https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/aboriginal_affairs/multimedia.html Aboriginal Affairs https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/multimedia/mmrenderer.2024.02.2024-02-22_01.jpeg.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Amlamgog (Fort Folly) First Nation to support the community’s priorities related to housing, salmon conservation, a transition to green transportation and entrepreneurship. From left: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mike Holland and Amlamgog Chief Rebecca Knockwood. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2023.11.2023-11-14_01.jpg.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation that will support the community’s goals related to housing, youth and families. From left: Chief Shelley Sabattis and Indigenous Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2023.11.2023-11-10_01.jpg.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Indian Island First Nation that will support the community’s priorities related to roads, housing, youth and wellness. From left: Chief Ken Barlow and Indigenous Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2023.10.2023-10-03_01.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn, front row, centre, and staff from her department wore orange shirts to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2022.11.2022-11-17_01.jpg.html Department of Aboriginal Affairs staff participated in ceremonies in both Bilijk (Kingsclear First Nation) and Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation) as part of Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8. Wreaths that were handmade by staff using grapevines, cedar and felt poppies were presented, and one wreath for Bilijk was gifted to an Elder who previously served in the Canadian military. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2022.09.2022-09-30_01.jpeg.html A group of employees from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, along with family members, met in downtown Fredericton on Sept. 30 and walked along the Saint John River to an Every Child Matters ceremony led by Grand Chief Ron Tremblay at the Old Burial Grounds. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2022.09.2022-09-29_03.jpeg.html Provincial government employees were invited to Metepenagiag Heritage Park on Sept. 29 to attend a sacred fire in memory and honour of children who attended residential and day schools. The fire was lit by Elder George Paul. There was smudging, singing, a talking circle and teachings shared by Paul. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/10/multimedia/mmrenderer.2022.05.2022-05-17_01.jpg.html In her first official visit to New Brunswick today, Consul General Lyra S. Carr of the United States met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn who is also minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and minister responsible for Immigration. From left: Higgs; Dunn; and Carr. Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2021.11.2021-11-17_03.jpg.html The Kingsclear First Nation’s in-person Remembrance Day ceremony was cancelled because of COVID-19 related concerns. While a virtual ceremony was planned in its place, Department of Aboriginal Affairs senior advisor Merl Millier travelled to the community prior to Remembrance Day to lay a wreath. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2021.12.2021-12-14_01.jpg.html In honour of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a special flag was flown in front of the provincial legislature (inset) in New Brunswick. Emblazoned with the words “Every Child Matters”, the bright orange flag was raised on Sept. 30 in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples across Canada in remembrance of the children who didn’t return home after they were forced to attend residential and day schools, those who survived, and their families. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/multimedia/mmrenderer.2021.06.2021-06-21_01.jpg.html In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the Wolastoqey flag was flown at the legislative assembly. From left: Premier Blaine Higgs; St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Alan Polchies Jr.; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2020.08.2020-08-14_01.jpg.html The province’s art bank, CollectionArtNB, has enriched its collection with the addition of 18 works of visual art. In the photo, from top left to bottom right, are new acquisitions from professional Aboriginal artists: Belinda Levi, Working Hands; Marie Fox, Monument; Tara Francis, Monarch; Katie Augustine, Strawberry Basket; Tara Francis, Grandmother Moon Turtle Legend, Grandmother Moon Turtle; and Katie Augustine, Pskihqiminsok (Strawberries). Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2020.01.2020-01-10_01.jpg.html The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation and the Metepenagiag Heritage Park recently signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure the continued development and promotion of the park’s Indigenous research and interpretive centre. From left: Chief Bill Ward of the Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation; Tourism, Heritage and Culture Miinister Robert Gauvin and Elder Chief Howard Augustine, member of Metepenagiag Heritage Park. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.08.2019-08-30_02.jpg.html The provincial and federal governments have announced funding for water, wastewater and infrastructure improvements in northern New Brunswick. From left: Madawaska-Restigouche MP René Arseneault; Eel River Bar First Nation Chief Sacha LaBillois; Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart; and Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.07.2019-07-24_02.jpg.html The provincial government is working with First Nation Elders and leaders, as well as the judiciary, to ensure the process of having Eagle Feathers available for affirmations, before testifying in court, is done with the appropriate cultural protocols. A special ceremony took place at Government House in Fredericton on Tuesday to recognize the importance of honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures. Front row, from left: Elder Alma Brooks; Justice Minister Andrea Anderson-Mason; Elder Maggie Paul; and Premier Blaine Higgs. Back row, from left: Energy and Resource Development Minister Mike Holland; Chief Bill Ward; Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Roger Augustine; National Chief Perry Bellegarde; Chief Rebecca Knockwood; Chief Sacha LaBillois; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.07.2019-07-24_01.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart attended the opening of the Assembly of First Nations’ 40th annual general assembly in Fredericton. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.07.2019-07-02_01.jpg.html In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the Wolastoqey, Mi’gmaq and Peskotomuhkati flags were flown at the legislative assembly. In photo, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart is raising the Wolastoqey flag. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.06.2019-06-17_01.jpg.html St. Mary’s First Nation hosted its 20th powwow June 14-16 at the Old Reserve on Union St. in Fredericton. Powwows are community gatherings that welcome all people to celebrate cultural traditions through music, dance, art and feasts. From left: Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart and St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Alan Polchies Jr. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.06.2019-06-04_02.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart joined Wolastoqey elders and chiefs for a day of ceremony and celebration in Kapskuksisok, Madawaska First Nation. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.06.2019-06-04_01.jpg.html The provincial government has received the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The commission that led the inquiry released its report on June 3 at a special closing ceremony in Gatineau, Que. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart attended the ceremony on behalf of the provincial government. From left: Stewart and Vancouver Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.05.2019-05-17_02.jpg.html A spruce root harvesting tour was held in the community of Metepenagiag. From left: Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart; Energy and Resource Development Minister Mike Holland; Elder Howard Augustine and Cheryl Simon, Senior Policy Advisor with MI’GMAWE’L TPLU’TAQNN Inc. Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.05.2019-05-15_01.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart is encouraging New Brunswickers to join First Nations communities that are hosting a series of powwows around the province. Powwows are community gatherings that welcome all people together in friendship, celebrating First Nations cultural traditions through music, dance, art and feasts. The University of New Brunswick started this year’s powwow series on April 4. Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.05.2019-05-10_01.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart observed Bear Witness Day, May 10. Bear Witness Day draws attention to Jordan’s Principle, which aims to ensure First Nations children and youth receive appropriate services. Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.05.2019-05-01_02.jpg.html Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. From left: former National Hockey League player Reggie Leach; Chief Wilton Littlechild, inductee of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame; and Stewart. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2019.04.2019-04-01_01.jpg.html Ingrid Brooks of Indian Island, was one out of eight fashion designers selected from around the world, to attend the International Indigenous Fashion Week held in Paris earlier this year. Fifteen of her unique pieces, some of which featured traditional porcupine quill artwork, were modeled at this widely recognized event. On March 20, Brooks was introduced at the legislative assembly by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0400