Aboriginal Affairs News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/aboriginal_affairs/news.html Aboriginal Affairs News Releases Development agreement signed with Amlamgog First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0083.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. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:53:00 -0400 Development agreement signed with Welamukotuk First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0554.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. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:16:00 -0400 Multi-year development agreement signed with Indian Island First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0549.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. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:06:00 -0400 Motion filed to protect unrepresented landowners from title claim https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.08.0420.html The provincial government is acting to protect families, homeowners, businesses and others who own property within the Wolastoqey title claim area, which covers over 60 per cent of the province. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:57:00 -0400 New Brunswick athletes to participate in North American Indigenous Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.07.0352.html A contingent of 150 athletes, coaches, managers and chaperones from New Brunswick will participate in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, July 15-23, in Halifax. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:47:00 -0400 Housing and roads development agreement signed with Neqotkuk First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.06.0333.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) that will provide more than $22 million over five years through the Regional Development Corporation to support housing and road repair. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:15:00 -0400 New works added to provincial art collection https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.06.0325.html The province’s art collection, collectionArtNB, has added 23 works of visual art, including five from Indigenous artists. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:36:00 -0400 National Indigenous Peoples Day https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.06.0307.html The following statement was issued today by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:44:00 -0400 Act intended to help law enforcement find missing people https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.03.0101.html The Missing Persons Act was proclaimed today, making it possible for police to launch a missing persons investigation sooner. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:28:00 -0400 Statement on National Ribbon Skirt Day https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.01.0001.html The following statement was issued today by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:05:00 -0400 Premier applauds united First Nations alliance https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/news/news_release.2022.11.0661.html The provincial government has accepted that separate, one-on-one talks with First Nations about social programs should be conducted as group negotiations, with all the First Nations acting in partnership with each other. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:39:00 -0400 Legislation introduced to assist in missing persons cases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.10.0599.html The provincial government introduced legislation today designed to assist law enforcement agencies in locating a missing person in instances where no criminal investigation is underway. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:50:00 -0400 Governments support for expansion of Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq Cultural Centre https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_training_and_labour/news/news_release.2022.10.0589.html The provincial and federal governments today announced combined funding of $927,500 over three years to assist in further developing the Elsipogtog Mi’kmaq Cultural Centre. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:31:00 -0400 Partnership to result in new housing at Elsipogtog First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.09.0531.html The provincial government and Elsipogtog First Nation are partnering to add dozens of housing units to the community. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:46:00 -0400 Extension granted for commissioner on systemic racism to complete report https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.09.0520.html The commissioner on systemic racism has been granted an extension until Dec. 31 to complete her final report and submit recommendations to the government. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:43:00 -0400 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be observed on Sept. 30 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.09.0514.html The provincial government has declared Sept. 30 a provincial holiday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:32:00 -0400 Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0329.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:52:00 -0400 Website to help track progress on commission’s calls to action https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0327.html A new website was launched today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, to provide updates on the provincial government’s progress in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:22:00 -0400 Fees waived to help residential school survivors reclaim traditional names https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0325.html The provincial government has waived the fees related to a legal change of name to help residential school survivors and their families reclaim their traditional names. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:51:00 -0400 Funding to support seafood processor owned by First Nations https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.03.0147.html The provincial and federal governments are investing more than $1 million in McGraw Seafood (2008) Inc., a processing facility in Tracadie owned by Elsipogtog First Nation. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:11:00 -0400 International travel magazine picks New Brunswick’s Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail as a top destination https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0856.html Nepisiguit Mi’gmaq Trail in northern New Brunswick has received international recognition as one of the world’s top 25 most exciting destinations for 2022. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:14:00 -0400 Support for Indigenous veterans initiative https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0800.html The provincial government is supporting an initiative honouring Indigenous veterans who fought to defend Canada. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:40:00 -0400 New Brunswick ends birth alert practice in support of reconciliation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.10.0762.html The provincial government is discontinuing its birth alert practice, with more emphasis being placed on supporting expectant mothers. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:59:00 -0400 Commissioner on systemic racism in New Brunswick appointed https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.09.0661.html The provincial government has appointed Manju Varma as the commissioner on systemic racism to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of systemic racism in New Brunswick. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:56:00 -0400 Six First Nations communities and province set stage for negotiations on new and sustainable First Nation Development Agreement https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.06.0509.html The provincial government and six Mi’gmaq First Nations agreed today to not litigate issues related to the terminated tax agreements but to focus on implementing a fair and mutually respectful negotiating process and positive dialogue toward a new, sustainable and beneficial First Nation Development Agreement. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:12:00 -0400 Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/news/news_release.2021.06.0485.