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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) regularly publishes news releases and statements to inform the Canadian public about issues and activities involving Aboriginal and Northern people and communities.

Archived news releases and statements.


January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October

October 2013

01
Government of Canada Continues to Advance Devolution in the NWT
01
Statement from the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on Treaty Day 2013

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September 2013

25
Minister Valcourt Attends Grand Opening of Atoskewin Success Centre
23
Government of Canada Launches Open Government Web Tool to Share Information on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
19
New Entrants to First Nations Land Management Regime
18
Minister Valcourt Attends the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Vancouver National Event
17
Harper Government Makes Significant Investments in British Columbia First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems
17
Harper Government Congratulates the Lax Kw'alaams Band on the Start of Construction for their Community School
12
Statement from Minister Valcourt on National Conference on Indigenous Self Government, Hosted by the Gwich'in Tribal Council
11
Government of Canada and the Federation of Newfoundland Indians Announce Appointment of Ronald G. Penney as Chair of the Qalipu Enrolment Committee
10
The Harper Government Announces a Financial Contribution Toward Construction of a Grocery and Hardware Store in Lac Simon
06
Government of Canada Announces Settlement of Specific Claim and the Re-Opening of the School at Sandy Lake First Nation
06
Harper Government Congratulates Cat Lake First Nation on the Opening of its New School
04
Harper Government Invests in Infrastructure in Mashteuiatsh

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August 2013

30
Canada, Manitoba and Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Sign First Self-Government Agreements in Prairies
27
Harper Government Takes Next Steps to Enhance Environmental Protection and Streamline Regulatory Processes in the North
14
Consultations for Development of a First Nation Education Act: Update on Progress
09
Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on the Occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
09
Minister Valcourt Announces Appointment of Michael McLeod to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
08
Minister Valcourt Visits the Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne
07
Government of Canada Invests in Emergency Management Activities for Lennox Island First Nation
02
Harper Government Congratulates Liard First Nation on Grand Opening of New Water Treatment Plant in Community

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July 2013

26
Canada, the Province of BC, and First Nations Renew Educational Jurisdiction Negotiations
26
Harper Government Seeking Input on Draft Additions to Reserve Policy
20
Harper Government Invests in Water Treatment Facility for Toquaht Nation in British Columbia
19
Minister Valcourt Attends Back to Batoche Days and Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games
16
Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba to Ensure Flood Evacuees Continue to Receive Accommodations
09
Statement of Congratulations by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on the 20th Anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
06
Canada and Tsuu T'ina Nation Reach Final Agreement on Historic Claims
05
Minister Valcourt Reaffirms Harper Government's Support of Recovery Efforts for First Nation Communities Impacted by Flooding During Second Visit to Alberta
05
Minister Valcourt Opens Indian Village at Calgary Stampede
05
Minister Valcourt Announces Re-Appointment of Nellie T. Kusugak as Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut
04
Canada and the Federation of Newfoundland Indians Reach Agreement on Resolution of Issues Related to Enrolment in the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation
01
Minister Valcourt Celebrates Canada Day with First Nations Chiefs at Fishermen's Pow wow

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June 2013

27
Harper Government Pledges Ongoing Support for First Nations Affected by Flooding In Alberta
25
Harper Government, Government of NWT and Aboriginal Parties Sign Final Devolution Agreement
24
Statement from the Honourable Bernard Valcourt Regarding First Nations Affected by Recent Flooding in Alberta
21
Minister Valcourt Celebrates National Aboriginal Day in High Prairie, Alberta
21
Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt on National Aboriginal Day
20
Minister Valcourt Announces Appointment of Jason Akearok to the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
20
Minister Valcourt Announces Appointment of Deanna Muise as a Director of the First Nations Financial Management Board
20
Minister Valcourt Announces Appointment of Chief David Crate to the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
19
Harper Government Delivers Results to Aboriginal People and All Canadians
12
Harper Government Invests in Skills & Training for First Nation Youth
11
Legislation to Improve the Rights of Women and Their Families on First Nation Reserves Passes Third Reading in the House of Commons
11
Minister Valcourt Statement on Opening of Urban Treaty Payments Ceremony at the Forks National Historic Site of Canada
11
Minister Valcourt marks Fifth Anniversary of the Prime Minister's Historic Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools
10
Bill to Ensure First Nations Have Access to Safe Drinking Water Passes Third Reading in the House of Commons
10
Harper Government Makes First Nations Education a Priority
03
Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt Regarding the Transfer of Responsibility for Emergency Management Services for Manitoba Flood Evacuees

