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Joint Economic Development Initiative holds annual session
The Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) held its annual plenary meeting at the St. Mary’s First Nation. The provincial government provides funding for JEDI’s operations. Pictured at the podium is Lynn Poole-Hughes, executive director of JEDI.
Provincial government provides support to Maliseet Language Initiative
The provincial government has provided a grant to the St. Mary's First Nation for the Maliseet Language Initiative. From left: Fredericton-Fort Nashwaak MLA Pam Lynch; Darryl Nicholas, main instructor and planner for the initiative; and Annette Paul, director of education.
Provincial government provides grant to Fredericton Native Friendship Centre
The provincial government presented the Fredericton Native Friendship Centre with a grant for its annual Christmas gathering taking place this week. From left: Elizabeth Coburn, president, Fredericton Native Friendship Centre; and Fredericton-Silverwood MLA Brian Macdonald. Absent from the photo: Tamara Polchies, executive director, Fredericton Native Friendship Centre.
Multi-million-dollar information technology training-for-employment program to help Aboriginal people
A $4.1-million training-for-employment program was announced today, providing opportunities for Aboriginal people in New Brunswick in information and communications technology. The three-year New Brunswick Aboriginal Information and Communications Technology project is expected to help address the labour shortage in the province’s information and communications sector. From left: Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside; Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield, who is also ...
New Brunswick First Nations establish negotiation process with provincial, federal governments
The provincial and federal governments as well as New Brunswick’s First Nations signed an agreement Sept. 9 to guide discussions leading to an agreement on Aboriginal and treaty rights. From left, sitting: Premier David Alward; and John Duncan, minister of Aboriginal affairs and Northern Development Canada. Standing, from left: Wes McLean, MLA for Victoria- Tobique; and Bernard Valcourt, minister of ...
First Nations enhanced services agreement signed
An Enhanced First Nation Education Programs and Services Agreement, providing approximately $380,000 annually, was signed today by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, School District 17 and the Oromocto First Nation. From left: Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Jody Carr; Oromocto First Nation Chief Roger Atwin; and School District 17 Superintendent David McTimoney.
Preparing for upcoming general assembly of the Assembly of First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations will hold its 32nd annual general assembly from July 12 to 14 in Moncton. From left: Premier David Alward; regional Chief Roger J. Augustine; and national Chief Shaun A-in-chut Atleo, Assembly of First Nations.
First provincial cabinet meeting held at Eel River Bar First Nation
The provincial government held the first-ever cabinet meeting on a First Nation today in the council offices of Eel River Bar First Nation near Dalhousie. Seated, from left: Premier David Alward; and Chief Everett Martin. They are joined by members of cabinet as well as the Eel River Bar band council.
Premier addresses annual JEDI plenary meeting
Premier David Alward, who is also minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, addressed the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) at its annual plenary meeting on Friday, Dec. 10, at the St. Mary’s First Nation. From left: Charles Harn, strategic development officer, JEDI; Patrick Francis, deputy minister, Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat and co-chair, JEDI; Alward; Candace Paul, chief, St. Mary’s First ...
New Brunswick Indian Summer Games kick off in Elsipogtog
The 2010 New Brunswick Indian Summer Games took place at Elsipogtog First Nation from Friday, July 9, to Sunday, July 11. Premier Shawn Graham and Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, attended. From left: Pat Bernard, president, New Brunswick Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Authority; Graham and Jake Augustine, coordinator, New Brunswick Indian Summer Games. ...
Culture Fest held as part of Saint John 225 celebrations
Culture Fest - the latest in a series of celebrations marking the 225th anniversary of the incorporation of Saint John - was held at Rockwood Park. Human Resources Minister Rick Bewer, who is also the minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, attended. From the left in the front row: Julie Paul Collins; dancers Martina Burke and Leah Doucette. ...
