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Peepeekisis Cree Nation breaks ground for new funeral home
From: Indigenous Services Canada June 12, 2025 — Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, Lorlie, Saskatchewan — Indigenous Services Canada Today, community members and leaders of Peepeekisis Cree Nation held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the Peepeekisis Funeral Home, developed by Peepeekisis Developments LTD. The funeral home will […]
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Statement from Minister Gull-Masty on the Auditor General’s Report of Registration Services under the Indian Act
From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (June 10, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, issued the following statement today: “I welcome the Auditor General of Canada’s report of Registration under the Indian Act and appreciate the opportunity to strengthen how we serve First Nations individuals. Registration services are foundational to First Nations […]
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The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty applauds the introduction of a new bill to address remaining inequities and band membership provisions of the Indian Act
From: Indigenous Services Canada May 29, 2025 Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the introduction of Bill S-2 in the Senate, which addresses some of the remaining inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act. Bill S-2 replaces former Bill C-38 which was introduced in December of […]
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Tŝilhqot’in Nation signs historic Coordination Agreement with Canada and British Columbia towards First Nations-led child and family services
From: Indigenous Services Canada May 9, 2025 — Williams Lake, British Columbia — Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Indigenous Services Canada and the government of British Columbia “Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin” – “We are Tŝilhqot’in” The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has always asserted its inherent right to self-government, including jurisdiction, over its children and families – a right affirmed with the signing […]
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Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Canada, and Ontario reach coordination agreement to support Pikwakanagan-led child and family services
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, Community and Social Services The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan know that, since time immemorial, they have cared for Ninìdjànisinànig (children) and Weshkinìgidjig (youth) in accordance with Omàmiwininì Inàkonigewin […]
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Statement by Minister Hajdu on Jordan’s Principle funding
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 need, regardless of where they live in Canada. Today, our Government announced the continued funding for 2025-2026 of Jordan’s Principle. The funding will support requests for products, […]
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Statement on National Indigenous Water Operator Day 2025
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, and First Nation leaders and communities are at the forefront of protecting this sacred resource. On National Indigenous Water Operator Day, we acknowledge, celebrate, and thank all […]
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Statement by Minister Hajdu on extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative
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 Government of Canada has renewed funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative, allocating an additional $121.7 million of funding to extend the Inuit Child First Initiative until […]
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Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia
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 to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in British Columbia. The negotiation of […]
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The Atikamekw of Opitciwan First Nation takes another step toward self-government in child and family services by signing bilateral agreement with Canada
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 An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) […]
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