| Indigenous Services Canada | statements
Today, our Government announced the continued funding for 2025-2026 of Jordan’s Principle. The funding will support requests for products, services, and supports for families, communities, and organizations made through Jordan’s Principle for First Nations children in the year to come.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Today, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, its child and family well-being agency, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, and the governments of Canada and Ontario are celebrating the signing of a coordination agreement pursuant to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
| Indigenous Services Canada | statements
The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today
| Indigenous Services Canada | statements
Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are at the forefront of protecting this sacred resource. On National Indigenous Water Operator Day, we acknowledge, celebrate, and thank all water operators for their commitment to delivering clean, safe, and reliable water to communities across Canada.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in British Columbia.
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Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.
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Mr. Jean-Claude Mequish, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan (Atikamekw of Opitciwan Council) and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have signed a bilateral agreement marking the culmination of two years of discussions. The agreement, entitled Mamo miro kanawerimatan awacak (“Together, for the good of children”), provides the Conseil des Atikamekw of Opitciwan with funding for two years to implement services provided for under Loi de la protection sociale Atikamekw d’Opitciwan (the Atikamekw of Opitciwan social protection law). The agreement will enable the organization to finance the services it provides to community members both within the community and elsewhere in Quebec.
| Indigenous Services Canada | news releases
Today, Chief Dwayne Laboucan, the elected Council of Driftpile Cree Nation, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed a service delivery agreement affirming Driftpile Cree Nation’s inherent right to self-governance over its children, youth, and families. This agreement supports the implementation of Driftpile Cree Nation’s Mihtatakaw Sîpiy Awasak Wiyasiwêwin (Driftpile River Children’s Law), using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
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Today, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Canada signed a landmark $8.5 billion agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario.
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Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.
