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News Releases - 2007

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December
27 Thirty three First Nations to participate in new property tax system
21 Minister Strahl Announces Appointments to Northwest Territories Management Boards of George Barnaby and Gerald Kisoun
12 Our Government is taking the necessary steps to make sure a tragedy, such as the one upon which this motion is sadly based, never happens again. Our Government is committed to putting children first and is proud to support motion 296, 'Jordan's Principle.'
12 Statement from Canada's Representatives in Six Nations Talks
6 Legislation for the First Modern Treaty Under the BC Treaty Process Introduced in House of Commons
5 Government of Canada Statement: Passing of Norval Morrisseau
5 Signing of an agreement-in-principle on the Nunavik Regional Government: an unprecedented step has been taken
5 Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Willard Hagen and Floyd Adlem to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
5 Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Jerry Lampert to the British Columbia Treaty Commission
4 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on Significant New Invesment in Northwest Territories Mining Project
1 Canada, Province and Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island Embark On New Partnership
1 Prime Minister Harper announces Indian status for Newfoundland Mi'kmaq  
 
November
30 Land Claim Settlement Provides Economic Boost for Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation
28 The Government of Canada Supports Nunavut in Mineral Exploration, Land Use and Water Licensing, and Wildlife Management
27 The Government of Canada Announces New Key Step to Resolve Specific Claims in Canada
23 Northern Development Ministers' Forum Highlights
22 Statement From The Honourable Chuck Strahl - First Nations Jurisdiction Over Education in British Columbia Act Comes Into Effect
19 Government of Canada and Government of Nunavut Team Up to Deliver Important Infrastructure Projects
19 Government of Canada announces new clean-up project at Roberts Bay and Ida Silver Mine Contaminated Site
13 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on Successful First Nation Ratification of the Seton Lake Cut-Off Settlement
13 Government of Canada Moves to Deliver Human Rights Protection for Aboriginal Canadians, Again
7 Minister Strahl Announces Initiative and Appointment to Improve the Northern Regulatory System
6 Government of Canada Provides Support for Key Economic Opportunities in the Northwest Territories
5 Canada, Yukon and Yukon First Nations Team up to Deliver Real Results to First Nations Communities
5 The Government of Canada Invests in Projects to Strengthen the Prosperity of Yukon
2 Board Member Appointed to First Nations Financial Management Board
1 Government of Canada Moves Ahead With Action Plan to Consult First Nation, Métis and Inuit Groups
 
October
29 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the Introduction and Reinstatement of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act
25 Government of Canada adds Ottawa to Urban Aboriginal Strategy
24 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl and Parliamentary Secretary, Rod Bruinooge, on the funding situation of the Métis National Council - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
21 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the Ratification Vote on Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement
19 Canada and the Northwest Territories Move Forward with Giant Mine Remediation Plan
19 Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Elizabeth Copeland to the Nunavut Planning Commission
19 Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Patricia Enuapik to the Nunavut Impact Review Board
15 Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl Ratification Vote by the Cree of Quebec
15 Introduction of Provincial Legislation to Enable Ratification of the Tsawwassen Final Agreement
12 Canada's New Government and Bigstone Cree Celebrate Key Milestone in Negotiations
3 Canada's New Government Helps First Nations Build and Improve Community Infrastructure
 
September
28 Canada's New Government Invests $900,000 in Aboriginal Economic Development Research in Atlantic Canada  
27 Minister Strahl Visits Researchers Mapping Canada's Arctic Continental Shelf
26 Canada's New Government Moves Forward with Clean Up of Cape Christian
25 Canada's New Government continues its commitment to the North
20 Canada's New Government and Kahnawake Celebrate Start of Construction on New High School
18 Statement from Canada's Representatives in Six Nations Talks
17 Minister Strahl Appoints New Federal Representative in Camp Ipperwash Talks
15 Canada's New Government Announces Community Liaison Official for Six Nations/Caledonia File
12 Statement by Canada's New Government regarding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
7 Canada's New Government and the Government of Alberta sign Agreement with Peace Country Health to increase Aboriginal employment and economic opportunities
7 Canada's New Government appoints David Crombie as Chief Federal Negotiator in Toronto Purchase Claim
6 Canada's New Government supports Northern Ontario Aboriginal tourism centre
6 Canada's New Government Helps Aboriginal Students Succeed Through New Housing Complex
5 Canada's New Government Congratulates Aroland First Nation on New School Opening
 
