Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Canada, and Ontario reach coordination agreement to support Pikwakanagan-led child and family services
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Pikwakanagan, ON, March 21, 2025 — Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children,…
Statement by Minister Hajdu on Jordan’s Principle funding
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Statement “Jordan’s Principle was created to make sure that First Nations children have equal access to the essential government-funded products, services, and supports they…
Statement on National Indigenous Water Operator Day 2025
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (March 21, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “Water connects all of us,…
Statement by Minister Hajdu on extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (March 21, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “I am pleased to confirm that the…
Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada March 20, 2025 The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together…
The Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation takes another step toward self-government in child and family services by signing bilateral agreement with Canada
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada The Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation is one step closer to self-government today, signing Quebec’s first funding agreement using the framework provided by of…
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek Breaks Ground on a Mercury Care Home
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada March 5, 2025 Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to…
Driftpile Cree Nation signs agreement with Canada supporting First Nations jurisdiction over child and family services
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada February 27, 2025 Today, Chief Dwayne Laboucan, the elected Council of Driftpile Cree Nation, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services,…
Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and Canada sign an Ontario Final Agreement to reform child and family services
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada February 26, 2025 Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations…
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients: Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada February 20, 2025 Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s…