New Brunswickers to attend 2011 North American Indigenous Games
A delegation from New Brunswick will attend the 2011 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) being held July 10-17 in Milwaukee, WI. From left: Human Resources Minister Rick Brewer, who is also the minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat; Kelvin Simonson, treasurer, New Brunswick Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Authority; Ruth Levi, chef de mission, 2011 NAIG Team New Brunswick; ...
Donation made to Fredericton Native Friendship Centre
The provincial government has made a $1,000 investment in the Fredericton Native Friendship Centre. Rick Brewer, minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, made the announcement.
Health minister meets with First Nations representatives
Health Minister Mary Schryer met with representatives from New Brunswick’s First Nations communities, Aboriginal organizations, Regional Health Authorities, and Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Fredericton. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss health-related matters, including the H1N1 flu virus, that directly affect First Nations people in New Brunswick. From left: Debra ...
Province invests in wheelchair lift at St. Mary’s First Nation
The Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat has made an investment of $19,477 for the installation of a wheelchair lift at the St. Mary’s First Nation Community and Cultural Centre. From left: Candice Paul, chief of the St. Mary’s First Nation; and Rick Brewer, minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat.
Donation made to Fredericton Native Friendship Centre
A donation of $2,500 to the Fredericton Native Friendship Centre was announced today by Rick Brewer, minister responsible for the aboriginal affairs secretariat. Rick Miles, MLA for Fredericton-Silverwood, made the presentation on behalf of Brewer.
New Minister
Additions and changes to cabinet were announced by Premier Shawn Graham. The changes are intended to strengthen the government as it prepares for a new sitting of the legislature, and to bring new voices to the cabinet table in support of the government's self-sufficiency agenda.
Agreement in principle reached with Kingsclear First Nation
An agreement in principle for the repayment of tuition arrears between New Brunswick and Kingsclear First Nation was signed today by Ed Doherty, minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, and Paul Tomer, chief of the Kingsclear First Nation. From left: Tomer; and Doherty.
Bobby Hull to motivate Aboriginal athletes
Bobby Hull, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, left, was the guest speaker at a rally for members of Aboriginal Team New Brunswick heading to the 2008 North American Indigenous Games.
First Nations community signs tax-sharing agreement with province
The province has signed a tax-sharing agreement with Buctouche First Nation, Finance Minister Victor Boudreau announced today. From left: Chief Ann Mary Simon; Justice Minister T.J. Burke; Boudreau (seated); and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, who is also minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs.
Premier meets with Elsipogtog First Nation chief
Premier Shawn Graham and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ed Doherty met today with Jessie John Simon, newly elected chief of the Elsipogtog First Nation at the Legislative Assembly. From left: Graham; Simon; and Doherty.
Minister presents historic document
Ed Doherty, minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, is visiting all 15 First Nations communities in the province. This is a follow-up to signing of the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Province of New Brunswick Relationship Building Bilateral Agreement. Doherty recently presented a commemorative copy of the historic bilateral accord to the chief and council of Eel Ground First Nation. From left: ...
Minister visits First Nations communities
Ed Doherty, Minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, is visiting all 15 First Nations communities in the province. This is a follow-up to signing of the Mi''kmaq, Maliseet, Province of New Brunswick Relationship Building Bilateral Agreement. The minister recently presented a commemorative copy of the historic bilateral accord to the chief and council of Indian Island First Nation. From ...
Minister visits First Nations communities
Ed Doherty, Minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, is visiting all 15 First Nations communities in the province. This is a follow-up to signing of the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Province of New Brunswick Relationship Building Bilateral Agreement. The minister recently presented a commemorative copy of the historic bilateral accord to the chief and council of Bouctouche First Nation. From left: ...
East Coast Music Awards to showcase Aboriginal talent
A contribution of $5, 000 was made to the ECMA 2008 Aboriginal Partnered Showcase by Ed Doherty, Minister responsible for the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat. From left: Bernadine Perley, co-producer, Aboriginal Partnered Showcase; Minister Doherty; and Gary Sappier, co-producer, Aboriginal Partnered Showcase.