Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) released a statement congratulated the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council on the celebration of its 40th Annual General Assembly, held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The off-reserve Aboriginal people of New Brunswick have benefited a great deal over the past 40 years from the … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced the appointment of Sid Dutchak as Ministerial Special Representative for flooding related to the Fairford River water control structure. Duncan said this appointment demonstrates the Government's commitment to work with its partners on long-term solutions to flooding. The full release is available … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Yellow Quill First Nation on the grand opening of its new water treatment plant. Duncan said the $5.26 million water treatment plant replaces the First Nation's previous plant, which was destroyed by a fire in 2010. The full release is available … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo announced a Canada-First Nation Joint Action Plan that will work to improves the lives of First Nation people across the country. Duncan said that the new plan will work to improve four … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Health Minister Leonna Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced that they applauded the successful first public meeting between the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board and Northerners. Duncan said that the comments and suggestions gathered during this first public meeting and from other stakeholder engagement are … Read more
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) said the Government of Canada has been assisting the Province of Manitoba in the fight to protect people and property from the impacts of flooding and has been working with the 16 First Nations affected by the flooding to develop and implement flood … Read more
Indian and Northern Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Dene Tha' First Nation on the grand opening of its new water treatment plant. Duncan said that the project was made possible thanks to a $12 million investment made under Canada's Economic Action Plan. The project was also completed on schedule and … Read more
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that the department will set aside funding over the next three years to accelerate the design and construction of a new elementary school for the Attawapiskat First Nation. Duncan said that the new school, scheduled to open in 2013, will help … Read more
Indian and Northern Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Old Massett Village Council on the opening of its 12-unit apartment complex on Haida Gwaii. The 12,500-square-foot building was designed by a Haida architect and is themed after a traditional Haida longhouse. This project is part of the $400 million investment under … Read more
Indian and Northern Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulated the Membertou Heritage Park on beginning construction. Duncan said that through the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development, the Goverment of Canada is creating new and effective partnerships with provinces to ensure long-term, sustainable economic development in Aboriginal communities across Canada. The full … Read more
