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

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced an important milestone under the Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment. Duncan announced that seventeen new research projects have been initiated that will address community priorities and assist regulators in making decisions for offshore oil and gas activities. Duncan said that the government is … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that all 22 of the modular homes purchased with funds provided by the government for affected residents in Attawapiskat, ON, First Nation have been delivered to the community. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada is providing more than $2.5 million for the … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief Joanna Bernard announced a government investment of $3.5 million for water, sewer and road construction infrastructure at the site of a 70-acre commercial centre. The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is providing $9.2 million to complete the project. … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced federal government support to improve fire protection on Manitoba reserves. Duncan said that investments in firefighting assistance and training are crucial to maintaining the health and safety of First Nation residents. Duncan added that the investment will strengthen the ability of Manitoba … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced financial assistance for the Akulivik and Ivujivik Cooperative Associations for construction of new hotels in their respective communities in Quebec. Duncan said construction of these two hotels will enable the communities to meet their … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Conservative Quebec Senator Larry Smith congratulated Kahnawake First Nation on the completion and opening of its new drinking water treatment system. Duncan said improving drinking water quality on First Nation lands is a priority for the government. The full release is available … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia for organizing Aboriginal Business Match 2012, an annual event that provides networking and business development opportunities to First Nations and the business community. Aboriginal Business Match 2012 is taking place in Prince George, BC, on … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement to provide an update on the status of progress towards Attawapiskat, ON. Duncan said that the government is proceeding with the immediate delivery of the first two modular homes by winter road. Duncan added that sites are now being prepared … Read more

On behalf of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) announced the government is partnering with SaskTel and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to enhance Internet services in 68 communities. Yelich was joined by Saskatchewan Minister of First Nations … Read more

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) issued a statement on the release of the National Panel's final report on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education. The report will provide feedback and recommendations on potential options to improve educational outcomes for First Nation students. Duncan said the government will review … Read more