CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA


Associated tags: Government, Indigenous self-government in Canada, First Nations, Indigenous peoples

Locations: ONTARIO, MANITOBA, POND INLET, ARCTIC BAY, NORTH AMERICA, HAZELTON, MEXICO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES, CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, FRASER, CRESCENT ISLAND

Matsqui First Nation to receive more than $59 million in effort to address past wrong

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government.

Key Points: 
  • That work includes paying compensation to First Nations through specific claims settlements to address past wrongs committed by the federal government.
  • Matsqui did not receive adequate compensation for the taking of its reserve lands.
  • "Matsqui First Nation and our Matsqui Government are very pleased to have reached a settlement with Canada on this important claim, and for Canada to have acknowledged its historic wrongs.
  • From January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2024, 283 claims have been resolved for close to $10 billion in compensation.

Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new Addition to Reserve

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ESKASONI FIRST NATION, TRADITIONAL MI'KMAW TERRITORY, NS, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Eskasoni First Nation and the Government of Canada announced the signing of a conditional ministerial order for an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community.

Key Points: 
  • ESKASONI FIRST NATION, TRADITIONAL MI'KMAW TERRITORY, NS, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Eskasoni First Nation and the Government of Canada announced the signing of a conditional ministerial order for an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community.
  • This Addition to Reserve provides Eskasoni First Nation with a greater land base, contributing to regional revitalization, and creating community and economic development opportunities for generations to come.
  • "Very exciting day for my community, as we announce the new addition to our reserve land.
  • An Addition to Reserve is the addition of a parcel of land to a First Nation's existing reserve land or an addition that creates a new reserve.

Statement - A step closer to compensating First Nations children and families as Federal Court hearing begins today

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Monday, October 23, 2023

For too long, First Nations children and families suffered from the underfunding of Child and Family Services on reserve.

Key Points: 
  • For too long, First Nations children and families suffered from the underfunding of Child and Family Services on reserve.
  • Although nothing can make up for the damage and suffering this caused, Canada has to offer compensation and support healing.
  • Their advocacy on the rights of Indigenous children and families is pushing Canada to do better and moves us forward on the path to reconciliation.
  • We recognize that this week will be a very difficult time for many First Nations children, families and communities, as they hear about and recount their own personal experiences with the child and family services system.

Government of Canada announces funding to examine the next step outlined in the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report - Treaty 1 Territory

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

We acknowledge that families, leadership, many communities, organizations, and people across the country have asked the federal and provincial governments to search the Prairie Green Landfill.

Key Points: 
  • We acknowledge that families, leadership, many communities, organizations, and people across the country have asked the federal and provincial governments to search the Prairie Green Landfill.
  • Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is an ongoing crisis that needs to be addressed with the utmost urgency.
  • "Today's funding announcement is a promising and significant step forward in our collective journey toward helping families heal.
  • In February 2023, the Government of Canada announced $500,000 in funding to support a study conducted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to determine if it is feasible to search the Prairie Green Landfill.

The Government of Canada hosts the Fifth Convening of the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

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Friday, September 8, 2023

At the centre of this international dialogue are the voices of Indigenous women, young women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ people, survivors, and families.

Key Points: 
  • At the centre of this international dialogue are the voices of Indigenous women, young women, girls, 2SLGBTQI+ people, survivors, and families.
  • Collectively, these commitments will help address the root causes of violence impacting Indigenous women, young women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in North America.
  • In 2016, the Governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States formed the Trilateral Working Group on Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls.
  • The work of the Trilateral Working Group aligns with the Government of Canada's broader efforts to end the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada.

ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation and Canada reach settlement agreement on Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claim

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Friday, August 18, 2023

ʔAKISQ̓NUK FIRST NATION, BC, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the ʔAkisq̓nuk Chief and Council and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement regarding the ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation's Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claim.

Key Points: 
  • ʔAKISQ̓NUK FIRST NATION, BC, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the ʔAkisq̓nuk Chief and Council and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement regarding the ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation's Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claim.
  • This specific claim concerns 320 acres of land (known as Elkhorn Ranch), which were occupied by a member of the First Nation.
  • Under this historic settlement, Canada will provide $28 million in compensation for these losses to the First Nation.
  • Members of ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation approved the settlement in a community vote in November 2021 and executed the settlement agreement in December 2021.

Statement in support of Education Jurisdiction Agreements in British Columbia

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Through the conclusion of these self-government agreements, the Participating First Nations now have recognized law-making authority over Kindergarten-Grade 12 education on their lands.

Key Points: 
  • Through the conclusion of these self-government agreements, the Participating First Nations now have recognized law-making authority over Kindergarten-Grade 12 education on their lands.
  • Implementing these Education Jurisdiction Agreements recognizes the First Nations' inherent rights of self-determination and self-government.
  • This year, we have collectively replaced the Education Jurisdiction Framework Agreement (EJFA) to better reflect the changing landscape of education jurisdiction in British Columbia now that Education Jurisdiction Agreements are being implemented by Participating First Nations and FNEA has become operational.
  • The discussions over education jurisdiction in British Columbia have been underway for over 20 years.

Specific claim settlement agreement reached between Gitanmaax Band and Government of Canada

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Canada failed to return the unsold surrendered parcels to reserve status upon the Gitanmaax Band's request in 1966.

Key Points: 
  • Canada failed to return the unsold surrendered parcels to reserve status upon the Gitanmaax Band's request in 1966.
  • Through dialogue and negotiation, Canada and the Gitanmaax Band reached a settlement of $6.1 million in compensation.
  • In 2012, the Gitanmaax Band and Canada reached agreement on a compensation amount subject to negotiation of the terms of a settlement agreement acceptable to both parties.
  • The Gitanmaax Band signed the agreement in January 2023, and Canada signed in March 2023.

New amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act receive Royal Assent

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

"These amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act will support Indigenous communities to advance self-determination and socio-economic development.

Key Points: 
  • "These amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act will support Indigenous communities to advance self-determination and socio-economic development.
  • The First Nations Fiscal Management Act first received Royal Assent on March 23, 2005, and came into force on April 1, 2006.
  • The First Nations Fiscal Management Act is optional legislation that provides First Nations governments with authority over financial management, property taxation and local revenues, and financing for infrastructure and economic development.
  • Since the adoption of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, 348 First Nations have chosen to participate under the Act.

Canada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with Whitecap Dakota Nation

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Monday, June 19, 2023

If passed, Bill C-51 will give effect to A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate, which was co-developed with Whitecap Dakota Nation and received broad support from its members.

Key Points: 
  • If passed, Bill C-51 will give effect to A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate, which was co-developed with Whitecap Dakota Nation and received broad support from its members.
  • This Treaty formally recognizes Whitecap Dakota Nation as an "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada" and affirms their inherent right to self-government under the Constitution Act, 1982.
  • "Our Self-Government Treaty is the first of its kind in Canada, and is the first step in moving forward towards a broader Whitecap Dakota Reconciliation Treaty with Canada.
  • "This Bill marks a major milestone in our work with Whitecap Dakota Nation to bring this Self-Government Treaty to life.