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Government of Canada announces new shelters for Indigenous Peoples facing gender-based violence

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Friday, July 23, 2021

The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has added pressures to the challenges that Inuit women and children face when seeking refuge from gender-based violence.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to addressing the ongoing national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • "Indigenous-led emergency shelters and transition homes play a critical role to support Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people escaping violence.
  • Inuit women experience violence, particularly intimate partner violence, at a higher rate than any other group of women in Canada.

Nunavut Planning Commission Releases Updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan Aimed at Protecting the Environment and Promoting the Wellbeing of Residents

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.

Key Points: 
  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.
  • This latest Nunavut Draft Land Use Plan (NDLUP) is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with Inuit, their communities, Inuit organizations, federal and territorial governments, environmental and wildlife organizations, and industry groups.
  • "The Commission is pleased to receive this funding to ensure that we get it right and our plan reflects the history and culture of Nunavut and its people."
  • The 2021 Draft Land Use Plan and a backgrounder can be found at: https://www.nunavut.ca/
    About the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

Nunavut Planning Commission Releases Updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan Aimed at Protecting the Environment and Promoting the Wellbeing of Residents

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 8, 2021

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.

Key Points: 
  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.
  • This latest Nunavut Draft Land Use Plan (NDLUP) is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with Inuit, their communities, Inuit organizations, federal and territorial governments, environmental and wildlife organizations, and industry groups.
  • "The Commission is pleased to receive this funding to ensure that we get it right and our plan reflects the history and culture of Nunavut and its people."
  • The 2021 Draft Land Use Plan and a backgrounder can be found at: https://www.nunavut.ca/
    About the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

The MNBAQ pays tribute to the memory of Raymond Brousseau, a major collector

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of collector and philanthropist Raymond Brousseau.

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  • "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of collector and philanthropist Raymond Brousseau.
  • His generosity, confirmed through significant gifts of works, especially Inuit art, expanded the MNBAQ remarkably.
  • Ilippunga, which presents the outstanding Brousseau collection of Inuit art, attests to his tremendous legacy to Qubec society.
  • The MNBAQ has for several years enjoyed privileged relations with the great Qubec City Inuit art collector and dealer Raymond Brousseau.

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, Family Services of Greater Vancouver recommits to its Statement on Reconciliation

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Monday, June 21, 2021

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) reaffirms its commitment to recognizing, listening, and learning as it supports its Indigenous clients.

Key Points: 
  • This National Indigenous Peoples Day, Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) reaffirms its commitment to recognizing, listening, and learning as it supports its Indigenous clients.
  • Today is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples.
  • As a result of these historic traumas and coupled with ongoing discrimination and harms, FSGVs Indigenous clients access services with recent traumas as well as with the effects of intergenerational trauma.
  • While we are not directly responsible for the historic trauma imposed on Indigenous Peoples, we are responsible for acting now, and going forward.

The Métis Nation Applauds the Passage of An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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Friday, June 18, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mtis Nation applauds the Senate's passage at 3rdreading on June 16thof Bill C-15,An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (theAct).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mtis Nation applauds the Senate's passage at 3rdreading on June 16thof Bill C-15,An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (theAct).
  • TheUN Declarationaffirms the right of self-determination of the Mtis Nation, First Nations and Inuit.
  • The Mtis Nation's homeland includes the 3 Prairie Provinces and extends into the contiguous parts of British Columbia, Ontario, the Northwest Territories and the United States.
  • There are approximately 400,000 Mtis Nation citizens in Canada, roughly a quarter of all Aboriginal peoples in the country.

Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP) Funding Announcement

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The INRP advances Inuit self-determination in research by creating space for Inuit to design research projects, develop partnerships to build capacity, and strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit.

Key Points: 
  • The INRP advances Inuit self-determination in research by creating space for Inuit to design research projects, develop partnerships to build capacity, and strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit.
  • Led by the Inuit Land Claims Organizations from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, this program is the first Inuit-led, directed, and governed research program in the world.
  • In Inuit Nunangat, Inuit are becoming more involved in the research process and undertaking research that is relevant and prioritized by Inuit.
  • It advances Inuit governance in research, ensures Inuit inclusion and co-design, builds capacity through training and fellowships, and uses partnerships to strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for and led by Inuit.

NWAC Loses Confidence in Government, Walks Away From Toxic, Dysfunctional National Action Plan Process to Put Families, Not Politics, First

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Monday, May 31, 2021

The action plan and accompanying news release will be available on NWACs website www.nwac.ca at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 1.

Key Points: 
  • The action plan and accompanying news release will be available on NWACs website www.nwac.ca at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 1.
  • That will be followed by the Webinar at 11 a.m. which will be conducted in English and in French.
  • There will be no simultaneous translation and there will be no opportunity for media questions.
  • It is time for real action to keep First Nations, Mtis and Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse people safe from violence.

Government of Canada awards facility management services contract for Canadian High Arctic Research Station, providing opportunities for Inuit businesses

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

As part of their proposal, Nunavut Arctic Services provided an Inuit Benefits Plan committing to employ Inuit labour, engage Inuit professional services, use Inuit suppliers, and provide on-the-job training or skills development to Inuit staff.

Key Points: 
  • As part of their proposal, Nunavut Arctic Services provided an Inuit Benefits Plan committing to employ Inuit labour, engage Inuit professional services, use Inuit suppliers, and provide on-the-job training or skills development to Inuit staff.
  • The services provided under this new contract further contribute to economic development and capacity building of Inuit firms and individuals."
  • "This contract provides the Canadian High Arctic Research Station campus with the stable, high-quality facilities management needed for cutting-edge Arctic research year-round.
  • PSPC is working with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses to bid on and win government contracts.

Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Earlier this week, Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller had the opportunity to thank all nurses working in First Nations and Inuit communities.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this week, Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller had the opportunity to thank all nurses working in First Nations and Inuit communities.
  • These nurses have shown tremendous dedication to keeping First Nations and Inuit communities healthy and safe, especially while managing this pandemic.
  • In Quebec, at least 10 more communities have started administering second doses.\nMany urban Indigenous vaccination clinics are also underwayacross the country and, as age eligibility continues to decrease, more Indigenous Peoples will have access to the vaccine.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to support communities in whatever capacity is required and whenever they are needed.\n"