T he 10th session of the United
|
|
- Aileen Gregory
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held in New York City T he 10th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UN PFII) met in New York City at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters with hundreds of Indigenous peoples from around the world participating. The session was preceded by meetings of the Indigenous Peoples Caucus and the International Indigenous Youth Caucus. President Chartier was one of the Indigenous leaders who addressed the youth on Sunday, May 15 th explaining some of the earlier experiences encountered by Indigenous peoples engagement with the United Nations since the opening of space within the UN in the 1970s. President Chartier encouraged the youth to continue their involvement, whether as part of the UN apparatus or as leaders within their respective nations. As an example, he pointed out that both he and fellow panel member, Jose Carlos Morales of Costa Rica were past Presidents of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples and that Jose Carlos in the mid-1980s joined the human rights institutions of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the UN and is currently serving his second term on the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, while President Chartier, is a leader within the Métis Nation, serving as the President of the Métis National Council. President Chartier also attended the first 3 days of the Forum and the noon side event on Indigenous Governance and Economic Development hosted by the governments of Canada and the United Above: President Chartier (right) with Jose Carlos States of America, with Morales at the International Indigenous Youth Caucus. a panel composed of Below: Inside the United Nations Headquarters in NYC First Nations/Indian representatives from both Canada and the USA. During the question and answer period President Chartier had an opportunity to state that the only path to success in Canada is by the federal government abiding by s. 35 of the Constitution Act 1982 and dealing with economic development and governance on a nation-to-nation, government-to-government basis. In this connection President Chartier referred to the 2008 Métis Nation Protocol between the Métis Nation and Canada, which was the basis of the Métis Economic Development Symposium (MEDS) Continues on next page
2 Continued from Page 1 UNPF II & International Indigenous Youth Caucus Meeting process as a good starting point. According to Chartier, this builds on a distinctions based approach, and is an example of why governments must back away from, or abandon, their pan- Aboriginal approaches, such as the Urban Aboriginal Strategy which runs counter to true Indigenous selfgovernment. The report of the Forum will be made available soon, and the date set for the11 th session of the Forum is May 7 to 18, I hope you enjoy the photographs that were taken during these meetings of the many Indigenous peoples I had the opportunity to attend with. - President Chartier
3 O n May 10th I attended a meeting of senior officials of the Métis National Council and the Governing Members, basically the Executive Directors, Chief Administrative Officers, or whatever title they go by. The morning session was very refreshing and interesting as it involved a free wheeling dialogue about the importance of the Métis Nation leadership - both the elected leaders (the Presidents who form the MNC Board of Governors, and the respective Boards or Council Members from the Governing Members who make up the MNC General Assembly) - and senior officials of the Métis governments all working collectively in pursuit of the rights and well-being of the Métis Nation and people. While this is not a new expression, the dynamic and passionate statements breathed new life into the important initiatives the MNC and Governing Members are Message from the President jointly pursuing to advance the Métis Nation agenda. Initiatives such as building on the registries of the Governing Members toward a national acceptance process and Métis Nation Registry; developing a Métis Nation constitution to steer our governance in the 21st century; working with the federal government to reform the financing of our governments; and collaborating with the federal government and five provinces to make further progress on Métis economic development. This for me was certainly very encouraging, particularly in light of the recent federal election which has provided the country a majority government which can now concentrate on governing without having to worry about being defeated. The commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by our senior officials, together with the solid relationship we have built with the federal government over the past three years through the Métis Nation Upcoming National Events Protocol, certainly point to progress in moving our agenda forward with the newly elected government. I look forward to this same kind of discussion with the elected leadership as we embark on our journey in the Decade of the Métis Nation. This is our opportunity to make real and meaningful progress on behalf of those people we represent and serve. Board of Governor s Meeting June Vancouver National Aboriginal Women s Forum June Vancouver MHRDA Working Group Meeting June 16 & 17 Kelowna Back to Batoche July Batoche Métis Nation Health Committee July Saskatoon