August
26 Minister Strahl Attends Cultural Celebration With BC First Nation
24 The Government of Canada and the Government of Québec Have Consolidated Their Future Ties and Their Friendship Ties With the Inuit
24 Canada Fulfills Obligations Under The Manitoba Northern Flood Agreement
20 Canada's New Government Fulfills Commitment on Treaty Land Entitlement in Manitoba
10 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment of Larry Carpenter to the Northwest Territories Water Board
10 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment of David J. Emery to the Northwest Territories Water Board
10 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment of Liz Wright to the Gwich'in Land and Water Board
9 Statement by Minister Prentice on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People
9 Opening of a Commemorative Park in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
8 First Nations Statistical Institute Moves Forward With Board Appointments
3 Canada's New Government Supports Fifth Annual First Nation and Inuit National Science Camp in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
 
July
30 Canada's New Government signs agreement with Kashechewan First Nation to redevelop community
29 Huu-ay-aht Ratification Vote
26 Tsawwassen Ratification Vote
25 Canada's New Government and Assembly of First Nations Strike Specific Claims Task Force
24 Canada's New Government Intends to Move Amendments to Bill C-44 at Committee
23 Government of Canada and Dene Tha' First Nation Reach Settlement Agreement
18 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in Labrador to Benefit From Federal Contribution to Ulnooweg Development Group
16 Canada's New Government and the Grand Council of the Crees Reach Agreement on Renewed Relationship
5 Canada's New Government Making Significant Investments to Improve Learning Environments for First Nation Students
4 National Aboriginal Economic Development Board to Play Strengthened Role in Advising Canada's New Government
 
June
29 Minister Prentice Announces New Chair of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board
28 Canada's New Government Signs Agreement with Safeway to Increase Aboriginal Employment and Economic Opportunities
28 Canada's New Government Congratulates the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan on Completion of Fair and Democratic Election
28 Minister Prentice Appoints Bill McKnight and Revitalizes the Office of the Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan
27 Canada, Nova Scotia and First Nations in Nova Scotia to Begin Discussions on First Nations Child Welfare
22 Canada's New Government Takes Action to End Violence Against First Nations Women
22 Canada's New Government Increases Access to Capital for Small and Medium-sized Businesses in Yukon
21 Canada's New Government Invests $4.2 Million in Water Treatment Plant at Mashteuiatsh
19 Canada Celebrates Historic TLE Settlement Agreement with Sturgeon Lake First Nation and Province of Saskatchewan
18 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment of Patrick E. Larocque to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
16 First Nations Socio-Economic - Forum Follow-up by the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec and the First Nations
12 Minister Prentice shares Mayer Report on Nunavut Devolution
6 Deputy chief commissioner appointed to First Nations tax commission
5 First Ever Aboriginal–Themed Cruise Ship Port of Call Opens
 
