| December |
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| November |
| 28 |
The Assembly of First Nations and The Government of Canada Agree to Move Forward with FMM Commitments by Endorsing a First Nations Implementation Plan |
| 28 |
Another First Nations-led Initiative Becomes Law - First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act Receives Royal Assent |
| 28 |
Creating Self-reliant Communities - First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act Receives Royal Assent |
| 25 |
Flying Dust First Nation's New School to Meet Future Demands |
| 25 |
The Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation Celebrate the Completion of a Water Treatment Plant Project |
| 25 |
Walpole Island First Nation to Build $10 Million Water Treatment Facility |
| 24 |
A New Era for The Labrador Inuit |
| 24 |
Minister Welcomes Newly Appointed Yukon Commissioner |
| 24 |
Songhees First Nation and The Government of Canada Settle Rail Spur Claim |
| 24 |
Greater Educational Outcomes a Reality for the Aroland First Nation |
| 23 |
Talks with First Nation Groups in Newfoundland Take Important Step Forward |
| 23 |
Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation to Build $10 Million Water Treatment Facility |
| 21 |
Minister of State (Northern Development) Announces the Focus for Investments in Economic Development in Nunavut |
| 18 |
Minister and National Chief Commit to Joint Action on Self-government, Treaties and Land Claims |
| 17 |
Statement by The Honourable Anne Mclellan, Deputy Prime Minister, on Canada's Ongoing Commitment to The Mackenzie Gas Project |
| 16 |
New School Construction Complete at Lac La Croix First Nation |
| 15 |
Contract for Nunavut Diamond Valuator Awarded |
| 15 |
INAC and GNWT Announce $2 Million Investment in Geoscience in The Northwest Territories |
| 15 |
Historic Agreement Nearing Completion |
| 12 |
Youth Gather from across Territories at Youth Taking Charge! |
| 8 |
New Deputy Commissioner Appointed for Nunavut |
| 8 |
Completion of Nikanik's Expansion |
| 4 |
Completion of Major Renovation of Three Primary-Elementary Schools in Kahnawá:ke |
| 3 |
Progress on Kashechewan Action Plan |
| 3 |
Assembly of First Nations Leaders and Federal Ministers Meet on Joint Action for Policy Change |
| 2 |
First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act Introduced in the House of Commons |
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| October |
| 27 |
Government of Canada Announces Plan to Resolve Situation in Kashechewan |
| 26 |
Mr. Gilles Thériault Appointed Chief Federal Negotiator for Québec Innu Comprehensive Land Claim Negotiations |
| 25 |
Kashechewan Update |
| 22 |
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Signs Agreements |
| 21 |
Métis National Council President and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians Announce Appointment of Special Representatives for Canada-Métis Nation Framework Agreement |
| 20 |
Launch of the Aboriginal Tourism Guide Atiik Askii:Land of the Caribou |
| 13 |
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada to Clean Up Manitoba's Federal Contaminated Sites |
| 12 |
Government of Canada Invests $9.45 Million for New School in Sachigo Lake First Nation |
| 11 |
Minister Names Canadian Polar Commission Board of Directors |
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| September |
| 30 |
Constance Lake Residents Celebrate Grand Opening of New Education Centre |
| 28 |
Fox Lake Cree Nation Celebrates Opening of New School |
| 23 |
Minister Scott Appoints Ross Leef to Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board |
| 21 |
13 Youth Will Join in Aboriginal Spiritual Journey |
| 21 |
Government of Canada Announces $150 Million for Canadian Participation in International Polar Year |
| 6 |
Canada and Deline Release Final Report on Port Radium Mine |
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| August |
| 30 |
Minister Scott Appoints New Chair for Nunavut Wildlife Management Board |
| 30 |
Minister Scott Reappoints Chair for Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board |
| 19 |
Agreement Lays Foundation for Education Council for Battlefords-Area First Nations |
| 19 |