4 Métis Nation Welcomes Reappointment of Minister Duncan M étis National Council President Clément Chartier has written to the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, to congratulate him on his reappointment to that portfolio. During the election campaign, the Conservative Party reaffirmed the importance of the Métis Nation Protocol as the basis of the government s productive relationship with the Métis Nation, stated President Chartier. I wrote to the Prime Minister soon after May 2, expressing my hope that the continuity and stability offered by a majority government would enable Canada and the Métis Nation to make further strides. Today s reappointment of Minister Duncan marks a first step in that direction as he and I have developed a very collaborative relationship in our joint efforts under the Protocol to enhance opportunities for Métis people. President Chartier also commended Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his appointment of two Aboriginal Cabinet members, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Pensahue. Moreover, the Métis National Council supports the renaming of the Ministry of Indian and Northern Affairs to the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, a change that better reflects the scope of the ministry s relationships with First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation. Species at Risk meeting held in Canada s North The National Aboriginal Council on Species at Risk (NACOSAR) met in Iqaluit, Nunavut at the invitation of the NACOSAR member representing Inuit. Raymond Laliberte, of Buffalo Narrows, SK is a member of NACOSAR. Yvonne Vizina is a member of the Policy and Planning Committee of NACOSAR. Over the past few years, NACOSAR meetings have been held in a variety of locations to provide an opportunity for local Aboriginal community members to provide insight into species at risk issues in their areas. At this meeting, time was allocated for an overview of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. s regional work on species at risk by James Eetoolook, Vice President of NTI; Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Director of Wildlife and Environment; Glen Williams, Wildlife Consultant; and Paul Irngaut. Gabriel is also a member of the COSEWIC Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Subcommittee. The NTI group provided insight into three case studies, including: Peary Caribou and Dolphin/Union Caribou, Cumberland Sound Beluga and Polar Bear. The next meeting is scheduled for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan July 21-23, 2011 coincidentally coinciding with Back to Batoche Days.
5 President Chartier goes to Peru: Habla español? P resident Chartier recently travelled to Peru to take Spanish language lessons, and pursue the Métis Nation s relationship with Indigenous peoples in Latin America. The choice to study Spanish in Peru resulted from a January 2011 invitation by Hugo Tacuri to President Chartier to visit Peru and discuss the potential for the creation of an Indigenous leaders organization in the Americas. This discussion took place in Washington DC where both President Chartier and President Tacuri of CONAIP, a national Indian organization in the Peruvian Andes were attending a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) on points of negotiations on the draft declaration of the rights of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. President Chartier used his last week in Peru to travel to a number of Indian villages with President Tacuri and participated in a number of meetings with both traditional and municipal Indian leaders who all expressed an interest in continuing a relationship with the Métis Nation. There was also strong support for the formation of an America s wide Indigenous leaders organization, where information could Left: President Chartier meets with President Hugo Tacuri in Peru where they visited many villages and participated in meetings. President Chartier speaking at the Saturday consultation workshop. Next to President Chartier is Interpreter Pedro Huamani, while seated wearing the colourful scarf is newly elected congressman, Walter Acha. be exchanged, policies developed and collective action undertaken. This was particularly so with respect to the quest by Indigenous peoples from the Americas to have a meaningful space with the Organization of American States similar to that accorded to Civil Society, Youth, Labour and Workers and the Private Sector. MNC has a new website! Check out Have a question? info@metisnation.ca
6 Métis Nation Health Committee Update (Back L-R) Senator Rita Gordon, Tanya Davoren, Allan Morin, Cheryle Troupe, Lissa Smith, Wenda Watteyne, Eduardo Vides (Front L-R) Lisa Pigeaut, Sheila Carter, Marielee Nault M étis Nation Health Committee members gathered in Ottawa on May to touch base on the movements since their meeting in early March. They provided feedback on the draft Strategic Action Plan being developed, which identifies and outlines key priorities and actions, which will be used at the national level to leverage the efforts of the entire Métis Nation. Although, each Governing Member has it s respective Health ministry and process, this strategic plan will include the input and best interests of each of the Métis National Council s affiliates. The Committee was also given a presentation on Curbing Childhood Obesity from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) where the Committee was asked to share their thoughts and they were ensured that every effort to include Métis-specific information would be pursued. On the second day, the Métis Nation Health Committee met with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The group was asked to reflect on Métis Mental Health issues, identify priorities for Mental Health for Métis people in Canada as well as determine expectations for Métis engagement and involvement moving forward. MHRDA Meets; Director General Attends The MHRDA Working Group met in Toronto on May 19 & 20th where they had two days of positive discussion. Human Resources and Development Canada, Aboriginal Affairs Director General Catherine Adam participated which reaffirmed HRSDC s support in Métis lead projects. During the meeting the group discussed the endowment fund policy and the possibility of hosting a national conference. The MHRDA Working Group Members will continue their discussions in Kelowna, BC on June 16 & 17th.
