Minister Rodriguez and Canadian Indigenous Leaders Take Part in the Launch of the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages
Press Release GATINEAU, February 1, 2019 The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, today took part in the United Nations General Assembly launch of the International Year of…
Thompson Rivers U: Training the next generation of First Nations language teachers
Press Release January 31, 2019 Language not only helps us communicate and connect with one another, it is also a lifeline to our past, present and future. It is a…
BC Government: Ministry broadens hiring credentials for new frontline workers
Press Release January 31, 2019 VICTORIA – To better respond to the evolving needs of vulnerable children and families, the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has expanded the…
Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed
Press Release Jan 31, 2019 Edmonton’s Lauren Crazybull has been named the province’s and Canada’s first Artist in Residence. Crazybull is a Blackfoot Dene painter, illustrator and documentarian. Recently, her…
Winterlude Opening Weekend Highlights
Press Release OTTAWA, February 1, 2019 Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, officially opened the 32nd edition of the Crystal Garden International Ice Carving Competition this…
Minister Rodriguez Announces Appointments to the Board of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Press Release GATINEAU, January 31, 2019 Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced the appointments of Michèle Rivet as Vice-Chairperson and of Julie Jai as trustee…
National Arts Centre Celebrates its 50th Anniversary throughout 2019
Press Release January 30, 2019 Programming includes an Open House on June 2, the BIG BANG festival, the NAC Orchestra’s European Tour and the launch of NAC Indigenous Theatre OTTAWA,…
Uqausirmut Quviasutiqarniq 2019: Inngiusiit Innginnguarusiillu
Press Release January 31, 2019 Uqausirmut Quviasutiqarniq 2019: Inngiusiit Innginnguarusiillu IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 31, 2019) – February is Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq – Inuktut Language Month. This year’s theme is Inngiusiit Innginnguarusiillu:…
STF Hears Calls for More Indigenous Language Instruction in Public Schools
Press Release January 29, 2019 SASKATOON – The Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation, Randy Schmaltz, says it’s time to allocate more people and resources for Indigenous language instruction…
Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall
Press Release January 30, 2019 OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invites you and your whole family to Winter Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2019,…