May
30 Canada, Northwest Territories, and the Inuvialuit Move Ahead on Inuvialuit Self-Government Process and Schedule Agreement
30 Minister Prentice Appoints Robert Overvold as Canada's Representative to the Dehcho Land use Planning Committee
28 Minister Prentice Announces Appointments to Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board
24 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment of J. Duncan Cunningham to the Nunavut Impact Review Board
18 Statement – Mackenzie Gas Project
17 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment of Collin Bayha to the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board
17 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment of Margaret Nazon to the Gwich'in Land and Water Board
14 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment to the Nunavut Planning Commission
14 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment to Yukon Surface Rights Board
14 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment to the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
11 Canada's New Government Refocuses Urban Aboriginal Strategy to Promote Job Training and Entrepreneurship
7 Fort McKay First Nation Oil Sands Project One Step Closer to Realization
4 Canada's New Government Supports Large Cultural and Tourism Project of the Huron-Wendat Nation  
3 First Nations Statistical Institute Moves Forward with Appointment of Chairperson
2 First Nations Financial Management Board Moves Forward With Board Appointments
 
April
30 Minister Prentice Announces Appointments to First Nations Tax Commission
27 Canada's New Government, Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 First Nations and Alberta Embark on New Approach to Child Welfare on Reserve
26 Minister Prentice Names Chairperson and New Members of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
20 Canada's New Government Invests $300 Million to Create Home Ownership Opportunities for First Nations On-Reserve
13 Minister Prentice Confirms Measures Taken to Ensure Interim Stability at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner
11 Canada's New Government Announces $12.8 Million for Water Projects in four Treaty 9 First Nations
10 Canada's New Government Invests More Than $46 Million in Infrastructure at Pikangikum First Nation
5 Canada's New Government Invests More than $50 Million to Improve First Nations Learning Environments
5 Canada's New Government and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to Fund Construction of School for Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation
5 Canada's New Government and its Partners Fund Construction of Two New Schools for First Nations in Nova Scotia
5 Canada's New Government is Contributing to the Improvement of First Nations School Infrastructures in Québec
5 Canada's New Government and Whitefish River First Nation Partner in Construction of New School
5 Canada's New Government Funds School Renovation Projects in Saskatchewan
5 Canada’s New Government Funds School Expansion Projects in Alberta
5 Minister Prentice Appoints Douglas George Phillips as the New Yukon Administrator
4 Canada’s New Government and Alberta Sign Aboriginal Employment Partnership Agreement with Calgary Health Region
2 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment of Gwich'in Land and Water Board Member
2 Minister Prentice Announces New Chair of the Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Screening Committee
 
March
29 Minister Jim Prentice Announces Efforts to Advance Negotiations With Six Nations and Bring Peace and Stability to the Caledonia Area
28 Canada's new Government Introduces the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act
27 Canada and Saskatchewan Renew Commitment to a Fair Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Election
22 Minister Prentice Announces Community Liaison Official for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Claim
22 Canada's New Government Marks World Water Day - Reports on Progress to Improve Water Quality on Reserve; Launches Water Kit for First Nations Children
16 Minister Prentice Announces Appointments to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
14 Canada's New Government Funds Improvements to Infrastructure at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
9 Canada and Alberta sign Aboriginal Employment Partnership Agreements with two of Alberta's Largest Employers
 
February
23 Full Negotiations on Made-in-Nova Scotia Process Launched by Minister Prentice, Mi'kmaq Chiefs of Nova Scotia and Minister Baker
16 INAC Supports Little Native Hockey Tournament
16 Minister Prentice and Anishinabek Nation Sign Governance Agreement-in-Principle
7 Canada's New Government Invests in New Yukon Tourism Project
 
January
26 Minister Prentice Announces Reappointment of Gwich’in Renewable Resource Board Member
26 Minister Prentice Announces Appointment to Sahtu Renewable Resources Board
24 Canada's New Government Signs Agreement with Siemens to Increase Aboriginal Employment and Economic Opportunities
22 Canada's New Government Invests $15 Million in Primrose Lake Communities
18 Canada and Yukon Announce New Infrastructure Project Funding of more than $10.5 Million from Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
18 Canada's New Government Announces $2.46 million in First Nations Economic Development Investments in Northern Ontario
17 Canada's New Government Supporting Northern Ontario First Nations
9 Minister Appoints Chief Federal Negotiator on Claim Talks with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
 

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