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National Council Member Spotlight: Helena Indian Alliance
Credit: National Council for Mental Wellbeing Every day and across the country, National Council member organizations are changing lives and strengthening communities. We sat down with staff from the Helena Indian Alliance, a federally qualified health center in Montana, and individuals they support to learn more about the primary care and mental health services they […]
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Information for citizens attending MNO Special Assembly
Planning is well underway for the 2023 MNO Special Assembly to be held in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, June 17, 2023 (9:00am – 4:30pm, all times listed in this memo are Eastern Standard). An optional welcome dinner will also be held for interested attendees on Friday, June 16, 2023 (6:00pm-8:00pm). A copy of the Special […]
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Launch of Canada Greener Affordable Housing (CGAH) program
May 26, 2023 Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, and Mayor David West, City of Richmond Hill announced the launch of the Canada Greener Affordable Housing (CGAH) program, which will modernize affordable […]
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Paulie Chinna: Housing Northwest Territories Housing Forum
May 26, 2023 Mr. Speaker, strengthening relationships with Indigenous governments is a priority of this Legislative Assembly and a key objective in Housing NWT’s renewal strategy, so I am pleased to announce the formation of the NWT Housing Forum as another step toward this goal. As we have been rolling out changes to Housing NWT […]
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Manitoba Government Announces New Civilian Director of Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba
May 26, 2023 The Manitoba government is announcing the appointment of Roxanne Gagné to the role of civilian director of the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) effective July 1, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “A civilian-led investigation unit is a cornerstone of the Police Services Act and the IIU plays an important part in reinforcing […]
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Ontario Creating New Program to Support Forestry Innovation and Job Creation
May 26, 2023 Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program ATIKOKAN – The Government of Ontario is strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector with the creation of a new, $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program. This application-based program will help develop untapped economic potential and environmental benefits offered […]
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Good Shepherd and St. Elizabeth Catholic School Students Participate in Indigenous Land-Based Learning
May 26, 2023 Students at Good Shepherd and St. Elizabeth Catholic schools joined with members of the Bkejwanong Territory this week, as they celebrated the planting of a variety of traditional medicines in their school gardens, including sage, cedar and sweetgrass. Cedric, Sandra and Leigh Ann Isaac also talked about the many health benefits of […]
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Kitcisakik Council and Canada commit to reconciliation and sign Framework Agreement to pursue nation-to-nation relationship
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada May 26, 2023 — Kitcisakik, Quebec — Kitcisakik Anicinapek Council and Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Kitcisakik Community and Canada are taking an important step in the spirit of reconciliation through the signing of a Framework Agreement to guide the recognition and implementation of the […]
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UWaterloo announces tuition waiver for students from two First Nations communities
May 25, 2023 The University of Waterloo is offering a full tuition waiver to all qualifying students from two First Nations communities on whose traditional territory the University is situated. The initiative covers current and incoming students who are members of the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First […]
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Metlakatla First Nation Celebrates Re-Opening of Metlakatla Wilderness Trail with Community and Prince Rupert Port Authority
May 26, 2023 After more than five years of being closed due to damage from a severe wind storm, the Metlakatla First Nation celebrated the re-opening of its Wilderness Trail. The opening of the 8km trail, which winds along the shores north of the community, follows extensive engineering work to ensure the safety of the […]
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