7 Centre for Métis Research Opens at the U of A O n May 31st, the Ruperstland Institute as well as the Centre for Métis Research at the University of Alberta held their Grand Openings and Open House. Rupertsland is an academic centre under the Faculty of Native Studies at the Edmonton based university and is a dream project that has been pursued by the Métis Nation of Alberta for the past decade. The affiliation between the MNA and UofA is the first of it s kind in the country and the Centre for Métis Research will do exactly what it s name says: be a centralized home for Métis-specific research, something that did not exist prior to its inception. The goals and objectives of the research centre will include: building provincial and national connections with the Métis community; building research capacity to advance Métis-specific research and to train or employ student researchers. The Centre expects it s research areas and themes to include the institutional deficit in Métis education; social indicators of the contemporary Métis population land use and resources; historical research and Métis rights; and the idea of a public policy Think Tank. Photo courtesy of Rupertsland Institute Métis Crossing Opens for 2011! Métis Crossing opened it s gates again this year during the Victoria Day long weekend. Enjoy photos from it s season opener. The site offers camping, zip-lining and the story of our evolving culture. Métis Crossing is located in Smoky Lake, Alberta and is open through the September long weekend.
8
Founding Meeting of the American Council of Indigenous Peoples
Founding Meeting of the American Council of Indigenous Peoples On April 13, 2018, Indigenous leaders from throughout the Americas met from April 11 to 12th in Lima, Peru for the Fifth (5th) Indigenous
More informationFederal Ministers and Métis Nation Leaders Move Ahead under Canada-Métis Nation Accord
Federal Ministers and Métis Nation Leaders Move Ahead under Canada-Métis Nation Accord On March 19, 2018, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, along
More informationMétis Nation Presses Health and Wellness, Family and Child Care Priorities at Policy Sessions in Ottawa
Métis Nation Presses Health and Wellness, Family and Child Care Priorities at Policy Sessions in Ottawa Métis Nation and Federal Officials make significant progress under Canada-Métis Nation Accord in
More informationPM Announces New Space for Métis Nation, First Nations and Inuit in Ottawa. Parliament into a new space for Indigenous Peoples.
PM Announces New Space for Métis Nation, First Nations and Inuit in Ottawa On June 21, 2017, Leaders of Métis Nation, First Nations and Inuit joined Prime Minister Trudeau in a ceremony marking further
More informationOffice of the President. Back to Batoche! those sacrifices of the past are not forgotten and that we must continue fighting for those
Back to Batoche! The annual Batoche Days took place on July 17-20 th with large numbers of Métis and guests participating in the various events. President Chartier gave rousing opening remarks on the morning
More informationBudget 2018 Makes Historic Investments in Métis Nation. photo: Prime Minister with VP David Chartrand before the budget speech
Budget 2018 Makes Historic Investments in Métis Nation photo: Prime Minister with VP David Chartrand before the budget speech On February 27, 2018, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau presented a budget
More informationThe Engraved Métis Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled in Batoche
August 2016 The Engraved Métis Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled in Batoche The engraved Métis Veterans Me m o r i a l Mo n u m e n t w a s unveiled at the Back to Batoche Festival grounds on Saturday
More informationWHAT WE HEARD SO FAR
WHAT WE HEARD SO FAR National Engagement with Indigenous Peoples on the Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Rights February-June 2018 ** Please note that all What we Heard statements included
More informationPRESIDENT S NEWSLETTER
April 2012 PRESIDENT S NEWSLETTER Nobody s Children : A Métis Nation Residential School Dialogue Métis residential/boarding and day school survivors were joined by Métis Nation leadership and fellow citizens
More informationOBSERVATION. TD Economics A DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES IN CANADA
OBSERVATION TD Economics May 1, 213 A DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES IN CANADA Highlights New data from the National Household Survey (NHS) show that just over 1.4 million people identified
More informationScotiabank Convention Centre AGENDA
Scotiabank Convention Centre 2016 Annual General Assembly Objectives Consistent with the AFN Charter, Assemblies provide First Nations Chiefs or their designated representatives a forum at which they can:
More informationOffice of the President. Canada and Métis Nation Strengthen their Relationship. President Clément Chartier and Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Canada and Métis Nation Strengthen their Relationship April 29, 2013 Ottawa ON: President Chartier and Prime Minister Harper discussed economic priorities after the renewal of the Métis Nation Protocol
More informationOVERVIEW OF A RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS FRAMEWORK
OVERVIEW OF A RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS FRAMEWORK Background The Government of Canada is committed to renewing the relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Métis based on the
More informationCLC Discussion Document: Framework for a Labour Plan of Action on Reconciliation with Justice
CLC Discussion Document: Framework for a Labour Plan of Action on Reconciliation with Justice This discussion document comprises excerpts from the research document being prepared on behalf of the CLC
More informationMÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 5 and 6, 2016
MÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, FEBRUARY 5 and 6, 2016 Minutes of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) Provincial Métis Council (PMC) Meeting held January 16, 2016
More informationUnion of BC Municipalities Reconciliation Canada Partnership Agreement
Union of BC Municipalities Reconciliation Canada Partnership Agreement Purpose This Partnership Outline is made on September 2, 2014 between: The Union of British Columbia Municipalities ( UBCM ) and Reconciliation
More informationNobody s Children A MÉTIS NATION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL DIALOGUE. HILTON GARDEN INN 90-22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Nobody s Children 1 A MÉTIS NATION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL DIALOGUE March 28-29, 2012 Boarding School at Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan HILTON GARDEN INN 90-22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL
More informationCanada and the Métis Nation move forward on Canada-Métis Nation Accord. the first year of the Canada- confirmed priorities for the coming year.