Government of Canada Helping Attawapiskat Benefit from Economic Development Opportunities |
| 18 |
Federal Funding Enables Lennox Island First Nation to Enter Into New Economic Development Venture |
| 16 |
Minister of State and Yukon MP Meet Members of United States Fact Finding Mission on Climate Change |
| 9 |
Aqua-Culture Nordik Fish Farm Opens for Business in Port-Daniel-Gascons |
| 5 |
Government of Canada Creates New Reserve Lands Under Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement |
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| July |
| 27 |
Northwestern Ontario First Nation Builds New Water Treatment Plant and Subdivision |
| 19 |
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Veterans Journey to Battlefields of Europe |
| 18 |
$500 Million Mackenzie Gas Project Socio-Economic Fund |
| 12 |
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Commemorates 100th Anniversary of James Bay Treaty No. 9 |
| 11 |
Government of Canada and Dehcho First Nations Reach Agreement |
| 6 |
Inuit Firms Secure Three Contaminated Sites Contracts |
| 4 |
Signing of an Outline for an Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Crees of Quebec |
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| June |
| 30 |
Training and Certification of Drinking Water Systems Operators in First Nations Communities in Quebec: 46 Aboriginal Operators Certified to Date |
| 27 |
Nunavik - Signing of New $140 Million Agreement for the Construction of 275 Housing Units |
| 23 |
Government of Canada Contributes $6.9 Million to a New Learning Facility for Kahkewistahaw |
| 23 |
Labrador Inuit Land Claims Act Receives Royal Assent |
| 23 |
Statement By the Honourable Andy Scott in Response to the Statistics Canada Report on Aboriginal Conditions in Census Metropolitan Areas |
| 21 |
INAC Presents Opportunities, a Guide to Aboriginal Economic Development Opportunities in Ontario |
| 21 |
New Water Treatment Plant Will Bring Clean and Safe Water for Wunnumin Lake First Nation Residents |
| 21 |
New School Construction Complete at Dokis First Nation |
| 20 |
National Aboriginal Day June 21st |
| 17 |
Minister Proposes New Chair for Canadian Polar Commission |
| 16 |
New Land and Environment Management Program to Provide First Nations With Increased Decision Making Abilities on Reserve Lands |
| 15 |
Canada Invests in Muskeg Lake Cree Nation's Commercial Development in Saskatoon |
| 10 |
First Nations, Canada and Ontario Renew Relationship - Chiefs of Ontario, Federal and Provincial Ministers Engage in Intergovernmental Forum |
| 9 |
Minister Scott Welcomes New Deputy Commissioner for Northwest Territories |
| 9 |
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Launches New On-Reserve Home Ownership Loan Program |
| 8 |
Stoney Nakoda Nation Opens New Water Treatment Plant at Bighorn Reserve |
| 8 |
$3.8 Million Upgrade to Water Treatment Plant Brings Clean Water to Fort Mckay First Nation |
| 6 |
Labrador Inuit Land Claims Bill Introduced |
| 6 |
Carcross/Tagish First Nation Ratifies Agreements |
| 6 |
Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Plan for an Industrial Park |
| 3 |
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Celebrates $15 Million Claim Settlement |
| 1 |
First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act Introduced in the House of Commons |
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| May |
| 31 |
Federal Ministers and National Aboriginal Leaders Participate in Joint Policy Retreat |
| 30 |
Chilliwack Area First Nations Sign Multi-million Dollar Agreement With Probyn Log in New Forestry Partnership |
| 26 |
Dennis White Bird Announced As Treaty Commissioner for Manitoba |
| 26 |
Thomas R. Berger Appointed Conciliator for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Implementation Contract Negotiations |
| 24 |
New Care and Maintenance Contract Awarded for Colomac |
| 21 |
Drainage Project Underway to Address Water Concerns at Dakota Plains First Nation |
| 20 |
Canada, Rainy River First Nations and Ontario Sign Historic Land Claim Agreement |
| 19 |
New Brunswick Education Initiative Receives Funding |
| 18 |
Tobique Band Receives Infrastructure Funding |
| 18 |
Burnt Church Band Receives Infrastructure Funding |
