Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement on the the opening of Urban Treaty Payments at the Forks National Historic Site. Duncan said he is pleased to recognize the official opening of urban treaty payments at the Forks National Historic Site. Duncan added that treaty payments reaffirm … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) unveiled artwork commemorating the legacy of former Indian Residential School students and their families. Metis artist Christi Belcourt's artwork will be transformed into stained glass and installed in Centre Block on Parliament Hill. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and government ministers throughout Canada are putting the spotlight on the benefits of the government's plan for Responsible Resource Development to communities across the country, specifically the job creation, growth and long-term prosperity that all Canadians can share in. Duncan took the opportunity … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) is proud to unveil the commemorative War of 1812 medal for the 44 First Nation and Metis communities with a heritage linked to the War of 1812. Duncan said he is pleased to unveil this medal as part of the commemoration of the … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated St. Theresa Point First Nation in Winnipeg on the official opening of their new school facilities. Duncan said the investment means St. Theresa Point students will have a safe and healthy learning environment that will contribute to improved educational outcomes. Aboriginal Affairs … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced a financial contribution of $307,500 to the Odanak community in support of its project to build student and teacher residences at Kiuna Institution, the First Nations Postsecondary Institution. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.
The governments of Canada and Quebec and the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, on behalf of the First Nations Education Council of Quebec, have signed an agreement to support and improve the academic success of First Nation students. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) said the … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding to help the Norman Wells Land Corporation conduct a comprehensive land survey that will enable them to benefit from potential economic development projects in the Sahtu, NWT, region. Aglukkaq said that this investment in the Norman Wells Land Corporation will create jobs and help local Sahtu people develop … Read more
On behalf of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced a new investment fund to support Inuit participation in major natural resource projects in Nunavut. The government is contributing funding of $3 million in partnership with the Nunavut Resources Corporation, which has access to … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) joined chair of the First Nations Lands Advisory Board chief Robert Louie and chair of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. chief Austin Bear at a special signing ceremony marking the addition of 18 First Nations from across Canada to the … Read more
