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December 2, 2024
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces Indigenous Career Pivot Program 3.0
NationTalk: Today, together with their program partners, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the third iteration of the Indigenous Career Pivot Program (ICPP). ICPP 3.0 builds on the momentum and engagement achieved through the first two program instalments to facilitate and deliver meaningful work placements for up to 27 mid-career Indigenous people wishing to explore new...
November 28, 2024
Northwestern Ontario communities chosen for Canada’s nuclear waste storage site
Selection process for controversial project began in 2010, area northwest of London also a candidate CBC Indigenous: Northwestern Ontario has been chosen for Canada’s first deep geological repository, a multibillion-dollar project that aims to eventually store the country’s nuclear waste. In an announcement Thursday morning, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) said Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)...
November 22, 2024
Government of Canada boosts financial support for winter roads, strengthening connections to remote Ontario First Nations
NationTalk: THUNDER BAY, ROBINSON SUPERIOR TREATY, ON – First Nation communities are working in close partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to incorporate First Nations knowledge into winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies. This collaborative effort is aimed at enhancing resilience and ensuring sustainability as communities face the challenges...
November 18, 2024
Ojibway Nation in northern Ontario says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste site
APTN News: The Canadian Press – A First Nation in northern Ontario has decided it is willing to continue with the process to potentially become host to a deep geological repository for Canada’s nuclear waste, leaving just one more community to weigh in before a site is selected. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization plans to...
July 15, 2024
B.C.’s vital Indigenous-led auxiliary is expanding
Multi-agency search-and-rescue exercise in Heiltsuk territory on July 7. Photo submitted by the CN-CGA. Listen to article Canada’s National Observer: When the Nathan E. Stewart tugboat ran aground off the coast of Bella Bella, spilling over 100,000 litres of fuel into surrounding waters in 2016, members of the Heiltsuk Nation were the first on scene. The volunteers were...
June 7, 2024
Expansion of the wastewater collection system coming to Watson Lake
NationTalk: Infrastructure Canada – Watson Lake, Yukon, June 3, 2024 — The Town of Watson Lake will benefit from a new sewage lift station thanks to a combined investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and territorial governments. Announced by Member of Parliament Dr. Brendan Hanley and Minister Richard Mostyn, the lift station will support new...
February 23, 2024
The Government of Canada invests in Indigenous communities to enhance community-based marine response capacity as part of the Oceans Protection Plan
Nationtalk: Canadian Coast Guard, Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities across the country to improve safety on the water through the Oceans Protection Plan. Indigenous communities are often the first to respond to marine incidents in remote areas and are an instrumental partner in our search and...
August 21, 2023
New evacuee accommodation provides safety net for Tŝilhqot’in and other First Nations
NationTalk: The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has opened a group lodging centre to protect its community members, as well as Indigenous Peoples across the province, in the event of an evacuation due to wildfires. The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) on the temporary group lodging accommodation centre,...
June 23, 2023
Ottawa, Yellowknives Dene sign procurement framework agreement for Giant Mine cleanup
Deal includes tougher penalties for companies that fail to meet Indigenous hiring commitments CBC News: The federal government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a procurement framework agreement for the cleanup of Giant Mine, one of Canada’s most contaminated sites. Ottawa says the agreement confirms its commitment to increase procurement opportunities for Indigenous people...
June 9, 2023
New urban, rural and Northern Indigenous housing organization gets $287.1M for urgent projects
CEO says it’s an important step to bridging the funding gap for those living off-reserve CBC News: Those facing housing challenges — including homelessness — and those looking for ways to address housing challenges got a bit of a boost earlier this week. The federal government announced $287.1 million in funding on Thursday for the National Indigenous...
June 8, 2023
Funding for urgent, unmet Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas to be distributed through the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated
NationTalk: Indigenous Services Canada – There is an urgent, unmet need for adequate and affordable housing for Indigenous People in urban, rural and northern areas and immediate action must be taken to address these housing gaps. This is why today, Jeff Loucks, Chief Executive Officer, as well as Gary Wilson, Vice Chair, and Robert Byers,...
May 29, 2023
Canada Supports Rapid Housing Projects in Northern Manitoba
NationTalk:Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South announced an investment of $13.3 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream that will fund 78 new homes for Indigenous people across Manitoba....
April 21, 2023
Canada supports rapid housing projects for First Nations in southeastern Alberta
NationTalk: Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview announced funding of $58.5 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream to support projects on four First Nations that will create 239 homes and eight beds for vulnerable individuals including families, youth aging...
April 18, 2023
For the first time, Indigenous-owned investment firm launches Pilot Project with CMHC to accelerate Indigenous housing
NationTalk: OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 – Today, Indigenous-owned private credit fund, Keewaywin Capital Inc. (Keewaywin), announces its partnership with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in a first-of-its-kind collaboration called the Accelerated Construction Pilot Project, focused on building more homes, faster, for Indigenous communities. In the Pilot Project’s first year, Keewaywin anticipates it will fund the...
February 23, 2023
New homes for First Nations and Metis communities in Alberta
NationTalk: Edmonton, Alberta – Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Jeremy Nixon, Provincial Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, and Rick Wilson, Provincial Minister of Indigenous Relations announced a...
October 3, 2022
Home ownership key to Indigenous housing project
NationTalk: The governments of Alberta and Canada will help fund a new Indigenous affordable housing project that offers tenants the option of owning their homes. The Paul First Nation project involves the construction of 24 new affordable rental and rent-to-own units in Edmonton for Paul Band members. The Government of Alberta funding is provided through...
August 13, 2022
Budget 2022 housing investments for Métis of the Northwest Territories
Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Access to safe and affordable housing is critical to improving health and social outcomes for Indigenous Peoples and to ensuring a strong future for their communities and children. Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, announced historic new investments of $34 million over seven years from Budget...
July 21, 2022
Government of Canada supports housing strategy of Cree Nation Government in Eeyou Istchee
Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada: Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, joined Mandy Gull-Masty, Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and Chairperson of the Cree Nation Government, to mark historic investments to support the Cree Nation Housing Strategy. Through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF), the...
April 9, 2018
Government Housing Partnership Framework
Federal, provincial and territorial governments are primary partners in housing and have a shared responsibility and complementary roles for housing. This is why together, under the Partnership, the federal, provincial and territorial governments will work together to help make housing more affordable and accessible through the following initiatives: 1. Canada Housing Benefit 2. Canada Community...
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