| 18 |
Subdivision Extension Announced for Fort Folly First Nation |
| 18 |
Oromocto Band Receives Funding for Road Reconstruction and Subdivision Development |
| 18 |
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Receives Funding for Subdivision Development |
| 17 |
Woodstock Band Receives Funding for Street Upgrading |
| 17 |
Eel River Bar First Nation Receives Funding for Subdivision |
| 17 |
Funding for Subdivision Development a Positive Step for Saint Mary's Band |
| 17 |
Kingsclear Band Receives Infrastructure Funding |
| 17 |
Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation Receives Infrastructure Funding |
| 16 |
Mold Remediation Funding for First Nations in Atlantic Region |
| 14 |
Canada, Local Union 310 and First Nations Sign Partnership Agreement |
| 13 |
Water and Sewer Projects Underway for Manitoba First Nations |
| 13 |
Saddle Lake First Nation Invests in Pipeline Services Company |
| 13 |
Funding for Road Upgrading Announced for Eel Ground Band |
| 12 |
Elsipogtog First Nation Receives Funding for Subdivision Development |
| 11 |
Community Consultations on Churchill Food Mail Entry Point |
| 9 |
Aamjiwnaang (Sarnia) First Nation Receives $443,000 in Economic Development Funding |
| 4 |
Canada, Grande Prairie Regional College and Alberta Sign Partnership |
| 3 |
Dennis Wallace Appointed Chief Federal Negotiator for Akaitcho Process |
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| April |
| 29 |
Ministerial Statement - Statement by the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Minister of State (Northern Development) on the Government of Canada's Involvement in the Mackenzie Gas Project |
| 28 |
Self-Government Framework Agreement and Land Transfer Agreement for Miawpukek First Nation |
| 27 |
The Innu of Betsiamites and the Government of Canada Start Negotiations on Claims to Highway 138 and the Bridge |
| 26 |
Improved Fire Protection Services for Shubenacadie Band |
| 26 |
A New School Offers Improved Access to Exciting Educational Opportunities for Youth of Shubenacadie First Nation |
| 26 |
New School Provides Youth of Waycobah First Nation With an Exciting and Dynamic Learning Environment |
| 22 |
Funding to Bring Manitoba First Nations Closer to their Economic Aspirations |
| 22 |
Northwest Manitoba Regional Tourism Strategy to Receive Funding for Final Phase |
| 22 |
Red Rock First Nation Closer to New Water Treatment Plant |
| 20 |
Honourable Judge David M. Arnot Reappointed Treaty Commissioner in the Province of Saskatchewan |
| 18 |
One Year Later: Progress Made on Key Roundtable Commitments |
| 15 |
Renewed Agreement Benefits Mi'kmaq Students |
| 14 |
New Commissioner Appointed for Northwest Territories |
| 12 |
Canada and Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council Sign Agreement to Promote Aboriginal Business Development |
| 11 |
New Nunavut Commissioner Appointed |
| 5 |
Expansion of Grace Hotel Ltd. in Hopedale, Labrador |
| 1 |
Government of Canada Supports First Nation Hydro Project |
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| March |
| 31 |
Northwestern Ontario First
Nations Moving Forward on Capital and Economic Development Projects |
| 29 |
Fort Frances First Nations
Explore Energy Opportunities |
| 24 |
Statement By the Honourable
Andy Scott Offers Condolences
to the Citizens of the Red Lake Indian Reservation |
| 23 |
Canada and First Nations
One Step Closer to Closing Economic Gaps – First Nations Fiscal and
Statistical Management Act Receives Royal Assent |
| 22 |
Funding to Support First Nations Treaty Related Projects |
| 18 |
The Government of Canada
Makes a Strategic Investment in Broadband Development in Nunavut |
| 18 |
Governments and In-SHUCK-ch
Forge Stronger Ties |
| 18 |
Federal Funding Helps
Blood Tribe Take Historic First Step Into Oil and Gas Drilling Business |
| 17 |
INAC Supports Four Yukon
Investments in Northern Economic Development Projects |
| 17 |
INAC Supports Five Economic
Development Projects in the Northwest Territories |
| 17 |
Federal Funding Helps
Horse Lake Participate in Oil and Gas Drilling Business |
| 17 |
Working Together to Improve
Access to Geoscience in Nunavut |
| 17 |
The Government of Canada