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May 2013

31
Harper Government Introduces Legislation That Will Give Yale First Nation the Tools for a Prosperous Future
23
Minister Valcourt Congratulates Long Plain First Nation on Urban Reserve in Winnipeg
23
Important Progress Made in Effort to Return Lake St. Martin First Nation Flood Evacuees Home
17
Statement of Condolence - Elijah Harper
16
Harper Government Congratulates Madawaska Maliseet First Nation on Opening of Grey Rock Power Centre
15
Minister Valcourt Thanks Katherine Nukon for Her Hard Work and Dedication to the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board
14
Statement Regarding Parliamentary Secretary Greg Rickford's Visit to Thunder Bay to Meet with Attawapiskat First Nation (ON) Flood Evacuees
10
Statement of Condolence – Joseph Riche, ex-Grand Chief of the Innu Nation
09
Harper Government Makes Additional Investment to Improve Water and Wastewater Services in Island Lake First Nations
08
Harper Government Takes Further Action to Improve and Protect On-Reserve Drinking Water
08
Government of Canada Offers Investment in Multi-Unit, Sustainable Housing at Attawapiskat First Nation
07
Statement by the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development After Speaking Before the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
07
Statement regarding Parliamentary Secretary Greg Rickford's (Kenora) meetings with James Bay flood evacuees and Kapuskasing Mayor Alan Spacek
07
Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt Regarding the Federal Government’s Efforts to Support First Nation Communities Affected by Spring Flooding
02
Government Announces Measures to Strengthen Environmental Protection, and Encourage Sustainable Resource Development in Nunavut

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April 2013

30
Statement - Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Responds to Report by the Office of the Auditor General
29
Harper Government and the Métis National Council Renew Commitment to Work Together and Improve Financial Accountability, Transparency and Predictability
18
Statement Regarding the Outcome of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt's Meeting with Representatives of the File Hills Qu'Appelle First Nation and the Prince Albert Grand Council Regarding Flood Preparations
17
Harper Government Taking Action to Improve the Rights of Families Living On Reserve
13
Canada, Yale First Nation and the Province of BC Sign the Yale First Nation Final Agreement
12
Minister Valcourt Reappoints Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre to the British Columbia Treaty Commission
12
Harper Government and First Nations Make Progress on Comprehensive Claims
09
Harper Government, Government of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Sign Historic Education Agreement that Will Benefit More than 7,000 Students Across Northern Ontario
08
Harper Government Invests in School and Community Safety in Kashechewan First Nation
07
Statement – 2013-2014 Funding Agreements
05
Statement – Readout from Meeting Between Minister Valcourt and Cross Lake First Nation Grand Elder Raymond Robinson
05
Statement of Congratulations from Minister Valcourt on the Goldstream Specific Claim Settlement

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March 2013

28
Harper Government Delivers Greater Accountability and Transparency for First Nation Communities
27
Statement from Minister Valcourt on Feathers of Hope Youth Forum
27
Statement from Minister Valcourt Recognizing the Success of the Business Ready Investment Development Gateway program
25
Harper Government Opens Door to Greater First Nations Control over Lands and Resources
20
Harper Government Continues to Invest in First Nation Education
19
Harper Government Supports Development of First Ever On-Reserve Potash Mine
18
Government of Canada, Yukon Government, Yukon First Nations and Council of Yukon First Nations Celebrate Historic Partnership Agreement to Support the Educational Success of First Nation Students in the Territory
15
Changes to the 2013-2014 Funding Agreements
15
Statement from Minister Valcourt Recognizing the Launch of the Indspire Institute
14
Harper Government Investing in Clean Water, Healthier First Nation Communities
14
Harper Government Fulfils Commitment to Improve On-Reserve Schools
13
Harper Government Invests in Safer First Nation Communities
07
Harper Government Improves First Nation Specific Claims Settlement Process
06
Harper Government Announces Clark Builders will Provide Interim Construction Management Services at Giant Mine Site
05
Harper Government's Northern Jobs and Growth Act Moves to Senate

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February 2013

27
Minister Valcourt Announces Plateau Site in Cambridge Bay as Location for Canadian High Arctic Research
26
Statement from Minister Valcourt on 'Keeping the Promise' National Conference
22
Statement by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt
15
Statement by the Honourable John Duncan
13
Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board Continues to Engage with Stakeholders
06
Statement from Minister Duncan - Daniels Court Decision
01
Minister Duncan and Grand Chief Erasmus Announce Reappointment of Violet Camsell-Blondin to Wek'èezhìi Land and Water Board

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January 2013

23
Minister Duncan Congratulates Marcel Colomb First Nation on Opening of New Water Treatment System
22
Harper Government Opens Door to Overseas Energy Markets, Jobs and Economic Growth for Haisla First Nation
13
Harper Government Announces Major Investment in First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems
11
Statement from Minister Duncan Following January 11th Meeting with Assembly of First Nations Chiefs
11
Harper Government Provides Eight More First Nations with Greater Control Over Land and Resources
07
Statement: Deloitte and Touche LLP's independent and comprehensive audit of Attawapiskat First Nation released by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

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