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Federal, Provincial, and First Nations Leaders Sign Charter of Relationship Principles
From Health Canada Government commits to working together with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, representing 49 First Nations in Northern Ontario on health transformation July 24, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Health…
UN: General Assembly: Updated 2nd Revised Draft Text on Participation of Indigenous Peoples at UN
In 2017, HLPF will take place from 10-19 July at the UNHQ in New York under the theme “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world”. The goals under…
Government of Canada Supports Indigenous people in receiving High- quality Fire Protection and Prevention Training
June 20, 2017 – Thunder Bay, Ontario – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada supports fire safety awareness and education, invest in fire services, and maintains…
The Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs Presents Its Report on Suicide among Indigenous Peoples and Commumities
Ottawa, June 19, 2017 – Today, Hon MaryAnn Mihychuk, Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the Committee’s ninth report, which examined suicide…
It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence
From Status of Women Canada Gender-based violence remains a significant yet preventable barrier to equality June 19, 2017 – TORONTO, ON Many Canadians still face violence every day simply because of…
Public input sought on caribou planning
Albertans have a new opportunity to shape woodland caribou range planning, prior to federal deadlines for a plan to protect the threatened species. A public survey launched today is asking…
Two years later, reconciliation must include access for proper health coverage for indigenous peoples – The Hill Times
With the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program from Health Canada, some 824,033 indigenous peoples are eligible for coverage, however, the coverage is limited compared to the insurance provided to veterans.…
Munsee-Delaware Nation Partners with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to Build New Homes
June 2, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Housing is a fundamental need and all Canadians, including First Nations people, should have the security of a safe and healthy…
Better Healthcare for Albertans – a Report by the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta
Read the report At a Glance Read the full report Research Material News Release News Release backgrounder: Questions and Answers News Conference Opening Statement NT3…
NDP Candidate Bernadette Smith Condemns Pallister’s Funding Cuts to North End Organizations
WINNIPEG – Bernadette Smith, the NDP candidate for Point Douglas, strongly condemns the Pallister government’s decision to cut funding for North End non-profit organizations, including the North Point Douglas Women’s…
