November 1 – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced a contribution of $750,000 to the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) to build and support economic development capacity in Aboriginal communities. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

October 29 – Indian and Northern Affairs Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) together with Chief Bryan LaForme and community members, celebrated the final settlement of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation's Brant Tract and Toronto Purchase specific claims. Call 819-997-0002.

October 18 – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) congratulates the Kitcisakik First Nation on the grand opening of their new school. The government made an investment of $1.8 million in these facilities. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-1160. Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced the start of work … Read more

October 14 – Indian and Northern Affairs Press Releases

Conservative MP Shelly Glover (Saint Boniface, MB) on behalf of Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), announced an investment of $1 million over two years to develop and implement pilot projects to promote Aboriginal women's entrepreneurship. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council … Read more

October 13 – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) and Dzawada'enuxw (Tsawataineuk) First Nation Chairman, Joe Willie, met in Kingcome Inlet to view damage caused by recent flooding and to set in motion plans for repairs and for returning community members to their homes. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

October 7 – Indian and Northern Affairs Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced that Canada has settled an outstanding claim with the Peguis First Nation. The settlement includes $126 million in financial compensation, making it one of the largest of its kind achieved to date across the country. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

August 31 – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Press Releases

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan, Darrell Dexter, Nova Scotia Premier and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Co-Chairs of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs, Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou and Chief Gerard Julian of Paqtnkek, finalized an agreement to create one-window access to consultation with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia. The full release is … Read more