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Exploring Theme: "Government Programs"
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April 30, 2024
Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories
NationTalk: : Natural Resources Canada – Partnering with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and businesses is critical to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient natural resource sectors in Canada. A robust approach to enabling Indigenous economic participation in resource projects, especially critical mineral projects, is a key part of advancing economic reconciliation — and fighting climate change while building...
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 8, 2024
Feds announce millions to help First Nations negotiate mining deals
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced millions in funding for Indigenous groups to advance critical mineral projects. Photo by Matteo Cimellaro / Canada’s National Observer Listen to article Canada’s National Observer: Ottawa will provide over $15 million to assist First Nations and Indigenous groups considering mining deals on their ancestral lands. The federal government’s funding announcement...
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 15, 2024
CIB committing $138.2 million to Nova Scotia Energy Storage Project
NationTalk: HALIFAX – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $138.2 million to support the development of Atlantic Canada’s largest planned energy storage project by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) in collaboration with Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA), an economic limited partnership owned by 13 Mi’kmaw communities. Under terms of these arrangements, NS Power,...
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
A step towards Indigenous reconciliation and economic independence
For the federal Liberals the question is whether a new Indigenous loan program should extend to oil and gas projects The Toronto Star: By Star Editorial Board – The Trudeau government has another key climate policy decision on its plate, but this time it collides with Indigenous reconciliation, another of its signature policies. A multi-billion dollar...
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 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...
September 12, 2023
eSupply Canada Secures $1.1-Million Investment from FedDev Ontario to Develop Revenue Generation Platform for Indigenous Communities
NationTalk: [SAUGEEN FIRST NATION ON] — eSupply Canada, a national Indigenous-owned distributor specializing in business and industrial supplies, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance Indigenous economic development. The company has received a non-dilutive investment of more than $1 million from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency...
March 20, 2023
A 200-MW wind project: a partnership between nine Innu communities and Boralex on the traditional territory (Nitassinan) of the Uashat mak Mani-utenam First Nation
Indigenous Services Canada: Today, the Innu communities of Ekuanitshit, Essipit, Pessamit, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, Pakua Shipi, Uashat mak Mani-utenam, Matimekush-Lac John, Nutashkuan, and Unamen Shipu, under the umbrella of the Société en commandite Apuiat (S.E.C. Apuiat) in collaboration with Boralex and with the contribution of Indigenous Services Canada, announce the development of a major 200-MW wind...
March 8, 2023
Minister Wilkinson Positions Canada as Supplier of Choice for Critical Minerals and Clean Technologies at PDAC
NationTalk: Natural Resources Canada – There is no global clean energy future without accelerated activity along the critical minerals value chain. Critical minerals are not just the building blocks of clean technology like solar panels and electric vehicle batteries — they are a key ingredient for creating middle-class jobs and growing a strong, globally competitive...
October 20, 2022
Govt. of Canada announces new partnership with Native Women’s Association of Canada to create at least 4,000 apprenticeships across Canada
NWAC – Native Women’s Association of Canada Employment and Social Development Canada: The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy. Few sectors are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades....
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...
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...