Canada and the Métis Nation move forward on Canada-Métis Nation Accord On June 15, 2018, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau met with the President of the Métis National Council (MNC), Clément Chartier, and
More informationMétis Nation on The Road to Reconciliation
Métis Nation on The Road to Reconciliation The Métis National Council held its Constitution Convention and General Assembly in Winnipeg from June 16-18, 2016. In the fighting spirit of Cuthbert Grant and
More informationPreliminary Demographic Analysis of First Nations and Métis People
APPENDIX F Preliminary Demographic Analysis of First Nations and Métis People A Background Paper Prepared for the Regina Qu Appelle Health Region Working Together Towards Excellence Project September 2002
More informationUpdate on the Arctic Policy Framework
Update on the Arctic Policy Framework Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Background Canada has had Arctic policies since the 1940s, most recently the Conservative Canada
More informationMessage from the President. acceptance process which would include a national registry based on the Governing Member registries.
Message from the President The annual general assemblies of our Governing Members have now concluded for this year. It was interesting listening to the dialogue ensuing from the various agenda items. Of
More informationFEDERAL ELECTION 2015 FEDERAL PARTY COMMITMENTS OF INTEREST TO FIRST NATIONS STRENGTHENING FIRST NATIONS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
FEDERAL ELECTION 2015 FEDERAL PARTY COMMITMENTS OF INTEREST TO FIRST NATIONS The AFN presented Closing the Gap: 2015 Federal Election Priorities for First Nations and Canada on September 2, 2015. The document
More informationThe Safety and Health Divides: Concerns of Canadian's First Nations' Women and Children. Michael W. Young Ph. D. April 10, 2015
The Safety and Health Divides: Concerns of Canadian's First Nations' Women and Children Michael W. Young Ph. D. April 10, 2015 Background on Canadian native Issues In Canada, there are three major Aboriginal
More informationGovernment of Canada s position on the right of self-determination within Article 1
Government of Canada s position on the right of self-determination within Article 1 25. The Government of Canada believes that the understanding of the right of self-determination is evolving to include
More informationNews Release. For Immediate Release: January 23, 2012
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2012 News Release British Columbia First Nations Leaders are looking ahead to First Nations/Crown Gathering on January 24, 2012 507-100 Park Royal South West Vancouver,
More informationEnhancing the Effective Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Non-Party Stakeholders
Enhancing the Effective Engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Non-Party Stakeholders Canada welcomes the opportunity to respond to the invitation from SBI45 to submit our views on opportunities to further
More informationA Dialogue on the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan
A Dialogue on the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan November 3-5 2009 i TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUND 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE 2009 FORUM 3 DAY ONE: HEALTH GOVERNANCE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 5 KEYNOTE
More informationRoyal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: An Exercise in Policy Education. For CPSA Panel, June 1 & 2, Peter H. Russell, University of Toronto
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: An Exercise in Policy Education For CPSA Panel, June 1 & 2, 2010 Peter H. Russell, University of Toronto The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples was established
More informationCanada: Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Canada: Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Joint Submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 93 rd Session, 31 July - 25
More informationDISCUSSION PAPER INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION
DISCUSSION PAPER INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION TOPIC: Indigenous engagement and consultation. 1 CONTEXT: The National Energy Board (NEB) Modernization Panel (the Panel) has been asked to focus
More informationFirst Nations in Canada Contemporary Issues
First Nations in Canada Contemporary Issues 1) Is it true that First Nation peoples do not pay taxes and get free university? These are both pervasive myths that perpetuate misconceptions about indigenous
More informationNEWS BULLETIN MARCH 2012
NEWS BULLETIN MARCH 2012 CCWS Provincial Working Group Continues to Grow The work of CCWS is informed by a Provincial Working Group that includes senior personnel from government, police and community
More informationMÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 2016
MÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 2016 Minutes of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) Provincial Métis Council (PMC) Meeting held December 2, 2016 at the Best Western
More informationCanada to Fully adopt and implement U.N. Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples. with the Canadian Constitution. By.
