Government Commitments: Government Commitments to Truth and Reconciliation

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March 22, 2024

‘We have to try’: Ottawa, Manitoba commit $40M to search landfill for slain women
The money is to go toward a search of the privately owned Prairie Green landfill north of Winnipeg, where the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are believed to be. By Brittany Hobson and Steve Lambert The Canadian Press Toronto Star – The Canadian Press – WINNIPEG – Families of two slain First Nations women received...

March 7, 2024

BUDGET 2024-25: Paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in Nunatsiavut
NationTalk: Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tom Evans delivered the Nunatsiavut Government’s 2024-2025 budget Wednesday evening during a sitting of the Nunatsiavut Assembly in Hopedale.  This year’s financial plan is built on improving the health and social well-being of Labrador Inuit, building Nunatsiavut’s economy, and celebrating Inuit culture and language. The budget reflects...

February 23, 2024

Premier Kinew and Minister Vandal announce support for the Arctic Gateway Group in northern Manitoba
NationTalk: Today in Churchill, Premier Wab Kinew and Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan announced a joint investment of up to $60 million to the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). This combined funding from the governments of Canada and Manitoba will finish work on the Hudson Bay Railway, start to redevelop the Port of Churchill, and further...

February 15, 2024

Manitoba premier says he’s confident landfill search for remains will start this year
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Manitoba Wab Kinew shake hands at a news conference in Winnipeg on Thursday. Photo: Tamara Pimentel/APTN.  CBC Indigenous: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday he is confident a landfill search for the remains of two slain First Nations women will begin this year, while the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said...

January 5, 2024

Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory
NationTalk: Infrastructure Canada: Iqaluit, Nunavut — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that meets their unique needs. Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to a joint investment...

October 4, 2023

Feds announce $740K to further study Winnipeg-area landfill search
Crown-Indigenous Relations feels the search ‘would be complex yet feasible and could be done while ensuring the health and safety of those involved.’ Winnipeg police believe two First Nations women are buried in the Prairie Green landfill located north of the city. Photo: Jesse Andrushko/APTN.  APTN News: The federal government announced Wednesday it is providing...

August 15, 2023

Nunatsiavut Government welcomes increased federal funding for high-speed Internet access
NationTalk: The Nunatsiavut Government welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement today of an additional $10.3 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to Labrador’s north coast. The project, which received $22 million in initial funding in March 2022, will benefit more than 1,000 households in the five Labrador Inuit communities of Hopedale, Makkovik, Nain, Postville...

July 12, 2023

Canada supports Indigenous wellness and culture feasibility studies in New Brunswick to advance self-determination and reconciliation
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada NationTalk: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – Today, Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program. These funds will...

May 17, 2023

Northern Development Ministers’ Forum Focuses on Economic Reconciliation through Action
NationTalk: CHURCHILL, MAN.—Ministers representing Canada’s northern jurisdictions gathered this week in Churchill, Man. for the 2023 Northern Development Ministers’ Forum (NDMF). Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt hosted this year’s forum, which focused on learning from successful examples of economic reconciliation through action across the country. “Manitoba was honoured to welcome our...

March 14, 2023

Budget 2023-24: Charting a Course Towards Growth and Sustainability
NationTalk: In handing down his first budget as Treasurer of the Fifth Nunatsiavut Assembly in Hopedale today, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tom Evans stressed the importance of learning from the past, while Charting a Course Towards Growth and Sustainability. “This budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in previous budgets,” says...

December 9, 2022

Minister Wilkinson Releases Canada’s $3.8-billion Critical Minerals Strategy to Seize Generational Opportunity for Clean, Inclusive Growth
Natural Resources Canada: 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 Canadian economy. The move toward a global net-zero economy is generating a significant increase in demand for...

April 25, 2022

Hudson’s Bay Company transfers former flagship store to Southern Chiefs’ Organization
A Winnipeg landmark Rich in Symbolism Comes Under Indigenous Control New York Times: The bay announced that it was giving the property and the building to Southern Chiefs Organization, which represents 34 Manitoba First Nations. Having secured about 100 million Canadian dollars in funding, the majority from the federal government, the Southern Chiefs have ambitious...

August 14, 2021

Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund
Federal Government announced an investment of $4.3 billion over four years for the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund. Starting in 2021-22, this fund will support immediate demands, as prioritized by Indigenous partners. This includes: $2.709 billion to support First Nations on reserve $517.7 million to support Self-Government and Modern Treaty Partners $517.8 million to support Inuit...

July 12, 2019

Métis National Heritage Centre
The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and the Government of Canada unveiled new funding ($3.4M from Government of Canada) for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg. The centre will be the first of its kind in Canada and will showcase the history of the Métis Nation, highlighting the rich heritage and contributions...

April 1, 2019

Budget 2019 Inuit Investments
Proposed Inuit-specific investments total $395.5 million and include the following: $50 million over 10 years for continued implementation of the National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy and $5 million per year ongoing; $125.5 million over 10 years for an Inuit-led post-secondary education strategy and $21.8 million per year ongoing; and $220 million over five years to...

March 19, 2019

Budget 2019 Métis Commitments
Significant Budget 2019 federal investments in Métis Nation priority areas. Among the highlights of the documents are: “$30 million to recognize the contribution of Métis veterans to the country’s Second World War efforts and to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements of all Métis veterans”; “A Métis Nation-led post-secondary education strategy consisting of financial assistance for...

November 29, 2018

Expanding the Circle: What Reconciliation and Inclusive Growth Can Mean for Inuit and Canada
This conference brought together key leaders from across Inuit Nunangat to develop a united call to action on steps to achieve Inuit economic reconciliation, and was hosted with the assistance of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). Topics included: Inuit right to economic development and prosperity; Inuit business and government procurement; and Inuit economic development and government...

May 16, 2018

First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FNMA) and the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (FA)
“Our Lands, Our Jurisdiction, Our Institutions: First Nations Leading the Way” First Nations who have chosen to work beyond the Indian Act are coming together to set the stage for the next generation of First Nations led initiatives that will support our jurisdiction and expanded government powers for Indigenous communities. Currently 276 First Nations, from...

March 28, 2018

2018 Budget for Bi-lateral Meetings
$13.7M/2 years to fund bilateral meetings with three national Indigenous groups. Budget 2018 is investing $74.9 million over five years....

February 1, 2018

A new Approach to Economic Development in Nunavut
The driving forces for negotiating the Nunavut Agreement were Inuit relationships with wildlife, the environment, and the hunting way of life. Inuit sought self-determination and recognition of jurisdiction. For these aspirations to be realized, Inuit must lead planning and design of all major initiatives in their homeland. This begins with taking a holistic approach to...

November 8, 2017

“Expanding the Circle: Inclusive Economic Growth”
In partnership with the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), the Public Policy Forum presented a conference “Expanding the Circle: what reconciliation and inclusive economic growth can mean for the Métis Nation and Canada”. Ideas were presented on: How rights recognition and reconciliation...

February 15, 2017

First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Expanding the Circle: First Nations Economic Reconciliation – Presented by National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), in partnership with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and the Public Policy Forum (PPF). Economic reconciliation means ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are not excluded from participating in and benefitting from Canada’s...
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