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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

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What we're doing with the funding is to build foundations of knowledge… We need to pass that knowledge down. But also, to celebrate our identity and to make sure that we understand that there are Elders that teach us knowledge around identity.

John Sylliboy (Nek'm), Executive Director of the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance

"Our role in the community is to offer basic first aid, help in violent situations with good results and give people something everyone needs—love. We meet people where they are and when we are needed the most."

Kevin Walker, Bear Clan Project Director

Na'kuset, the Executive Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, started the Iskweu Project to provide support and ensure an adequate response from institutions when Indigenous women, girls, Two-spirit, and gender-diverse people are missing or murdered.

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First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people	Mādahòkì Farm gathering strengthens connections among Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations Photo gallery What we're doing with the funding is to build foundations of knowledge… We need to pass that knowledge down. But also, to celebrate our identity and to make sure that we understand that there are Elders that teach us knowledge around identity. John Sylliboy (Nek'm), Executive Director of the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance Category: Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Social programs	Peaceful protectors: The Bear Clan Patrol's role in Winnipeg's North End Photo gallery "Our role in the community is to offer basic first aid, help in violent situations with good results and give people something everyone needs—love. We meet people where they are and when we are needed the most." Kevin Walker, Bear Clan Project Director Category: Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Social programs Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI people, Social programs	Iskweu Project: Providing a lifeline and delivering hope Na'kuset, the Executive Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal, started the Iskweu Project to provide support and ensure an adequate response from institutions when Indigenous women, girls, Two-spirit, and gender-diverse people are missing or murdered. Category: Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Social programs Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Story
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Culture and language	Indigenous history, culture, art and pride takes centre stage Photo gallery 100 Wellington Street in the Parliamentary Precinct opened for all to visit. The space, shared by First Nations, Inuit and Métis highlights their distinct and rich cultures, histories and ways of life. Category: Culture and language Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
Inuit	Addressing Climate Change	Northern Contaminants Program: Supporting research into country foods Photo gallery "Despite being a potential source of environmental contaminants, country foods are crucially important to food security, nutrition, and mental, spiritual, and physical health." Professor Matthew Little, University of Victoria Category: Addressing Climate Change Indigenous People: Inuit	Photo gallery
First Nations	Culture and heritage	Planning begins for a dedicated Algonquin space in the Parliamentary Precinct Photo gallery "For our Anishinabe Algonquin Nation members to see us acquire our own space in the heart of our territory means everything. This agreement truly demonstrates the recognition of the host nation by Canada and an act toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples." Grand Chief Savanna McGregor, Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council Category: Culture and heritage Indigenous People: First Nations	Photo gallery
Inuit	Treaties, agreements and negotiations	Nunavut devolution: a new chapter for Nunavummiut begins Photo gallery "…While it has taken generations of our leaders to achieve this work, the signing of the Devolution Agreement is primarily for young Nunavummiut across our territory." The Hon. P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut Category: Treaties, agreements and negotiations Indigenous People: Inuit	Photo gallery
Inuit	Sustainable Communities	Historic alliance to address food insecurity in northern Manitoba and Ontario Photo gallery "We are rejoining our nations across Manitoba and Ontario as brothers and sisters and we are seeking to include our cousins in the north. Together, we are taking back control and setting ourselves on a path to a place where there will be no hungry babies and no more hungry elders." Tracey Willoughby, Director of M.A.M., Mawachintoon Anishnawbe Miijim, KKETS Category: Sustainable Communities Indigenous People: Inuit	Photo gallery