Canada to Fully adopt and implement U.N. Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples l-r: Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, President Clément Chartier, Permanent Mission of Canada to the United
More informationMétis Nation and Finance Minister Morneau Hold Pre-Budget Consultations
Métis Nation and Finance Minister Morneau Hold Pre-Budget Consultations On No vember 21, 2017, President Chartier and Vice- President David Chartrand met with the federal finance Minister in Ottawa to
More informationExisting Measures & Engagement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls A Preliminary Response to Invisible Women
Existing Measures & Engagement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls A Preliminary Response to Invisible Women Presented by: Winnie Babou, Drew Meerveld and Jessie Wallace, December 2015 Faculté
More informationBritish Columbia First Nations Perspectives on a New Health Governance Arrangement. Consensus
British Columbia First Nations Perspectives on a New Health Governance Arrangement Consensus PAPER f r o n t c o v e r i m a g e : Delegate voting at Gathering Wisdom IV May 26th, Richmond BC. This Consensus
More informationCONSTITUTION OF THE MÉTIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN
CONSTITUTION OF THE MÉTIS NATION - SASKATCHEWAN Adopted December 3, 1993 Amended June 26, 1997 Amended December 13, 1997 Amended November 18, 2000 Amended June 22, 2002 Amended January 17, 2004 Amended
More informationPan Canadian Voice for Women s Housing 2017 Symposium. September 14 th & 15 th, 2017
Pan Canadian Voice for Women s Housing 2017 Symposium September 14 th & 15 th, 2017 What is the Pan-Canadian Voice for Women s Housing? Women from across Canada, from community agencies, universities,
More informationOffice of the President. Prime Minister Meets with National Aboriginal Leaders to Begin Reconciliation
Office of the President Prime Minister Meets with National Aboriginal Leaders to Begin Reconciliation And the presence of Cabinet Ministers holding key posts like In d i g e n o u s a n d No r t h e r n
More informationNATIONAL ROUNDTABLE ON MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS
NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE ON MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE The goals of the
More informationPlease do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or require clarification. Your continued support and assistance is appreciated. Thank you.
Good afternoon, The Aboriginal Affairs Directorate and the Aboriginal Program Operations Directorate have developed a thematic report based on what we heard during the regional engagements. This report
More informationTO: FROM: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION THAT,
January 6, 2016 TO: Park Board Chair and Commissioners FROM: General Manager Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action RECOMMENDATION THAT, in
More informationCollaborative Consent A NATION-TO-NATION PATH TO PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIGENOUS GOVERNMENTS PREPARED FOR THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY:
Collaborative Consent A NATION-TO-NATION PATH TO PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIGENOUS GOVERNMENTS PREPARED FOR THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY: ISHKONIGAN, INC. THE PHARE LAW CORPORATION NORTH RAVEN December
More informationPRESS RELEASE - WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLES ACROSS CANADA
COMMUNIQUÉ PRESS RELEASE - WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLES ACROSS CANADA Yellowknife, NT. May 12, 2015: The Aboriginal Affairs Working Group (AAWG), composed
More informationNEWS RELEASE. First communities announced for Off Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release [release number] Dec. 18, 2012 Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship
More informationENGAGEMENT TOWARDS A RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHTS FRAMEWORK
2018 ENGAGEMENT TOWARDS A RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHTS FRAMEWORK Public Engagement Guide Our efforts to build a better relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada are not only about righting
More informationBRITISH COLUMBIA ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS Proposed Solutions / Desired Outcomes First Nations Crown Gathering January 24, 2012 BC Assembly of First Nations Proposed Solutions and Desired Outcomes First
More informationRoyal Canadian Mounted Police Gendarmerie royale du Canada
ANNEX "A" STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 PURPOSE The Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre (HTNCC), in the RCMP Immigration and Passport Branch, is seeking the services of a Contractor, experienced in
More informationUrbanization and Migration Patterns of Aboriginal Populations in Canada: A Half Century in Review (1951 to 2006)
Urbanization and Migration Patterns of Aboriginal Populations in Canada: A Half Century in Review (1951 to 2006) By Mary Jane Norris and Stewart Clatworthy Based on paper prepared with the support of the
More informationSchedule of Events GRAND OPENING. When: Monday, April 23, :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tim Hortons Field 64 Melrose Avenue North (Gate 3)
Schedule of Events GRAND OPENING When: Monday, April 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Grand Opening will feature voices of change from the community, musical guests, and refreshments. The Collaboratory