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:51:00 -0400 Update on Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.05.0372.html The provincial government today released a report on its progress in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Tue, 11 May 2021 15:31:00 -0400 Applications now being accepted for commissioner on systemic racism https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.04.0311.html Applications are now being accepted for the position of New Brunswick’s commissioner on systemic racism. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:26:00 -0400 First Nation chiefs invited to co-create a modern and sustainable economic partnership https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/premier/news/news_release.2021.04.0279.html The provincial government has invited First Nation chiefs to co-create a modern and sustainable economic partnership. The current tax collection agreements will not be renewed, and as such, the government will not be appealing the recent carbon tax ruling. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:39:00 -0400 Commissioner to be appointed to address systemic racism in New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0228.html A commissioner tasked with engaging all stakeholders to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of systemic racism in the province will be appointed by the provincial government. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:27:00 -0400 REVISED / Working group to address issues identified in Truth and Reconciliation Commission report https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.12.0655.html A new working group will begin meeting soon to examine and address the Calls to Action identified in the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:16:00 -0400 Latest acquisitions for collectionArtNB provide a better representation of Aboriginal artists https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.08.0445.html The province’s art bank, collectionArtNB, has enriched its collection with the addition of 18 works of visual art, including seven from Aboriginal artists. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:32:00 -0400 Indigenous Agricultural Development Program now accepting applications https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.08.0441.html The provincial and federal governments have created a new development program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support First Nations interested in participating in the agriculture and agri-food industry. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:45:00 -0400 Ministers’ message for first anniversary of the release of the National Inquiry into MMIWG report https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.06.0320.html The following message was issued today by Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson, who is also minister responsible for women’s equality, and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:54:00 -0400 New initiative for Indigenous artists and cultural organizations https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.02.0053.html A new initiative has been launched to encourage greater participation by Indigenous artists in the grant programs and workshops available to them. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:29:00 -0400 Memorandum of understanding reaffirms commitment to Metepenagiag Heritage Park https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.01.0009.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. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:48:00 -0400 Trades teachers building house with Elsipogtog First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.08.0466.html Trades teachers and other volunteers are partnering with Elsipogtog First Nation to build a home for a family in need. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:27:00 -0400 Historic ceremony honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures held at Government House https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.07.0431.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. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:48:00 -0400 Government receives final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.06.0360.html The provincial government has received the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:48:00 -0400 Province hosting National Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Network Gathering https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0338.html The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s Office of First Nation Education and the University of New Brunswick’s Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre are welcoming participants from across the country to the fourth annual National Indigenous Education and Reconciliation Network Gathering, May 27-29 in Fredericton. Mon, 27 May 2019 13:02:00 -0400 Celebrate First Nations culture at a powwow this season https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0316.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. Wed, 15 May 2019 11:15:00 -0400 Funding for experiential education for Indigenous university students https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_training_and_labour/news/news_release.2018.06.0814.html The provincial government will invest $1.5 million in experiential education opportunities for Indigenous university students over the next three years. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:05:00 -0400 Chiefs and ministers hold Indigenous economic development roundtable https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2018.06.0813.html An Indigenous economic development roundtable was held today in Moncton. Participants included Mi’kmaq, Wolastoq and Peskotomuhkati chiefs and ministers of the provincial and federal governments. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:58:00 -0400 National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2018.06.0786.html National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, celebrates the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:49:00 -0400 Government hosts second Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Summit https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.11.1521.html The second Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Summit, involving First Nations chiefs, business leaders and community members from across the province, is being held today in Oromocto. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:25:00 -0400 Investment in First Nations economic development initiatives https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.11.1468.html The provincial and federal governments have made a two-year funding commitment to the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), which aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and economic development opportunities for First Nations. Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:12:00 -0400 Moose hunt extended to Passamaquoddy https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.11.1448.html An agreement between the Passamaquoddy people and the provincial government will result in a special moose harvest this year during the month of November. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:01:00 -0400 Art bank showcases first aboriginal exhibition https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.10.1401.html Aboriginal art commissioned by the New Brunswick Art Bank will be exhibited throughout the province for the first time, starting Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Fredericton. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:55:00 -0400 New Brunswickers encouraged to participate in Orange Shirt Day https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2017.09.1263.html Students and educators across the province participated in Orange Shirt Day today to recognize former students of residential schools and promote anti-bullying and anti-racism initiatives. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:55:00 -0400 Kingsclear First Nation hosts 2017 New Brunswick Indian Summer Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.08.1069.html Kingsclear First Nation is hosting the 2017 New Brunswick Indian Summer Games from Aug. 7 to 11. 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