Supports Four Nunavut Economic Development Projects |
| 17 |
The Government of Canada
Supports Government of Nunavut Labour Market Analysis Project |
| 16 |
Tulita Self-Government
Framework Agreement Signed By Negotiators |
| 15 |
Canada, GNWT Agree to
Cooperate on Giant Mine Remediation Project |
| 15 |
New Care and Maintenance
Arrangement at Giant Mine |
| 14 |
Funding to Support Creation of Protocol Agreement between Parks Canada and Coalition of First Nations |
| 10 |
Minister Scott Announces
New Chair for Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board |
| 9 |
Canada and Manitoba Sign
Partnership to Bring Employers and Aboriginal Communities Together |
| 9 |
New Chair Appointed for Mackenzie
Valley Land & Water Board |
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| February |
| 28 |
Investing in our Future: Government of Canada reports on progress in early childhood development |
| 19 |
Kwanlin Dün First Nation Signs Historic Land Claim and Self-Government Agreements |
| 16 |
British Columbia Treaty
Commission Chief Commissioner Appointed |
| 15 |
Funding Enables Economic
Partnership Opportunities for Several Yukon First Nations |
| 15 |
Tlicho Land Claims and
Self-government Act Receives Royal Assent |
| 15 |
Constance Lake Invests Federal
Funds in Economic Growth of Community |
| 11 |
Land Leases Signed for
Jericho Diamond Mine |
| 10 |
Indian and Northern Affairs
Canada Contributes $2.9 Million to Long Plain First Nation Irrigation
Project |
| 9 |
Five Ontario Aboriginal
Youth Leadership Initiatives Receive Funding |
| 8 |
Canada and Canadian Manufacturers
& Exporters Sign Agreement to Increase Aboriginal Participation in the
Workplace |
| 7 |
Wahta Mohawks Land Claim
Settled |
| 3 |
Akwesasne Businesses to
Receive $230,000 in Economic Development Opportunity Funds |
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| January |
| 31 |
New Training Program for Economic
Developers to Promote Economic Opportunities for Aboriginal Communities |
| 28 |
Government of Canada Supports
Transfer of Capital Funds to Samson Cree Nation |
| 28 |
Minister Andy Scott Announces
Funding for the National Association of Friendship Centres |
| 27 |
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
and Canada Agree to Negotiate Dundee Claim |
| 26 |
Water Licence Approved
for Jericho Diamond Mine |
| 25 |
INAC Responds to Industry
Concern With Mining Publication |
| 25 |
Government of Canada Recognizes
Northeastern Ontario First Nation Forestry Partnership |
| 22 |
Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement
Signed |
| 21 |
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Invests $27-million in Northern First Nations Water and Sewer Quality Infrastructure |
| 20 |
Aboriginal Workforce Participation
Initiative Launches a Yukon Toolkit for Employers |
| 17 |
Grand Opening of Migizy Gas Station |
| 17 |
Government of Canada Partners
With Others to Fund Construction of New Hotel in Holman |
| 17 |
Government of Canada Invests
over $70,000 in Two Southwestern Ontario First Nations |
| 14 |
Federal Funding Assists
Dene Tha’ First Nation to Participate in the Mackenzie Gas Project |
| 14 |
Government of Canada Helps
Pikangikum First Nation Benefit From Forestry |
| 14 |
Public Private Relationship Creates $4 Million in Funding to Support Preliminary Mackenzie Gas Project Planning |
| 13 |
Deer Lake First Nation Celebrates Opening of New School |
| 13 |
Negotiations Roundtable Wraps Up in Calgary |
| 13 |
Government of Canada Expands
its Urban Aboriginal Strategy Pilot Projects |
| 12 |
Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake
First Nation #128 Constructs a New State-of-the-art Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Plant |
| 12 |
Federal Funding Helps
Samson Cree Nation Take Historic First Step Into Oil and Gas Drilling
Business |
| 12 |
Northeastern Alberta First
Nations Join Forces to Form Forestry Harvesting Company |
| 12 |
Federal Funding to Assist Paul
First Nation Expand Involvement in Power Generation in Alberta |
| 12 |
Federal Funding Helps
Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Expand Operations in Oil and Gas Industry |
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