More informationOverview of Land Management Programs on Reserve. [SALT/CANDO - Saskatoon] [September 26, 2017]
Overview of Land Management Programs on Reserve [SALT/CANDO - Saskatoon] [September 26, 2017] Land Management Programs Under the Indian Act, INAC is responsible for managing on-reserve lands. The following
More informationannual report Yukon Police Council Ap ril 1, Marc h 3 1,
annual report Yukon Police Council Ap ril 1, 2015 - Marc h 3 1, 2 0 1 6 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR The Yukon Police Council had another active year meeting with citizens, First Nations, and stakeholder groups
More informationFood Secure Canada. Celebrating. Years of Collective Food Policy Action
Food Secure Canada Celebrating 10 Years of Collective Food Policy Action 2008-2018 Food Secure Canada is a pan-canadian alliance of organizations and individuals working together to advance food security
More informationAffirming First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction
Affirming First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction September 5, 2018 This document is intended to provide technical analysis to aid First Nations leadership. It is not an Assembly of First Nations
More informationAboriginal People in Canadian Cities,
Aboriginal People in Canadian Cities, 1951 1996 Guide for Research in Summer, 2002 Evelyn J. Peters Department of Geography University of Saskatchewan 9 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7J 3S9 (306) 966-5639
More informationMÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING September 10 and 11, 2016
MÉTIS NATION SASKATCHEWAN PROVINCIAL MÉTIS COUNCIL MEETING September 10 and 11, 2016 Minutes of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) Provincial Métis Council (PMC) Meeting held September 10 and 11, 2016
More informationRoundtable on Métis Governance
Roundtable on Métis Governance Summary of the 7 th IOG Aboriginal Governance Roundtable Ottawa, March 29, 2005 Speakers: Jason Madden, JTM Consulting Inc. John Graham, Institute On Governance The views
More informationIndigenous Relations. Business Plan Accountability Statement. Ministry Overview. Strategic Context
Business Plan 2018 21 Indigenous Relations Accountability Statement This business plan was prepared under my direction, taking into consideration our government s policy decisions as of March 7, 2018.
More informationState of the Nation Address!
State of the Nation Address! MNC BOG Meeting on June 4, 2015 Map: Métis role in economic development of the west Provisional Government of the Métis Nation! Manitoba 1870 Saskatchewan Métis Council! August
More informationA Teacher s Guide to the proposed Referendum
A Teacher s Guide to the proposed Referendum on the Treaty Negotiation Process in B.C. Copyright First Nations Education Steering Committee and the BC First Nations Education Partners Prepared by the BC
More informationABORIGINAL AFFAIRS WORKING GROUP REPORT TO PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTERS OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ORGANIZATION LEADERS
ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS WORKING GROUP REPORT TO PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL MINISTERS OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ORGANIZATION LEADERS A Framework for Action in Education, Economic Development
More informationIntercultural Studies Spring Institute 2013 Current Practices and Trends in the Field of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Communication
UBC Continuing Studies Centre for Intercultural Communication Intercultural Studies Spring Institute 2013 Current Practices and Trends in the Field of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Communication
More informationTown of Canmore commitments to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
Town of Canmore commitments to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action Canada today is struggling with the complexities of understanding its relationship with Indigenous Peoples. As First Nations, Metis,
More informationBill Werry Deputy Minister Alberta Aboriginal Relations
Bill Werry Deputy Minister Alberta Aboriginal Relations OUTLINE Aboriginal context in Alberta Current Government of Alberta approach First Nations Consultation Policy Future Initiatives Questions and dialogue
More informationRegina City Priority Population Study Study #1 - Aboriginal People. August 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Regina City Priority Population Study Study #1 - Aboriginal People August 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary The City of Regina has commissioned four background studies to help inform the development
More informationNunavut Food Security Coalition
Nunavut Food Security Coalition Annual Report 2012-2013 11 Coalition Member Organizations 135 Symposium 2012-2013 at a Glance 8 Coalition Monthly Meetings Participants 1 Symposium 6 Thematic Discussions
More informationTripartite Education Framework Agreement
Tripartite Education Framework Agreement Artwork by Laatya James of Sen Pok Chin School TRIPARTITE EDUCATION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT This Agreement is dated for reference the day of, 2012 (the Effective Date
More informationGrade 8 Social Studies Citizenship Test Part 1 Name Matching Shade in the box beside the BEST answer.
