In this issue:

• Economic Action Plan 2013
• Appointment of Minister Valcourt
• Minister Valcourt meets with First Nation Youth from Northern Quebec
• Minister Valcourt meets with Cross Lake First Nation Grand Elder Raymond Robinson
• First Nation Education
  • Online Consultations
  • Launch of the Indspire Institute
  • Education Success in the Yukon
  • Investing in First Nation Education
  • Canada, Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation sign Memorandum of Understanding
  • Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool
• Devolution
• Funding Agreements
• Legislation
  • Amendments to the Indian Act
  • Northern Jobs and Growth Act
  • First Nations Financial Transparency Act Receives Royal Assent
• Claims
  • Land Claims Agreement Coalition
  • First Nation Specific Claims Settlement Process
  • Goldstream Specific Claim Settlement
• The North
  • Nutrition North Canada
  • Canadian High Arctic Research Station
  • Giant Mine, NWT
• Infrastructure Investments
  • Investment in Eel River Bar First Nation, NB
  • Investment in Buctouche First Nation, NB
  • Investments in Eel Ground First Nation, NB
  • Investments in School and Community Safety in Kashechewan First Nation, ON
• Economic Development
  • First On-Reserve Potash Mine in Canada
  • First Nations Land Management Regime
  • Business Investment Development Gateway Program
• Prime Minister's Awards
  • Call for Nominations

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In this issue:

• Crown–First Nations Gathering
  • Crown–First Nations Gathering Progress Report
• Infrastructure Investments
  • Major Investment in First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems
  • New Water Treatment System for Marcel Colomb First Nation in Manitoba
• Resource Development
  • Baffinland Mary River Project Approved
  • Jobs and Economic Growth for Haisla First Nation in BC
• Legislation
  • First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act
  • Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property
  • Jobs and Economic Growth Act: Amendments to the Land Designation Sections of the Indian Act
• First Nations Land Management
  • Eight First Nations with Greater Control Over Land and Resources
  • Campbell River Indian Band Operational under First Nations Land Management
• Reporting Burden
  • Deputy Minister’s Report on Reducing the Reporting Burden
• Consultation and Engagement
  • Summary of Consultation and Engagement for Current Legislation
• Aboriginal Canada Portal
  • Closing of the Aboriginal Canada Portal
• Investment in Community Development Projects
  • Swan Lake First Nation Vignette
• 2013 Prime Minister’s Awards – Call for Nominations
• Nutrition North Canada on Facebook

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In this issue:

• The Apology: Commemoration Window
• Education and Schools
  • Consultations for First Nation Education Act
  • Meeting with Chiefs
  • Aboriginal Bursaries Search
  • New School for the Esgenoôpetitj First Nation
  • Newly Renovated Maskwacis Outreach School at Ermineskin Cree Nation, Hobbema, Alberta
  • Opening of the Stz'uminus Community School
• Legislation
  • First Nations Financial Transparency Act
  • Northern Jobs and Growth Act
  • Amendments to the Land Designation Provisions of the Indian Act
  • Private Member's Bill to Amend the Indian Act
• Infrastructure Investments
  • Drinking Water Treatment System for Wasauksing First Nation
  • Eco-Depot Product Steward Facility in Bella Bella, BC
• Land Claims
  • Kawehnoke-Easterbrook Settlement Agreement Finalized
  • Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Ratifies Self-Government Agreements
• Economic Development
  • Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow
• Elections
  • Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
• Consultations
  • Canada-Nova Scotia Memorandum of Understanding on Aboriginal Consultation
• The North
  • Discussing the Northern Jobs and Growth Act
  • Nutrition North: Subsidized Foods List
  • Nutrition North Canada Outreach in Nain, Labrador
  • New Member Appointed
• Matrimonial Real Property
  • Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property – Call for Proposals
• Commemorations and Recognition
  • Second Anniversary of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • Canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
  • The War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony
  • Northern Scientific Training Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
• National Aboriginal Day
  • Celebrate Canada Funding

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In this issue:

• Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow 2012
• Changes at AANDC
  • Focusing on Essential Programs and Services
  • Efficient, Results-Based Approach to Treaty and Self-government Negotiations
• Education and Schools
  • First Nation Education - On the Path to Reform
  • Spotlight: Literacy Programs Key to Student Success
  • New School for Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
  • New School at Fort Severn First Nation
  • New School at Pikangikum First Nation
  • Funding for Eskasoni Band School Infrastructure
  • Opening of the ?aq'amnik Education Centre
• Aboriginal Skills and Developments
  • Investing in Youth
  • Funding in Support of Aboriginal Business Studies
• Economic Development
  • Investing in Jobs In and Around Whitecap Dakota
• Land Management
  • Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 – Impacts to AANDC Operations & Process
• Infrastructure Investments
  • Renewable Energy in Northwestern Saskatchewan
  • Improvements to First Nation Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Expanding Opportunities for Membertou Band
  • Successful Completion of Upgrades to Water Treatment Plant in Hazelton, BC
  • Improving Wastewater Facilities in Ladysmith, BC
  • Jobs and Economic Development in Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
• Commemoration
  • Celebration of Métis Culture, Traditions and Heritage
• Partnerships
  • Landmark Consultation Agreement
• Elections
  • Native Women's Association of Canada
• Negotiations
  • Progress in British Columbia Treaty Negotiations

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In this issue:

• Minister Duncan Named Honorary Chief
• Specific Land Claims: Success Story Videos
• Five First Nations Take Steps towards Good Governance, Economic Development and Improved Quality of Life
• Major Projects, Major Opportunities: Aboriginal participation in Canada's development projects
• Investment in ecoEnergy Projects
• Election of National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations
• Newly Elected President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
• Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Meets with Residents
• New Financial Reporting Requirements
• Projects to Receive APIP Funding
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Fourth Annual Event
• Canada–Whitecap Dakota Memorandum of Understanding on Reconciliation
• Senate Passes Bill S-8, the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act
• Opening of Reuben Lewis Memorial Bridge
• Communities Ratify Coldwater-Narrows Specific Claim
• Sliammon Ratifies Final Agreement

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada | Government of Canada

In this issue:

• Fourth Anniversary of the Apology
• Celebrating National Aboriginal History Month
• British Columbia Treaty Process
• Education and Schools:
  • Partnership Agreement to Promote the Success of Students of Member Communities of the First Nations Education Council of Quebec
  • Financial Contribution to the Odanak Student Residence Construction Project
  • Minister Duncan Congratulates St. Theresa Point First Nation on Opening of New School
  • First Nation Student Success Program
• Minister Duncan Appoints Chief Federal Negotiator for Nunavut Devolution
• Commemorative War of 1812 Medal
• Minister Duncan Highlights Importance of Responsible Resource Development for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
• National Aboriginal Day
• Changes to AANDC YouTube Channels

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In this issue:

• Economic Action Plan 2012 – Reductions at AANDC
• Claims - Agreement-in-Principle Signed Under the BC Treaty Process
• Water - Canada–Ontario First Nation Pilot Initiative Aims to Improve Drinking Water Quality
• Water - Updated Legislation to Protect Drinking Water in First Nation Communities
• The North - International Polar Year Conference 2012
• Education & Schools - Resounding Support for New Education Agreement in BC
• Crown–First Nations Relationships - AANDC and Attawapiskat Move from Third-Party Management to Co-Management
• Infrastructure - Haisla Nation Signs Interim Regulatory Agreement for Liquified Natural Gas Project
• ENR - First Nations Land Management Regime: A guide for First Nations
• ENR - Canada and Nunavut Resources Corporation Partner to Establish Resource and Energy Development Fund
• ENR - Achievement of a Milestone for the Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment
• Youth - Canada Realigns Programs to Create Opportunities for Aboriginal Youth
• Reconciliation - Reminder: Independent Assessment Process Application Deadline is September 19, 2012
• National Aboriginal Day

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In this issue:

• Budget 2012
• Economic Development and Job Creation
• Minister Duncan and the Long Plain First Nation Celebrate the Signing of Specific Claim Settlement Agreement
• Attawapiskat First Nation to build new school

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada | Government of Canada

In this issue:

