Actions and Commitments:
Exploring Theme: "Government Programs"
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(Filtered by Indigenous Group "Inuit")
April 18, 2024
Indigenous tourism official applauds federal government’s budget support
Keith Henry, president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada. WindSpeaker.com: There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on April 16. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was among those who was critical of the budget, stating it did not adequately address the needs of First...
April 16, 2024
Budget 2024 – Empowering Indigenous Youth
Call to Action 66 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon the federal government to establish multi-year funding for community-based youth organizations to deliver programs on reconciliation, and establish a national network to share information and best practices. Since 2019, the government has been working with Indigenous Youth Roots, a national youth-led organization that...
March 14, 2024
Supporting Indigenous-led storytelling through permanent funding for the Indigenous Screen Office
News release Canadian Heritage: The promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages is essential, while being a powerful tool for healing, reconciliation and fostering a strong sense of identity. The audiovisual sector is a key vehicle for the revitalization of Indigenous cultures and languages. Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced permanent funding...
March 6, 2024
CIB and First Nations Bank of Canada create first-of-its-kind loan product
Financing Indigenous community development projects NationTalk: SASKATOON – Today, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $100 million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) for enabling infrastructure in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Indigenous communities will have access to affordable and flexible financing to unlock enabling infrastructure development that...
February 5, 2024
CBC/Radio-Canada launches new effort to improve representation of Indigenous peoples
3-year strategy looks to ‘better reflect, respect and amplify’ First Nations, Inuit and Métis CBC Indigenous: CBC/Radio-Canada unveiled a new three-year plan on Monday to improve its employment and representation of Indigenous peoples, which includes the establishment of a new Indigenous office to oversee those efforts. The launch of the public broadcaster’s first national Indigenous strategy...
December 4, 2023
Infrastructure Bank to provide loans for Indigenous equity investment in major projects
“It’s just a really exciting time and we’re thrilled to be a part of the overarching toolkit that’s needed to make sure that Indigenous communities are included in Canada’s economy in a really meaningful way.” — Hillary Thatcher, managing director of investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank Hillary Thatcher, managing director of investments with the Canada Infrastructure...
November 20, 2023
Government of Canada launches new Tourism Growth Program
Canada’s regional development agencies will deliver $108 million over three years to support tourism projects across the country NationTalk: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – Tourism is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy. The tourism sector creates opportunities in communities across this country, supporting almost two million jobs and contributing some $38 billion to Canada’s GDP in...
November 17, 2023
Ontario Investing in Free Training for Racialized and Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Province helping over 1,200 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs prepare for success. NationTalk: TORONTO — Ontario is investing an additional $15 million over three years in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants. The program will prepare more than 1,200 Indigenous, Black...
November 9, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces a more than $3.4 million, multi-year funding agreement with Indigenous Services Canada
NationTalk: Toronto, ON – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is proud to announce Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has entered into a muti-year agreement with CCAB to invest more than $3.4 million into CCAB’s continued and longstanding work to support Indigenous procurement. In 2018, CCAB launched Supply Change™, a comprehensive suite of programs and tools...
October 31, 2023
Provincial Government Introduces Amendments to the Mineral Act
NationTalk: Following consultation with stakeholders, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, and the public, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today outlined proposed amendments to the Mineral Act. The Mineral Act regulates the issuance and maintenance of land tenure for the purposes of mineral exploration and mining in the province. The total...
May 12, 2023
Ontario Helping Children and Youth Overcome Barriers
NationTalk: Provincial funding for grassroots organizations helping connect more young people to supports in their community TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing more than $13.5 million through the Youth Opportunities Fund to support 38 youth-focused grassroots projects across the province that will help children, youth and families develop new skills, overcome social and economic...
March 29, 2023
Ontario Investing in Economic Development Initiatives in First Nations Communities
NationTalk: KENORA — The Ontario government is building a strong province by partnering with the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) to help individuals and businesses in First Nation communities create and expand economic opportunities. The province is providing $6.8 million to help OFNEDA deliver training for Economic Development Officers and funding to First...
