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Ontario Investing in Indigenous Childcare Centre in Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario Investing in Indigenous Childcare Centre in Sault Ste. Marie $1 million provincial funding will support culturally appropriate educational programs March 4, 2022 SAULT STE. MARIE – The Ontario government is providing $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and Waabinong Head Start Family Resource Centre to […]
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Ontario Investing in Indigenous Economic Development
Ontario Investing in Indigenous Economic Development Ontario is working with Indigenous communities to create lasting economic prosperity for Indigenous people and communities. Today the province announced $27.5 million in funding for programs that support economic development for Indigenous people. The programs support training, job creation community infrastructure, and consultation capacity in communities, making a real […]
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Minister Rickford to Make Announcement with Chiefs of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations
Minister Rickford to Make Announcement with Chiefs of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations September 28, 2018 The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, will make an announcement with Chief Rudy Turtle of Grassy Narrows First Nation and Chief John Paishk of Wabaseemoong Independent Nation. They will be joined by Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne […]
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Nearly 500 More Long-Term Care Beds for Seniors in Indigenous Communities
Nearly 500 More Long-Term Care Beds for Seniors in Indigenous Communities Ontario Supporting Seniors, Caregivers and Families with 30,000 New Beds Across the Province NEWS May 4, 2018 Ontario is creating nearly 500 new long-term care beds for Indigenous community members across the province. These beds will deliver culturally appropriate care for Indigenous peoples, reduce […]
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Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Work Together to Build a Strong Future
Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Work Together to Build a Strong Future Ontario and NAN Sign New Treaty Relationship Agreement NEWS April 17, 2018 Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler today marked the signing of a new agreement to strengthen the relationship between the province and Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Premier Wynne and […]
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G’minoomaadozimin Health and Safety Initiative
G’minoomaadozimin Health and Safety Initiative January 19, 2018 Nokiiwin Tribal Council The Nokiiwin Tribal Council is a federally registered non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a range of social and community services to six Indigenous communities. Services include access to justice, health and wellness, community development and education. The member communities are located in […]
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Ontario Enhancing Safety for Workers in Indigenous Communities
Ontario Enhancing Safety for Workers in Indigenous Communities Province Improving Workplace Health and Safety in the Robinson Superior Treaty Area NEWS January 19, 2018 Ontario is helping to protect workers in Indigenous communities through support for an initiative that promotes knowledge of workplace health and safety. The province is investing $281,000 in the G’minoomaadozimin (“We […]
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Minister and Partners to Dedicate New Medicine Garden
Minister and Partners to Dedicate New Medicine Garden October 13, 2017 David Zimmer, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation will be joined by Elder Gary Sault, member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and Peter Wilkinson, Senior Vice President at Manulife to mark the site of a new medicine garden at Manulife […]
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Ontario Investing in Entrepreneurship Training for Indigenous Artisans
Ontario Investing in Entrepreneurship Training for Indigenous Artisans Province Supporting Indigenous Marketplace for Authentic and Local Products February 6, 2017 Ontario is investing in entrepreneurial and small business training for First Nation, Métis and Inuit artisans, and supporting an Indigenous marketplace for artisans to sell their products. Funding will help the Native Canadian Centre of […]
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Ontario to Honour Creative Indigenous Youth
Ontario to Honour Creative Indigenous Youth The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, joined by the Honourable James K. Bartleman, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will present the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Awards. Date: Friday, Oct. 7, […]
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