• Claims
  • Canada and Mohawks of Akwesasne Conclude Negotiations on Kawehnoke Claim
  • Canada, Ontario and Fort William First Nation Celebrate Historic Land Claim Settlement
• Economic Development
  • Canada Invests in New Hotels in Akulivik and Ivujivik
  • Canada Supports Inuit Economic Development with Investment in Nunavik Biosciences Inc.
  • Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest $750,000 in Nunavik for the Umiujaq Cooperative's New Hotel
  • First Tourist Project Takes Shape in Wemindji
• Education and Schools
  • Statement on the Release of the National Panel's Final Report on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Canada Congratulates Tobique First Nation on Opening of New Mah-Sos School
  • Investment to Build an Elementary School in Chisasibi
• Crown-First Nations Relationships
  • The Government of Canada and Kahnawake to Strengthen Relationship
• Infrastructure, Housing and Emergency Management
  • Government of Canada Completes Delivery of Modular Homes to Attawapiskat First Nation
  • Funding for Grey Rock Power Centre on Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
  • Measures to Improve Fire Protection on Manitoba First Nations
  • Completion of a New Drinking Water Treatment System in Kahnawake
  • Expanding Broadband Network Services in 68 First Nation Communities
  • Canada, Manitoba and Bloodvein First Nation Partner on New Access Road
  • Capital Infrastructure and Emergency Management Funding for Miawpukek First Nation

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In this issue:

• BC Tripartite Agreement on Education
• Canada and Whitecap Dakota First Nation Celebrate Signing of Framework Agreement on Self-Government
• Crown–First Nations Gathering, January 2012
• Eighteen New Entrants to First Nations Land Management Regime
• Distribution Note

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada | Government of Canada

In this issue:

• Legislation
  • First Nations Elections Act Legislation Introduced
  • First Nations Financial Transparency Act Legislation Introduced
  • Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement Act Introduced
• Claims
  • A New Dawn for the Labrador Innu
  • Oujé-Bougoumou Status Formalized in Complementary Agreement to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
  • Tla'amin First Nation, British Columbia and Canada Initial Final Agreement
• Economic Development
  • Aboriginal Business Group and Government of Canada Working to Promote Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
  • Government of Canada and First Nation Land Management Chiefs Take Important Step to Increase Economic Opportunities for First Nations
• Reconciliation
  • First Anniversary of Canada's Endorsement of the UNDRIP
  • Government of Canada Reinforces its Commitment to Reconciliation with Aboriginal Peoples
  • Minister Duncan Announces Plans to Commemorate the Legacy of Indian Residential Schools on Parliament Hill
  • Minister Duncan Announces Advocacy and Public Information Projects
• The North
  • Nutrition North Canada Food List Announced
  • Nutrition North Canada Subsidy Rates Adjusted
  • Investments in Arctic Science Infrastructure Announced
• Schools
  • Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Opens New School
  • Wabaseemoong First Nation Opens New School
  • Aboriginal Success Story: Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School
• Water
  • Investment in Water Services for Island Lake First Nations Announced
• National Aboriginal Day 2012
  • Deadline to Apply for NAD Funding - January 16, 2012

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada | Government of Canada

In this issue:

• Legislation Protecting Matrimonial Interests and Rights on Reserve Introduced in the Senate
• Grand Opening of a New School for the North Spirit Lake First Nation
• Canada Announces the Creation of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
• Major Milestone Announced in the Development of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station
• Ahousaht First Nation Opens the Maaqtusiis School
• Saddle Lake First Nation Opens New Water Treatment Plant
• Historic Land Claim Settlement Marks New Beginning for Bigstone and Peerless Trout First Nations
• Tk'emlups First Nation Opens New Wastewater System
• Canada, New Brunswick and Mi'gmag and Maliseet of New Brunswick Establish Negotiation Process
• Support for Clean Energy Projects in Aboriginal and Northern Communities
• Hiawatha First Nation Completes a Multi-Unit Housing Project
• Minister Duncan Marks First Anniversary of the Apology for the 1950s Relocation of Inuit Families to the High Arctic
• Success Story Vignette of the Month: Manitobah Mukluks – Job Creation and Economic Developmen
• Distribution Note

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