January 26, 2023
Youth-led House of Hope in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., sparks healing, friendships and connection
CBC News: There’s a pleasant buzz of noise as youths, elders and other community members bustle around the House of Hope in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. Some of them are baking and cooking in the kitchen. Others sew, play cards, strum guitars and chat with each other. For Nathan Kuptana, it’s a world of difference from where...
November 14, 2022
GNWT releases workplan for procurement improvements
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a workplan that outlines the activities the GNWT will undertake over the next twelve months to improve procurement processes and practices by the end of the 19th Legislative Assembly. The workplan is separated into key categories: administrative updates that include tasks to make it easier to do business...
October 18, 2022
Ontario Boosting Economic Development Opportunities in Indigenous Communities
NationTalk: Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, SCUGOG — The Ontario government is providing $25 million over the next three years to support economic development in Indigenous communities. This funding will help Indigenous businesses and communities recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, modernize business processes, remove barriers for Indigenous people pursuing an apprenticeship, and provide training opportunities. “Our...
December 8, 2020
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Youth Employment and Skills Program is funding Algonquin College to deliver hands-on job training and employment skills related to the impact or effects of the pandemic training to 250-275 Indigenous youth. The program is delivered by 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown Corporations to help young people gain work experience and skills they need to...
June 25, 2020
2020 Youth Opportunities Fund
2020 Youth Opportunities Fund, a province-wide initiative that creates opportunities for young people and empowers and supports parents, guardians and caregivers. The 2020 Youth Opportunities Fund will provide financial support to 43 community organizations that will benefit youth aged 12 to 25, and their families. Projects receiving funding this year include: Earthling Art Collective ― to...
June 19, 2020
Investments in PAX dream
Investing $675K over three years in PAX Dream, a successful youth-led mental health and addictions prevention program. The new funding will support PAX Dream Makers, a youth engagement and leadership initiative that will provide two years of training and engagement to an additional 88 youth from Northern First Nation communities, Rolling River and other school...
February 13, 2020
Young Hunters Program
$1,227,016 over 3 yrs (2018-21) The Aqqiumavvik Society with the support of Crown – Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is developing and delivering a program where Inuit youth have the opportunity to monitor the local impacts of climate change, helping Nunavummiut address the impacts they are already experiencing, and build resilience for the future....
November 19, 2019
Identify proactive programs for restorative justice opportunities for youth
Government will engage with Indigenous leaders and communities to identify proactive programs, such as the Outland Youth Employment Program, that could provide restorative justice opportunities for youth. Doing so will ensure that young offenders are held accountable while enabling them to receive an education, work experience, and learn critical life skills....
September 3, 2019
Budget 2019 investments in Indigenous Youth pilot program
The Government of Canada, through Budget 2019, has allocated $15.2 million over three years, starting in 2019-20, for an Indigenous youth pilot program delivered by the Canadian Roots Exchange. This pilot program will establish a national network that reflects the diversity amongst Indigenous youth; support reconciliation-focused youth activities across Canada, including urban, northern and remote communities; and recommend a...
October 15, 2018
IndigeSTEAM, a youth outreach program
IndigeSTEAM is a youth outreach program that was established to bring more diverse perspectives and seeks to eliminate barriers Indigenous youth face in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). As of September 30, 2018, the Association for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta reports that of it’s total membership base of 76,400 members only 323...
April 30, 2018
Investments in Youth programs
Funding supports on-the-ground initiatives to: Promote Youth Leadership Support Indigenous youth to plan and establish a youth leadership forum Support Indigenous youth engagement in community projects that promote environmental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being through the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project Build Pathways to Wellness Support the work of five remote communities in Nishnawbe Aski...
July 27, 2017
Federal funding for crime prevention program
$2.2M over 5 yrs Federal funding for crime prevention program that connects youth with culture, land and each other. Project Venture operates on six values: let go and move on, speak your truth, care for self and others, be safe, be here and set goals. It’s expected to involve about 450 high-risk Indigenous youth from...
July 24, 2017
New Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat
Establishment of a new Indigenous Youth and Community Wellness Secretariat to work closely with Indigenous partners, including Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the federal government to ensure efficient and effective coordination of efforts and resources to address the youth suicide crisis....