Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement on his attendance at the opening ceremonies of the Back to Batoche Days. Duncan said he is honoured to be with Metis leadership and Metis people from across Canada to celebrate the 127th anniversary of the historic Battle of Batoche. … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement on the re-election of Shawn Atleo as the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. Duncan said the outcome is an acknowledgement of the progress the government and First Nations are making toward the common goal of healthier, more … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement following statement on the occasion of the Sliammon First Nation's vote to ratify the Final Agreement towards a modern treaty. Duncan said congratulations to chief Clint Williams and the Sliammon First Nation community on achieving an important milestone in treaty … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, announced that the Government of Canada and the First Nation have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on reconciliation. Duncan and Bear joined community members and local dignitaries at a special ceremony to celebrate the … Read more
On behalf of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Fabian Manning joined chief Mi'sel Joe, Miawpukek First Nation, for the official opening of the Reuben Lewis Memorial Bridge. Manning said the construction of the new bridge is key to the community as it replaces … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that the schedule to the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act has been amended to include an additional five First Nations who have opted to participate in the regime. This tenth amendment brings the number of First Nations scheduled under the … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement after the Senate passed Bill S-8, Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act. Duncan said he is pleased that Bill S-8, Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, introduced in the Senate on Feb. 29, 2012, was given third reading … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) said the government understands that due to protests at the polling stations, the Sliammon First Nation has postponed the June 16th vote on the ratification of the treaty. Duncan said it is disappointing that the vote was disrupted due to these actions. The … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced the implementation of new financial reporting requirements for First Nations with funding agreements with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. The new approach is an important step toward Canada's commitment to greater accountability, reducing red tape and reducing the reporting burden for … Read more
The Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board met with residents of Norman Wells, Northwest Territories to hear their views on the northern food subsidy program. Early analysis of data collected from registered NNC retailers shows that the program has had a positive impact on nutritious food prices since its launch in April 2011. Aboriginal Affairs and … Read more
