Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and the Innu of Labrador participated in a signing ceremony for a trio of agreements which hold the potential to profoundly and positively impact the future of the Innu of Labrador and the Lower Churchill Project. The three documents signed during the ceremony included the Land Claim and Self-Government Agreement-in-Principle, the … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced the list of items to be subsidized under Nutrition North Canada effective October 1, 2012. Subsidized items will include nutritious and perishable store-bought foods as well as country or traditional foods when available through local stores or when purchased from processing plants … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) made a statement on the first anniversary of Canada's endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Duncan said this was another step in further reconciling and strengthening Canada's relationship with First Nations, Metis and Inuit across the country. … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Conservative MP Chris Warkentin (Peace River, AB) and MLA of Alberta for Peace River Frank Oberle congratulated the Little Red River Cree Nation on the grand opening of the Highway 58 Garden River access road in northern Alberta. Duncan said this important upgrade … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) introduced the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement Act in the House of Commons. Bill C-22 would bring into effect the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement signed on July 7, 2010 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and the … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's third national event in Halifax. The Government of Canada's gesture of reconciliation for this event includes a contribution of $200,000 to support travel and accommodations for former students to participate in this event. This is in … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that the Government of Canada will commemorate the legacy of Indian Residential Schools through a permanent installation of stained glass artwork in Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Duncan said the stained glass artwork will honour the First Nations, Inuit and Metis children … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) and Conservative MP Chris Warkentin (Peace River, AB) announced investments towards three projects and one investment fund that will help Aboriginal entrepreneurs to expand and grow their businesses and create jobs across the country. Over $3 … Read more
Chief negotiators for Canada, British Columbia and the Tla'amin Nation (Sliammon First Nation) initialled a final agreement. This initialling marks an important step toward a treaty that would bring economic and social benefits to the First Nation and the Powell River region. The Tla'amin Final Agreement contains provisions for self-government, financial and land transfers. The … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), 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 signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a new funding formula which paves the way for a reopening of … Read more
