Indigenous self-government in Canada

Government of Canada launches the Indigenous Leadership Fund to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis climate action

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • "First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada are taking remarkable action to fight climate change and adapt to its impacts.
  • Through the launch of the Indigenous Leadership Fund, the Government of Canada reaffirms our commitment to supporting Indigenous-led solutions in the fight against climate change."
  • By advancing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, Canada is implementing Article 29 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

New funding opportunities available to help boost the social inclusion of persons with disabilities

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Throughout the country, national disability organizations play a key role in fostering the social inclusion and active participation of Canadians with disabilities in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Throughout the country, national disability organizations play a key role in fostering the social inclusion and active participation of Canadians with disabilities in their communities.
  • The Government of Canada is providing new funding opportunities to help these organizations increase their capacity to better serve Canadians with disabilities and address persisting barriers to accessibility and inclusion.
  • Today, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, launched a new call for proposals (CFP) for funding under two streams of the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability component (SDPP-D).
  • This funding will strengthen national disability organizations by supporting such things as: better strategic planning, strategic leadership capacity and improved analysis of policies, programs and services.

MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL SUPPORTS INUIT TAPIRIIT KANATAMI’S ALERT ON FALSE IDENTITY

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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As stated by ITK in their Open Letter from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to Alert Canadians to False Claims to Inuit Identity, prior to its claims to Inuit identity, the NCC called itself the Labrador Métis Nation.

Key Points: 
  • As stated by ITK in their Open Letter from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to Alert Canadians to False Claims to Inuit Identity, prior to its claims to Inuit identity, the NCC called itself the Labrador Métis Nation.
  • The Métis National Council takes these false claims of Indigenous identity very seriously.
  • The MNC and our Governing Members will continue to take action to protect the Métis Nation from false claims of Indigenous identity and to protect the territorial integrity of the historic Métis Nation.
  • Cassidy Caron is the President of the Métis National Council.

Government of Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council sign a historic tripartite nature conservation framework agreement

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.
  • Moving forward, the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation will serve as a model of collaboration with First Nations to halt and reverse the loss of nature.
  • "The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation is a groundbreaking commitment by the First Nations Leadership Council, the government of British Columbia, and the government of Canada to work together to ensure that this province's rich biodiversity is restored and maintained for future generations.
  • The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation, should it meet its stated objectives, is historic and imperative.

Statement- Minister LeBlanc welcomes the Office of the Correctional Investigator's Annual Report

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
    "The Correctional Investigator (CI) plays an important role in Canada's correctional system.
  • His annual report provides the Government of Canada with ways to ensure that system remains safe and humane for both inmates and communities.
  • The Government of Canada has responded to the recommendations and will work closely with the Office of the Correctional Investigator and its partners to address matters highlighted in the report.
  • Our work will focus on the rehabilitation of offenders and supporting their successful reintegration into society while keeping our communities safe.

Minister Khera to Make a Funding Announcement

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a commitment of $1.5 million in funding to the endowment that will sustain the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a commitment of $1.5 million in funding to the endowment that will sustain the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University.
  • The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora is dedicated to tackling the systemic barriers and racial disparities present in the Canadian education system.
  • Having access to equal opportunities and a brighter future should not depend on the color of your skin or your origins.
  • With today's announcement of $1.5 million in funding, we're taking a significant step to support and enhance positive educational outcomes for Black students.

Government of Canada Announces 10 Indigenous Communities Advancing Clean Energy Solutions

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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This is done through Wah-ila-toos , a single window access point for Indigenous, rural and remote communities to obtain Government of Canada funding and resources for clean energy initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • This is done through Wah-ila-toos , a single window access point for Indigenous, rural and remote communities to obtain Government of Canada funding and resources for clean energy initiatives.
  • Wah-ila-toos is administered by Natural Resources Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Infrastructure Canada.
  • The Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise is co-delivering Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative in these 10 communities with Wah-ila-toos.
  • It is delivered in collaboration with the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise (ICE SE) and the Government of Canada.

Statement by Minister Khera on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:
    "November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and valuable social, economic and cultural contributions made by Indigenous persons with disabilities in Canada.
  • In 2015, Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society created Indigenous Disability Awareness Month to highlight the barriers facing Indigenous persons with disabilities.
  • The Action Plan includes a measure to ensure that the equality rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities are respected in the design and delivery of government programs, policies and services.
  • The Government is also working with Indigenous communities and their representatives on the realization of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Government of Canada releases What We Heard Report on National School Food Policy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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To advance this priority, the Government of Canada is developing a national school food policy.

Key Points: 
  • To advance this priority, the Government of Canada is developing a national school food policy.
  • Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, released a What We Heard report summarizing feedback from consultations on a national school food policy.
  • Additionally, the Government of Canada launched an online questionnaire on its Consulting with Canadians webpage in November 2022, where Canadians were welcome to share their perspectives to help inform the development of a national school food policy.
  • Participants shared many considerations for how a national school food policy could help maximize these benefits.

The Government of Canada reaches a tentative agreement for the Information Technology (IT) group

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) for the Information Technology (IT) group.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) for the Information Technology (IT) group.
  • Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 17,000 members across the country, as of 2021.
  • On October 19, 2023, a tentative agreement was reached for this group.
  • The Information Technology (IT) Group comprises positions for which the application of comprehensive computer systems knowledge is the primary requirement to the development, implementation and/or maintenance of information technology systems and infrastructure.