News Releases – 2011

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) regularly publishes news releases to inform the Canadian public about issues and activities involving Aboriginal and Northern people and communities. Find all our releases dating back to 2004. 

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December 2011

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November 2011

30	Update on Attawapiskat: Statement from Minister Duncan
28	Minister Duncan's Statement on Attawapiskat.
23	Harper Government Introduces Legislation to Ensure Accountability and Transparency for First Nations
22	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards
18	A New Dawn for the Labrador Innu
17	Minister Duncan Announces New Measures Toward Improved Water Services in Island Lake First Nations
17	Nutrition North Canada Food List Announced
16	Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Hears From Public in Kuujjuaq
12	First Anniversary of Canada's Endorsement of the UNDRIP
11	Remembrance Day Statement
8	Through Federal, Provincial and First Nation Collaboration Garden River All Weather Access Road Opens
7	Oujé-Bougoumou Status Formalized in Complementary Agreement to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
4	Harper Government Introduces Eeyou Marine region Land Claims Agreement Act
3	Nutrition North Canada Subsidy Rates Adjusted
2	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the 40th Anniversary of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
1	Minister Duncan Announces Appointments to Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board
1	Minister Duncan Announces Appointment of Dr. Paul Latour to Sahtu Renewable Resources Board

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October 2011

28	Government of Canada Reinforces its Commitment to Reconciliation with Aboriginal Peoples
27	Minister Duncan Announces Plans to Remember the Legacy of Indian Residential Schools on Parliament Hill
25	Aboriginal Business Group and Government of Canada Working Together to Promote Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
24	Minister Duncan Announces Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories
21	Tla'Amin First Nation, British Columbia and Canada Initial Final Agreement
19	Government of Canada And First Nation Land Management Chiefs Take Important Step to Increase Economic Opportunities for First Nations
18	Minister Duncan Announces Advocacy and Public Information Projects
14	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples 40th Annual General Assembly
13	Government of Canada Congratulates Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation on Opening of New School
12	Appointment to the Board of Directors of the First Nations Financial Management Board
12	Harper Government Announces Investements in Arctic Science Infrastructure
12	Parliamentary Secretary Rickford Participates in the Grand Opening of Wabaseemoong First Nation's New School
8	Statement of Congratulations by the Honourable John Duncan and MP John Weston on the 25th Anniversary of the Sechelt First Nation Self-government Act
5	Northwest Territories Environmental Audit Released to Public
3	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on Treaty Day celebrations in Nova Scotia

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September 2011

28	Legislation Protecting Matrimonial Interests and Rights on Reserve Introduced in the Senate
28	Government of Canada Celebrates the Grand Opening of a New School for the North Spirit Lake First Nation
26	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards 2011
26	Government of Canada Announces the Creation of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band
25	Harper Government Announces Major Milestone on the Development of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS), a Major Hub for Northern Science and Technology
20	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Native Council of Nova Scotia’s Annual General Assembly
16	September 19th Deadline to Apply for Common Experience Payments
15	Government Of Canada Congratulates Ahousaht First Nation on the Opening of The Maaqtusiis School
14	Minister Duncan Congratulates Saddle Lake First Nation on the Grand Opening of a New Water Treatment Plant
12	Historic Land Claim Settlement Marks New Beginning for Bigstone and Peerless Trout First Nations
12	Government of Canada Congratulates Tk'emlups First Nation on New Wastewater System
12	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Manitoba Métis Federation's 43rd Annual General Assembly
9	Canada, Province of New Brunswick and Mi'gmag and Maliseet of New Brunswick Establish Negotiation Process

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August 2011

31	Minister Duncan Announces More Support for Clean Energy Projects in Aboriginal and Northern Communities
23	Parliamentary Secretary Dean Del Mastro Announces Completion of a Multi-Unit Housing Project at Hiawatha First Nation in Ontario
18	Minister Duncan Marks First Anniversary of the Apology for the 1950s Relocation of Inuit Families to the High Arctic
9	Aboriginal Youth Learn about Science and Technology at National Science Camp in Nunavut
9	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People
5	Statement of Condolence from the Honourable John Duncan on the Passing of William Commanda
3	Canada Ready to Take Next Important Step in the BC Treaty Process with Sliammon First Nation

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July 2011

28	Major Claim Concluded with Roseau River First Nation
28	Minister Duncan Visits with Members of Kingfisher Lake First Nation at Ottawa Evacuation Centre
26	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Three-Year Time Frames for Negotiating Specific Claim Settlements
22	Government of Canada Congratulates Moose Deer Point First Nation on the Grand Opening of Their New Water Treatment Plant
22	Government of Canada joins in the Back to Batoche Celebrations to Pay Tribute to Métis Ancestors, Culture and History
20	Minister Duncan and Parliamentary Secretary Rickford Issue Statement Regarding the Evacuation of First Nation Communities in Ontario due to Forest Fires
15	Northwestern Ontario First Nation Celebrates Creation of New Reserve
14	Minister Duncan Releases National Assessment of First Nations Water and Wastewater Systems Results
12	Minister Duncan Congratulates Little Red River Cree Nation on Opening of New Elementary School in Alberta
9	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on Nunavut Day
8	Minister Duncan Opens Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede
6	Pilot Project Marks Important Partnership to Improve on Reserve Water Quality in Ontario
6	Government of Canada Announces Det'on Cho Nuna Joint Venture Will Conduct all Care and Maintenance Activities at Giant Mine Site
5	Minister Duncan Celebrates the Completion of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems in the Anishinabeg First Nation of Kitigan Zibi
4	Joint Statement by the Honourable John Duncan and the Honourable Peter Penashue on the Successful Ratification Vote by the Innu Nation of Labrador
4	Minister Duncan and Parliamentary Secretary Rickford Announce Major Infrastructure Work for the Expansion of the Uashat Reserve
4	Minister Duncan Congratulates the Atikamekw First Nation on Major Upgrades to Otapi Secondary School