Grade 8 Social Studies Citizenship Test Part 1 Name Matching Shade in the box beside the BEST answer. 1. Who are the founding peoples of Canada? Métis, French and British. Aboriginal, Métis and British.
More informationOffice of the President. Métis Harvesting Rights Territory Expanded in Manitoba. Harvesting Rights agreement in the province.
Métis Harvesting Rights Territory Expanded in Manitoba On September 26th, at the 47th Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation, MMF President Da vid Chartrand and Premier Greg Selinger
More informationNATION TO NATION AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 21st 23rd Reports of Canada ALTERNATIVE REPORT
NATION TO NATION AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 21st 23rd Reports of Canada ALTERNATIVE REPORT Submitted on 21 July 2017 by: The Native Women s Association of
More informationPublic Education and Partnership Commission Initiatives to Build Welcoming Communities and Combat Racism and Discrimination in Alberta
A 2002 survey of over 560 Alberta employers showed that while employers believed respecting human rights was good for business, they wanted to learn more about the legal responsibilities for human rights,
More informationThis policy applies to all departments and agencies of the Government of Nunavut.
EXECUTIVE & INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET APPOINTMENTS POLICY POLICY STATEMENT The Government of Nunavut is committed to an appointment process that is easy to understand, fair, transparent, and is
More informationONTARIO NATIVE AFFAIRS SECRETARIAT Business Plan
ONTARIO NATIVE AFFAIRS SECRETARIAT 1999-2000 Business Plan MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER Our government continues to work together with Aboriginal peoples in Ontario to settle land claims and build self-reliant
More informationVancouver Island Partnership Accord. First Nations Health Council Vancouver Island Health Authority
Vancouver Island Partnership Accord First Nations Health Council Vancouver Island Health Authority 2012 Preamble 1. Improvement in First Nations Health Indicators and Health Outcomes is the primary objective
More informationEstablishment of an Indigenous Affairs Office at the City of Toronto
AA12.1 REPORT FOR ACTION Establishment of an Indigenous Affairs Office at the City of Toronto Date: October 27, 2017 To: Aboriginal Affairs Committee From: City Manager Wards: All SUMMARY The City of Toronto
More informationEXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR INFORMATION. Pathways to Prosperity 2018 National Conference
EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR INFORMATION Pathways to Prosperity 2018 National Conference Borders, Welcoming Communities, and the Politicization of Immigration: Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding the Dynamic
More informationA/HRC/EMRIP/2015/CRP.4
Distr.: Restricted 20 July 2015 English only Human Rights Council Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Eighth session 20-24 July 2015 Item 8 of the provisional agenda United Nations Declaration
More informationCanada s Response to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples
Canada s Response to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples Canada received a letter from the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples dated 6 October 2011 related to
More informationConsensus Paper BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVES ON A NEW HEALTH GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENT
BRITISH COLUMBIA FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVES ON A NEW HEALTH GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENT Thank you to all the dedicated Chiefs, leaders, health professionals, and community members who have attended caucus sessions
More informationNATION-TO-NATION AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN
NATION-TO-NATION AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN The Native Women s Association of Canada 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON K1N 7B7 www.nwac.ca Contact Info: Lynne Groulx, Executive Director lgroulx@nwac.ca Courtney Skye,
More informationIndigenous Laws: Practice, Conflict and Harmonization: Indigenous Law and Territorial Dispute Resolution
The Indigenous Bar Association s 19 th Annual Fall Conference The IBA and the College of Law University of Victoria present: Indigenous Laws: Practice, Conflict and Harmonization: Indigenous Law and Territorial
More informationHandout 1: Graphing Immigration Introduction Graph 1 Census Year Percentage of immigrants in the total population
2001 Census Results Teacher s Kit Activity 10: Immigration and Citizenship Suggested Level: Intermediate Subjects: Mathematics, Geography, History, Citizenship Overview In this activity, students complete
