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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...
October 2, 2024
Affordable housing project set for Ucluelet First Nation
A new affordable housing project is set to break ground in the Ucluelet First Nation community of hitac̓u. NationTalk: Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News – A new affordable housing project is set to break ground in the Ucluelet First Nation community of hitac̓u. The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government has received funding to build 30 homes through a partnership between...
September 27, 2024
Province Unveils New Battery Storage Project in Southwestern Ontario
NationTalk: Tilbury – The Ontario government unveiled a new battery storage project in southwestern Ontario that will provide reliable and affordable clean energy to families and businesses. Once built, the Tilbury Battery Storage Project will store 80 megawatts of power equivalent to powering 80,000 thousand homes. Walpole Island First Nation has partnered with Boralex to advance this...
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...
March 11, 2024
Supporting Liability Management on Indigenous Land
NationTalk: Since the beginning of the Site Rehabilitation Program in May 2020, Alberta’s government has been working with Indigenous communities, Indigenous businesses, the Indian Resource Council and the Metis Settlements General Council to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas site closure and reclamation work. As part of the Site Rehabilitation Program, the Government of...
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,...
August 17, 2023
Ontario Launches New Program to Protect Caribou
Program to fund habitat protection and research projects supporting caribou conservation Environment, Conservation and Parks Table of Contents NationTalk: TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $20 million in a new Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program to support projects that maintain and recover caribou populations in the province. The funding will be available to...
June 23, 2023
Housing NWT establishes permanent Indigenous housing forum
On June 9, Housing NWT held the inaugural meeting of the NWT Housing Forum in Yellowknife. CabinRadio: The group is designed to be a vehicle for Indigenous governments to weigh in on Housing NWT policies and programs, advocate for changes and improvements, collaborate with each other, and share their own housing-related plans. It replaces the...
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 9, 2023
First Unitarian Ottawa and Partners Unveil Plans for ‘Odayanhaway’: A Little Village of Sustainable and Affordable Housing
NationTalk: Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, OTTAWA – The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa (FirstU) and its partners Cahdco, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), and Theia Partners are thrilled to announce their upcoming housing development project located on Cleary Avenue, unofficially titled “Odayanhaway”, a word in Ojibwe meaning “Little Village”. The master plan of the project...
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,...
June 2, 2023
22 modular housing units to be built across Nunavut
Nunavut Housing Corp. to work with communities to decide how new housing should be used NationTalk: Nunatsiaq News: Lorne Kusugak, the minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corp., announced 22 new modular housing units will be built across the territory. The housing corporation will work with Sakku Innovative Buildings Solutions on the project. (File photo)...
May 31, 2023
Canada supports rapid housing projects in Saskatchewan
NationTalk: – Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced a $12 million investment through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream that will fund 50 new homes for Indigenous people across southern Saskatchewan. The new homes are part of 3 separate projects across southern Saskatchewan, which includes the building of 40 new homes...
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....
May 12, 2023
Support services strengthened in B.C.’s northern communities
NationTalk: DAWSON CREEK – People in northern communities experiencing rapid economic growth will benefit from strengthened supports that harness community and culture, improve health and safety and increase local service capacity. “Local governments, First Nations and non-profit organizations provide critical services that people rely on, and we need to ensure they have the capacity to...
April 27, 2023
Canada supports rapid housing projects for First Nations in Northwest Alberta
NationTalk: Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance announced an investment of $25.3 million through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) under the National Housing Strategy to support affordable homes in Northwest Alberta. These projects are providing safe and...
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...
December 15, 2022
Government of Yukon’s Office of the Auditor General’s Report Work Plan will enhance support for vulnerable Yukoners
NationTalk: The work plan to address the 2022 report by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) on the state of housing for vulnerable Yukoners is now available to Yukoners. The report focused on emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing and social housing available in the territory between April 1, 2015, and November...
December 15, 2022
Ontario Providing More Affordable Housing in Cambridge
Provincial investment will support Indigenous households Cambridge — The Ontario government is providing more than $1.8 million to help create 30 affordable housing units in Cambridge. Located at 27 Cambridge Street, the KW Urban Native Wigwam Project will have 23 one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom culturally appropriate affordable rental units with support services for vulnerable Indigenous...
December 9, 2022
Ontario Investing in Affordable Housing in Thunder Bay
Funding will support vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness NationTalk: THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing nearly $1.7 million in two projects to help create 16 housing units in the Thunder Bay area. The funding is being delivered through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) and will provide affordable housing for those identifying as First...
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...