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June 2011

30	Discussion Table with the Huron-Wendat Nation: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Appointment of Benoît Pelletier
28	Minister Duncan Participates in Important Truth and Reconciliation Event
27	Minister Duncan Announces Completion of a Multi-Unit Housing Project at Wasauksing First Nation in Central Ontario
21	Minister Duncan and National Chief Atleo Launch Engagement Process for First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education
21	Government of Canada Announces Funding for Wind Farm at M'Chigeeng First Nation
21	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on National Aboriginal Day
17	Parlimentary Secretary Rickford Celebrates Opening of Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School with Penticton Indian Band
17	Legislation Extending Human Rights to First Nations Comes Into Force
16	First Canadians, Canadians First: The National Strategy on Inuit Education
14	Minister Duncan Issues Statement on Opening of Urban Treaty Payments at the Forks National Historic Site of Canada
14	Statement of Congratulations on the 40th Anniversary of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
10	Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Prime Minister's Historic Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools
10	Canada Celebrates Treaty Land Entitlement Milestone with Yellow Quill First Nation and Province of Saskatchewan
10	Minister Duncan Appoints Ministerial Special Representative for Flooding Related to the Fairford River Water Control Structure
10	Ron Doering Appointed as Chief Federal Negotiator on Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim Talks
10	Minister Duncan Congratulates Yellow Quill First Nation on Opening of New Water Treatment Plant
9	Minister Duncan and AFN National Chief Atleo Announce Joint Action Plan
1	Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Meets with Northerners

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May 2011

26	Minister Duncan Congratulates Nuxalk Nation on Opening of Acwsalcta School
26	Canada and Four Ontario First Nations Take Major Step Toward Claim Settlement
25	Statement Regarding First Nations Affected by Lake St. Martin Flooding
20	Statement Regarding Change in Minister's Title
20	Minister Duncan Congratulates Dene Tha' First Nation on Opening of State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant in Alberta
19	Minister Duncan Announces Funding for a New School at Attawapiskat First Nation
14	Statement of Congratulations on the Opening of the New Nunavut Sivuniksavut Building
13	Minister Duncan Congratulates Old Massett Village on Completing Multi-Unit Housing Project in British Columbia

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March 2011

25	Canada and the Caldwell First Nation Achieve Win-Win Solution to Conclude Longstanding Claim
25	Statement of Congratulations on the Beginning of Construction on the Membertou Heritage Park
21	Minister Duncan Announces Support for Online Training for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
21	The Government of Canada Reaches Financial Agreement With the Innu of Labrador
18	Government of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations Confirm the Members of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education
17	Country Foods a Priority Under Nutrition North Canada
15	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan on the Ratification by Mathias Colomb Cree Nation of the Agreement Related to Diesel Spill Contamination
15	Minister Aglukkaq Highlights the Important Role of the Nutrition North Canada External Advisory Board
14	Statement of Condolence – Métis Historian Dr. Olive Dickason
13	Statement from Parliamentary Secretary Rickford on the 40th Anniversary of the Little Native Hockey League Tournament
11	Canada, Saskatchewan and Five Tribal Councils Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Increase First Nation Labour Force Participation
10	Minister Duncan Announces Appointments to the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
10	Minister Duncan Congratulates Haisla Nation on Completion of Lease for Liquid Natural Gas Facility
10	Minister Duncan Re-appoints Treaty Commissioners for Manitoba and Saskatchewan
9	Ministers Duncan and Aglukkaq Take Action to Ensure Successful Transition to Nutrition North Canada
8	Statement of Condolence – Chief Ralph Akiwenzie, Chief of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation

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February 2011

24	Statement from Parliamentary Secretary Rickford on the National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples
21	Canada, Yukon, and Teslin Tlingit Council Sign Historic Agreement
18	Government of Canada's Statement in Support of Alternative Energy Options for First Nations
15	First Nation Conference Helps Develop Shared Knowledge
15	Government of Canada and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Ready to Settle on Damage Caused by Fuel Leaks in the 1970s and 1980s
15	Minister Duncan Announces $4 Million Investment Towards Healing and Reconciliation
12	Statement by the Honourable John Duncan Regarding Northern Food Costs
4	Minister Duncan and Minister Aglukkaq Welcome Nutrition North Canada External Advisory Board to Ottawa

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January 2011

31	Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act (Bill C-3) Comes Into Force on January 31, 2011
28	Minister Duncan Announces Appointment of a Minister's Special Representative to the BC Treaty Process
26	Devolution Agreement-in-Principle Signed for the Northwest Territories
21	Minister Duncan, Provincial Ministers and Métis Leaders Meet at Second Métis Economic Development Symposium
20	Statement of Condolence – President of the Kivalliq Inuit Association, Jose Kusugak
18	Canada, Manitoba, and Manitoba Métis Federation Partner to Support Métis Participation in Resource and Energy Projects in Manitoba

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