all Métis veterans”; “A Métis Nation-led post-secondary education strategy consisting of financial assistance for...
February 18, 2019
Lottery Revenue Sharing
British Columbia Lottery Corporation revenue is going to be shared with the First Nations and the first phase of allocations amounts to 7% of gross revenues....
November 29, 2018
First Nations gaming distribution limited partnership
B.C. First Nations will share in provincial gaming revenue to support self-government, strong, healthy communities, and services that make life better for families. This funding will be a central piece of Budget 2019 to support reconciliation. Funding will focus on priorities in the following framework: health and wellness; infrastructure, safety, transportation and housing; economic and...
November 29, 2018
Expanding the Circle: What Reconciliation and Inclusive Growth Can Mean for Inuit and Canada
This conference brought together key leaders from across Inuit Nunangat to develop a united call to action on steps to achieve Inuit economic reconciliation, and was hosted with the assistance of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). Topics included: Inuit right to economic development and prosperity; Inuit business and government procurement; and Inuit economic development and government...
May 16, 2018
First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FNMA) and the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (FA)
“Our Lands, Our Jurisdiction, Our Institutions: First Nations Leading the Way” First Nations who have chosen to work beyond the Indian Act are coming together to set the stage for the next generation of First Nations led initiatives that will support our jurisdiction and expanded government powers for Indigenous communities. Currently 276 First Nations, from...
March 28, 2018
2018 Budget for Bi-lateral Meetings
$13.7M/2 years to fund bilateral meetings with three national Indigenous groups. Budget 2018 is investing $74.9 million over five years....
February 1, 2018
A new Approach to Economic Development in Nunavut
The driving forces for negotiating the Nunavut Agreement were Inuit relationships with wildlife, the environment, and the hunting way of life. Inuit sought self-determination and recognition of jurisdiction. For these aspirations to be realized, Inuit must lead planning and design of all major initiatives in their homeland. This begins with taking a holistic approach to...
November 8, 2017
“Expanding the Circle: Inclusive Economic Growth”
In partnership with the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), the Public Policy Forum presented a conference “Expanding the Circle: what reconciliation and inclusive economic growth can mean for the Métis Nation and Canada”. Ideas were presented on: How rights recognition and reconciliation...
November 1, 2017
Issues with southern Canada
Premier Bob McLeod issued a red alert calling for an urgent national debate on the future of the Northwest Territories who believe their reconciliation efforts and economic development opportunities are being undermined by Ottawa and the political needs and voices of southern Canada...
February 15, 2017
First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Expanding the Circle: First Nations Economic Reconciliation – Presented by National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), in partnership with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and the Public Policy Forum (PPF). Economic reconciliation means ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are not excluded from participating in and benefitting from Canada’s...