Press Release Department: Federal - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement regarding the withdrawal of the third-party funding agreement management for Attawapiskat First Nation. Duncan said in recognition of the accomplishments that have been achieved in substantially addressing the urgent health and safety needs of affected Attawapiskat residents through the third-party … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), president of the First Nations Education Steering Committee Tyrone McNeil and president of the First Nations Schools Association Greg Louie celebrated the near unanimous support demonstrated by BC First Nations for the recently signed Tripartite Education Framework Agreement. Duncan said the government is … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) announced the transfer of three components of the Aboriginal People's Program from Canadian Heritage to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, effective April 1, 2012. Duncan said that the announcement will allow greater focus … Read more

Chief of the K'omoks First Nation Ernie Hardy and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) signed an Agreement-in-Principle under the British Columbia Treaty Process. The agreement lays a framework for final negotiations toward a legally binding treaty. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) visited the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations in British Columbia to see the progress being made in the community with housing and development. Duncan said the $200,000 in funding announced provides an additional $120,000 towards home renovations, $40,000 to support a housing strategy, $20,000 for home … Read more

The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that four First Nation communities will participate in the Canada-Ontario First Nations Pilot Initiative to Improve Drinking Water Quality. Through this joint initiative, the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario are working with First Nation partners to explore and assess innovative, alternative and proven processes and drinking … Read more

The Government of Canada, Government of British Columbia, KM LNG Operating General Partnership and the Haisla Nation announced an important milestone in the development of the Kitimat LNG(TM) facility with the signing of the Interim Regulatory Agreement. The agreement establishes the BC Oil and Gas Commission as the regulator for the proposed liquefied natural gas … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that the Attawapiskat First Nation has awarded the construction contract to build its new school to Penn-Co Construction Canada (2003) Ltd. of Blumenort, MB. The Attawapiskat First Nation, in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, is responsible for managing all aspects … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced the introduction of Bill S-8, Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, aimed at helping to protect drinking water on First Nation lands. Duncan said that the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act is a key milestone in making this a … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) recognized the important contribution being made by the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board members in addressing the needs of northern food consumers. The board members met in Montreal on Feb. 27 and 28 to discuss progress on … Read more