News by subject: NTA

Accessibility Standard Canada (ASC) announced today that it has officially adopted the European standard EN 301 549:2021 Accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ASC is also releasing it as a National Standard...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will highlight support to advance next-generation, cutting-edge...

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, issued the following statement today on the Ministerial Special Representative's report on the creation of Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudspersons: "I would like to sincerely thank...

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will highlight support to advance next-generation, cutting-edge...

On Monday, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, convened an economic reconciliation roundtable at the Bank of Canada between Indigenous leaders from National Indigenous Organizations and economic institutions, executives from...

Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is helping to fight climate change and ensure clean air in our communities. That's why the Government of Canada is helping Canadians across the country make the switch to zero-emission vehicles...

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to share programming details for its third annual Canada Together event taking place at Canada Place on July 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As one of the largest July 1 celebrations outside of Ottawa,...

Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY has announced a groundbreaking exhibit, First Literature Project, the first VR media produced in the Shinnecock Language. Developed over a 2-year period by Guild Hall Community Artists-in-Residence Wunetu Wequai Tarrant...

Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the construction of a new water treatment plant and distribution system. ...

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Key to Canada's economy are businesses and organizations leading new innovation, driving economic growth, and finding better ways to serve their communities. Across the territories, Northern and...

Today, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) was joined by the non-profit organization Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources to announce the 35 Indigenous communities, charitable organizations, and municipalities that will each receive $25,000 in funding from...

Wyloo has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Greater Sudbury to secure a parcel of land to build a downstream battery materials processing facility. The new facility will fill a critical gap in Canada's electric vehicle...

Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help the most vulnerable with stable housing. To encourage more people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making...

Prepare for an extraordinary cinematic journey as the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, organized by ICFF, returns to the Distillery Historic District from June 27th to July 21st, 2024. This year's festival offers 25 days of multicultural films, concerts,...

Most Canadians would be shocked to learn that there are still places in Canada where it is illegal for Indigenous people to vote in their local elections. In Alberta and some other provinces, Indigenous people who live on reserves that are connected,...

For the fourth year in a row, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will provide financial aid to Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation), persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities through the Price McIntosh Bursary,...

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Rockcliffe Park Historic District as a national...

Today, RBC announced the launch of its Truth and Reconciliation Office under its new Indigenous banking banner, RBC Origins, making RBC the first major bank in Canada to do so....

"The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been living with poor air quality for too long, and earlier this year, those conditions were compounded by spikes of the carcinogen benzene. Given the significant risks to human life and health, action was required....

Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health (SFWH) ? the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart® ? has committed an additional $500,000 to extend its partnership with Moon Time Connections (MTC), Canada's only national Indigenous-led period equity...

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) of Saskatchewan is excited to announce the execution of a series of land-use carbon projects launching in 2024 named sakahk papakititamo (Forest Breathes). Located in the River Delta region of Central and Northern...

Dynamic and inclusive workplaces don't happen without good employers. Since 2016, the Government of Canada has recognized their efforts through the Employment Equity Achievement Awards. These awards recognize employers breaking down barriers to...

Today, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lynne Innes, was joined by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations (AFN); Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN);...

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announced today the most recent recipients of the AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo Foundation) community grants. The AIMCo Foundation is run by AIMCo employee and client volunteers and...

Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) is seeking a return to the negotiating table, and a halt to the misleading information being spread by Obsidian Energy Ltd. "We are committed to good faith negotiations, and to resolving our disputes through...

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) will be holding a press conference to address the total lack of funding in the Government of Canada's 2024-2025 Budget for WAHA's new health campus....

According to Minnesota Compass, 44.2% of Minnesota's American Indian population resides in the Twin Cities. Yet until now, there was no tribal college in the Twin Cities that provided culturally based higher education to Native students. Red Lake...

The Government of Canada is investing in the transformational development of the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn project at the site of the former Hudson's Bay Company building in downtown Winnipeg....

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Toronto from May 27 to 28, 2024. The visit will focus on the Governor General's mandate priorities such as reconciliation, environmental...

A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will highlight the...

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) strongly condemns the recent announcement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to include a "ribbon skirt" in its official uniform as part of its reconciliation, equity, diversity, and...

Today, Rémy Vincent, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks...

Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, together with Mr. Rémy Vincent, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, will unveil a new experience in Québec....

Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. ("RETI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement (the "JDA") with Sumitomo Corporation, a leading global trading company based in Tokyo, Japan, through its...

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024?25, in the House of Commons. These Supplementary Estimates propose $11.2 billion in voted budgetary spending across 23 federal...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will highlight the...

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) has published a "Transfer Data Guidebook for Tribal Colleges and Universities." The guidebook is the culmination of three years of research conducted under a $625,000 grant from the Educational Credit...

BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management. This partnership brings together BGIS's extensive expertise in facility management with...

Breaking Point: The State of Tribal Forestry Today takes a multimedia approach to bring to life the challenges and opportunities facing tribal forest management outlined in The Indian Forest Management Assessment Team (IFMAT) Report. Breaking Point,...

Were you in the Indian Boarding Homes Program between September 1, 1951, and June 30, 1992, OR, if your placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program was after June 30, 1992, was Canada responsible for the placement? You may be eligible for...

Action Canada today introduces 17 emerging leaders who have been selected for the 2024-25 Fellowship program. This year's Action Canada Fellows come from a broad range of backgrounds, sectors and regions, and will spend the next 10 months exploring...

Nations Royalty Corp. ("Nations" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Pattenden, CFA as Chief Investment Officer ("CIO") for the Company effective immediately. He is replacing Ryan Weymark, P.Eng., who has served as...

CIB to loan $150 million for CANXPORT logistic project Phase 1 Disponible en français CIB helping to expand Canadian exports and resiliency in the supply chains that support trade with an investment in British Columbia's Port of Prince Rupert.Prince...

Artemis, a technology startup innovating data preparation to address data quality challenges, today announced it has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, with participation from Telegraph...

Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, together with Mr. Rémy Vincent, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, will unveil a new experience in Québec....

Sky-high costs and ongoing economic pressures are not dampening the mood this summer season. According to the 2024 summer travel outlook: Canadian destinations in the spotlight, Canadians are eagerly making travel plans and are ready to get away and...

We are thrilled to announce that "Indai, Apai, Darah" (Mother, Father, Blood) is an official selection for the Mountainfilm Festival, which will be held between May 23 and 27 in Telluride, Colorado. Directed by Kynan...

The federal government is investing more than $2.8 million to help make the Six Nations Polytechnic's (SNP) campus more energy efficient and accessible. This investment was announced by Minister Sean Fraser and SNP President and CEO Rebecca Jamieson....

Today, the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Government of Canada announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help guide their work to promote lasting reconciliation and strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship based on...