National Chief Roseanne Archibald Welcomes President Joe Biden To Canada
NATIONAL CHIEF ROSEANNE ARCHIBALD WELCOMES PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO CANADA March 24, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald is in Ottawa today to formally welcome President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on their first presidential visit north of…
Hundreds of Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors Come Together for a Historic Conference Focused on Healing and Justice
Press Release Saskatoon, SK, March 24, 2023 – The Île-à-la-Crosse Survivors Committee, with support from the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), are pleased to be hosting hundreds of Survivors and their families of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in a historic conference from March 24th to 26th 2023. This year…
A.B. Ellis students paint Indigenous mural with local artist Michael Cywink
Press Release March 24, 2023 The foyer at A.B. Ellis Public School is now home to a striking 40-foot long 10-panel Indigenous mural. Approximately 47 students from Grades 4 to 8 helped paint the mural under the direction of local Indigenous artist Michael “Cy” Cywink and his…
Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated reaffirm joint commitment to fight against tuberculosis in Nunavut
Press Release 24 March 2023 Today, Nunavut Health Minister John Main and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk released the following joint statement. “In recognition of World TB Day, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and NTI are speaking with one voice to reiterate a collaborative commitment…
Six Waterloo researchers lend their expertise to the UN IPCC climate report
Press Release March 24, 2023 New report defines our understanding of the climate crisis and shapes our sustainable future After a six-year process, the leading world body for the assessment of climate change, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has released their final Synthesis Report…
Splatsin, Canada and British Columbia sign historic coordination agreement for First Nations children and families
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada March 24, 2023 First Nations children thrive when they can stay with their families and their communities, surrounded by their culture and language. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of…
Public feedback wanted for Lakes Resiliency Project
Press Release March 22, 2023 VICTORIA – Public feedback is requested to inform the next stage of the Lakes Resiliency Project to…
Minister Wilkinson Announces New Support for the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Energy Advisors
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada March 15, 2023 Canada is committed to strengthening its collaboration with Indigenous Peoples as partners…