More informationJustice ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
BUSINESS PLAN 2000-03 Justice ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT This Business Plan for the three years commencing April 1, 2000 was prepared under my direction in accordance with the Government Accountability Act
More informationThe Honourable William Francis Morneau. Department of Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5
February 18, 2016. The Honourable William Francis Morneau National Aboriginal Economic Development Board 17 th Floor, 10 Wellington Street Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4 Tel: (819) 953-2994 Fax: (819) 997-7054 cndea.naedb.secretariat
More informationCulturally Relevant Gender Based Analysis
Culturally Relevant Gender Based Analysis A Policy Paper Prepared for The Second National Aboriginal Women s Summit II Native Women s Association of Canada Yellowknife, NT July 29 31, 2008 July 2008 Native
More informationOverview of Background, Purpose, Applicability and Resources
A Framework for Police Preparedness for Aboriginal Critical Incidents Chiefs of Ontario Critical Response Issue The mandate of the Ipperwash Inquiry, particularly in part two of the Inquiry is to make
More informationProject & Environmental Review Aboriginal Consultation Information for Applicants. July 2015
Project & Environmental Review Aboriginal Consultation Information for Applicants July 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction... 2 2. Overview... 2 3. Principles/Objectives... 2 4. Applicability... 3 5.
More informationFebruary 23, Dear Ms. Ursulescu, Re: Legislative Model for Lobbying in Saskatchewan
February 23, 2012 Stacey Ursulescu, Committees Branch Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice Room 7, 2405 Legislative Drive Regina, SK S4S 0B3 Dear Ms. Ursulescu, Re: Legislative Model
More information2001 Census: analysis series
Catalogue no. 96F0030XIE2001006 2001 Census: analysis series Profile of the Canadian population by mobility status: Canada, a nation on the move This document provides detailed analysis of the 2001 Census
More informationResults of Constitutional Session
Results of Constitutional Session A: Elimination of Double Vote Defeated B: Officers Passed C: Permanent Appeals (amended) Passed D: National VP Passed E: Translation of Constitution Passed F: Disallowance
More informationCONSTITUTION THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA
THE LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA CONSTITUTION Official version of the Constitution of the Liberal Party of Canada as amended at the 2003 Leadership and Biennial Convention, revised by the Co-Chairs of the Standing
More informationThe Economy. background
background The Economy Saskatoon s booming economy will bring significant changes to the city. As a hub for natural resource and agricultural industries Saskatoon houses the head offices of major corporations
More informationPROGRAM PROGRAMME. Assemblée générale annuelle Ottawa Marriott du 16 au 18 juillet 2009
PROGRAM A n n u a l G e n e r a l M e e t i n g O t t a w a M a r r i o t t J u l y 1 6-1 8, 2 0 0 9 Assemblée générale annuelle Ottawa Marriott du 16 au 18 juillet 2009 PROGRAMME A Bit of History About
More informationOverview: Mission Objectives:
International Travel Final Report Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister of Service Alberta and Status of Women Mission to 62 nd Annual Meeting of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW62)
More informationFIRST NATIONS EDUCATION LAW MAKING PROTOCOL
FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION LAW MAKING PROTOCOL ONTARIO NATIVE EDUCATION COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION First Nations Education Law Making Protocol Author: Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, Consultant, ONECA September
More informationAlberta: Setting a New Path to Regain Our Competitive Advantage
FMI Alberta: Setting a New Path to Regain Our Competitive Advantage Alberta: Setting a New Path to Regain Our Competitive Advantage October 4, 2018. 8:00 am to 11:30 am Sutton Place Hotel 10235 101 Street,
More informationA First Nations Education Timeline
2010-2012 - AFN Call to Action on First Nations Education Reconciliation the federal government and provincial governments must reconcile our rights within education acts across the country to ensure consistency
More informationFEBRUARY SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY SHOWCASES OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW RELATIONSHIP p2
FEBRUARY 2016 SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY SHOWCASES OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW RELATIONSHIP p2 IMPORTANT COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - AFN SEES AGREEMENT AS A FLOOR RATHER THAN A CEILING p3 WORKING
More information