Inuit	Sustainable Communities	Nutrition education initiatives promote healthy eating in Nunatsiavut Photo gallery "Thanks to NNC's nutrition education initiatives, seniors and children indeed all community members get to eat healthy snacks and meals, which they may not always get at home." Barbara Edmonds, Team Leader, Postville Category: Sustainable Communities Indigenous People: Inuit	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Addressing climate change	Clean energy solutions for Arctic communities: Energy Champions gather to share expertise Photo gallery "Seeing the passion and drive in ARENA participants, in the communities we have visited, and the experts that we have brought together gives a great deal of hope that together we can overcome the existential threat that climate change poses, particularly in the North." Rob Cooke, Dog musher and ARENA Canadian Technical Lead Category: Addressing climate change Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Addressing climate change	Indigenous youth take the stage at the United Nations Photo gallery "If someone told a younger me that one day I would be walking into the UN in New York in moccasins and a ribbon skirt, I don't know if I would have believed them." Tracie Léost, Métis Youth Delegate Category: Addressing climate change Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Addressing climate change	Wisdom Mural - one with nature, one together Photo gallery "This was a formidable undertaking […] not just by the size and scope of the project but by the selection of people she brought together to share their cultural perspectives." Dr Rongo H. Wetere, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management (FNZIM) Elder Representative, New Zealand/Australasian Region Category: Addressing climate change Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations	History and culture	Tlʼetsʼatsʼin - Working Together Photo gallery One day, Northern Tutchone artist Lianne Marie Leda Charlie asked a local Elder "What comes to mind when you think of Indigenous Peoples working together?" Category: History and culture Indigenous People: First Nations	Photo gallery
First Nations, Métis, Inuit	Residential Schools	Bones of Crows (Behind the Scenes) Photo gallery Elevation Pictures "This is a (once) in a lifetime film. It's not something that could have happened even 5 years ago, but we also understood the responsibility." Marie Clements, award-winning Métis/Dene writer, director, and producer Category: Residential Schools Indigenous People: First Nations, Métis, Inuit	Photo gallery
Inuit	Addressing climate change	Transitioning towards clean energy in Grise Fiord, Nunavut Photo gallery "We are in the most isolated inhabited community in North America, and the change in weather patterns, shore erosion, permafrost reduction, are not lost on us, and any investments to slow the changes that Grise Fiord can participate in, is to the benefit of all." Mayor Meeka Kiguktak of Grise Fiord, Nunavut Category: Addressing climate change Indigenous People: Inuit	Photo gallery
First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Sustainable Communities	Supporting local food priorities in the North Photo gallery "My family and I would benefit from the grant in order to have proper clothing and supplies that we need when we are out harvesting in the land. We would like to continue teaching our children the life skills in the land and continue the traditions we long to keep alive and pass on to our children." Hunter from Neskantaga First Nation Category: Sustainable Communities Indigenous People: First Nations, Inuit, Métis	Photo gallery
First Nations	Environment	Winter is coming Learn how the NRC is addressing the impact climate change has on winter roads. Category: Environment Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
First Nations	Emergency management	Studying the stars, nurturing the Earth Learn about wildfire management at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. Category: Emergency management Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
First Nations	Infrastructure, Sustainable communities	Arctic solar farm brings light to clean energy challenge Indigenous community in Yukon lights up solar energy project. Category: Infrastructure, Sustainable communities Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
First Nations	Sustainable communities	Addressing fossil fuel reliance and climate change An innovative approach to reducing reliance on fossil fuels is helping 3 First Nations in the Yukon and Northern British Columbia to create healthier, more sustainable communities. Category: Sustainable communities Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
First Nations	Sustainable communities	Northern teaching farm takes crops out of the cold Innovative cold-climate greenhouse project promotes healthier and more sustainable communities in the North. Category: Sustainable communities Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
First Nations	Infrastructure, Sustainable communities	Biomass clean energy projects help Northern communities to address climate change Northern communities develop biomass as a clean energy solution to reduce reliance on diesel fuel. Category: Infrastructure, Sustainable communities Indigenous People: First Nations	Story
Métis	Housing	Métis Nation Housing Sub-Accord to provide $500 million over 10 years First-of-its kind agreement to address core housing needs of Métis Nation citizens. Category: Housing Indigenous People: Métis	Story

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Date modified:: 2025-01-29