ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day!
ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day! The Ontario holiday of Family Day on February 17, 2025 takes place during the Bear Moon, a time for storytelling, introspection and reflection. The blanket of snow that covers Mother Earth during this time is a…
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Acknowledges February 14th as a Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.
Press Release February 14th, 2025, Ottawa, ON. — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) solemnly observes today as an occasion to honour and remember the lives of missing and murdered women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals (MMIWG2S+), and to offer support and comfort to their families and loved ones.…
Federal directive recognizes Inuit treaties and final agreements
Press Release February 14, 2025 The new cabinet directive implementing the Inuit Nunangat Policy shows that the federal government is beginning to recognize its responsibility and obligations to meaningfully implement Inuit treaties and final agreements. Announced on Feb. 6, the directive requires federal departments and agencies to…
WAHA invests in new heart monitoring equipment
Press Release February 14, 2025 In a move to elevate patient care and streamline operations, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) has procured a new fleet of electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, guided by invaluable feedback from its nursing staff. This investment in equipment highlights WAHA’s commitment to fostering…
Media advisory – Canada to deliver apology to Inuit Families for Dundas Harbour relocations
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Arctic Bay, Nunavut — Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will deliver an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Inuit families impacted by the Dundas Harbour…
Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Meeting and the Indigenous Women’s Gathering Held in St. John’s
Press Release February 14, 2025 The sixth Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council meeting and the 20th Provincial Indigenous Women’s Steering Committee Gathering took place this week in St. John’s. The goal of the Reconciliation Council is to coordinate and lead meaningful action to address existing challenges and…
Province Improves Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program
Press Release February 14, 2025 Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is highlighting the success of the 2024-25 chronic wasting disease…
Canada and New Brunswick Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment and to Improve Community Resilience Against Wildfires
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada February 14, 2025 With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our…