Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) regularly publishes news releases to inform the Canadian public about issues and activities involving Aboriginal and Northern people and communities. In this section, find all our releases dating back to 2004.

News releases issued by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada prior to 2004 can be found on the Library and Archives Canada Web site  .

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September
2	Ministers Renew Action Plan on Development Issues Facing Canada's Northern Communities
2	Comments from Northern Development Ministers in Attendance
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August
31	Government of Canada Increases Economic Opportunities for First Nations in Atlantic Fisheries Sector
31	Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, Province of Nova Scotia and Canada Sign Landmark Agreement
30	Historic Partnership Signed to Support First Nation Students in Prince Edward Island
27	Improved Infrastructure for First Nations in Atlantic Region
26	PM Announces High Arctic Research Station Coming to Cambridge Bay
20	Government of Canada Supports Research and the Environment in the Beaufort Sea
18	Government Of Canada Apologizes For Relocation Of Inuit Families To The High Arctic
17	New K - 12 School Unveiled For Saskatchewan First Nation
6	Canada, Alderville First Nation and City of Belleville Celebrate Important Milestone
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July
28	Government of Canada Announces Contract for Remediation of Tundra Mine Site to a Joint Venture of Aboriginal Firms
26	Canada, Yukon and Self-Governing First Nations Meet for Intergovernmental Forum
22	Minister Strahl Announces a Shift to INAC's Intervention Policy
19	The Government of Canada's Urban Aboriginal Strategy is making a difference for Winnipeg's Aboriginal population
19	Canada, Manitoba and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Reach Agreement on Child Welfare Framework
18	Canada Shares in an Historic Occasion to Mark a Pivotal Anniversary for Métis People
16	Governments sign important Agreement in support of Winnipeg's Aboriginal population
9	Minister Strahl Celebrates the Opening of the Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede
9	Seigneury Of Lake Of Two Mountains Specific Land Claim Of The Mohawks Of Kanesatake: Minister Strahl Appoints Federal Negotiator
8	Government of Canada Announces the Completion of Multi-Unit Housing Projects for Three Ontario First Nations
7	Minister Strahl Makes Important Announcements During A Visit To Quebec
7	Land Claims Agreement With The Crees Of Eeyou Istchee (Quebec): Fulfilling Long-Standing Promises
6	Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act Passes Important Milestone
6	Government of Canada Invests in Major Infrastructure Projects for First Nation Communities in Quebec
6	Canada, Quebec And First Nations Of Quebec Sign A Framework Agreement On Income Assistance
2	Statement - Canada Has Until End of January 2011 to Implement Mcivor Decision
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June
30	First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act Receives Royal Assent
29	Canada and Yukon Agree to Fund Marwell Remediation
25	Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the Tragic Loss of two Members of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
23	Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of James Brook Wilson to the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
22	Chief Commissioner Reappointed To The First Nations Tax Commission
18	Statement from Minister Chuck Strahl on the Opening of Meadowbank Gold Mine
18	Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on National Aboriginal Day
17	Statement by Minister Strahl - Haida Gwaii name restored to Queen Charlotte Islands
16	Anishinabe First Nation of Lac Simon, Quebec Celebrates Rebuilding of Vital Community Roadway
16	Government of Canada Continues to Support Strengthened and Renewed Relationships with Aboriginal People
15	Government of Canada appoints Madeleine Basile to Indian Residential School Survivor Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
11	Government Of Canada Announces Completion Of A Multi-Unit Housing Project At The Kettle And Stony Point First Nation
11	The Second Anniversary of the Historic Residential Schools Apology
10	Minister Strahl Announces Engagement Process on Renovation of Aboriginal Economic Development Programs
9	Minister Strahl Delivers Keynote Address At International Polar Year (IPY) Science Conference
8	Minister Strahl Announces Appointments to Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board
4	Minister Strahl Visits Russia to Discuss Northern Economic Development
2	Government of Canada extends support to First Nations University of Canada students to March 31, 2011
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May
27	Government Of Canada Announces New Funding To Expand Reserve Land And Environment Management Program
27	Minister Strahl Announces Funding For The Osoyoos Indian Band Senkulmen Enterprise Park
26	Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Improve Drinking Water Quality in First Nation Communities
21	Government of Canada announces Nutrition North Canada to support healthy eating in the North
20	Northwest Territories Water Stewardship Strategy completed
20	Governments of Canada and Nunavut Announce Additional Financial Assistance for Fishing Research Vessel
18	Minister Strahl announces reappointment of Chief Clarence Louie to National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
17	Minister Strahl announces appointments of members of the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board
14	Minister Strahl Announces Yukon Administrator to Serve Second Term
12	Government of Canada introduces long awaited legislation to strengthen Nunavut's Land use planning and environmental assessment
12	Government of Canada reintroduces legislation to help First Nations develop commercial real estate on reserves
12	Statement from Minister Chuck Strahl on Treaty Day at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly
11	Statement of Congratulations by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the Anniversary of the Nisga'a Final Agreement
11	Statement of Condolence - Bertha Allen Aboriginal Women's Leader
6	North Spirit Lake First Nation Celebrates the Start of Construction of its New School
3	Government Of Canada Launches An Action Plan To Improve Northern Regulatory Regimes
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April
30	Saskatchewan First Nation Communities to Receive Sasktel High-Speed and Cellular Service
29	Government of Canada Fulfills Commitment to Help Students at First Nations University of Canada Finish Academic Year
29	Government Of Canada Applauds Completion Of Eight-Unit Housing Development At Saugeen First Nation In Ontario
28	Minister Strahl Meets With Provincial, Territorial And Aboriginal Leaders
21	Government of Canada Supports Métis Resource and Energy Development Projects in Saskatchewan
20	Government of Canada supports First Nation and Métis business development in Saskatchewan
16	Canada and Nova Scotia Sign Agreement For Emergency Services to First Nation Communities
16	Minister Strahl Announces Strategic Investments to Support Economic Growth in Atlantic Canada
16	Construction of New Water Treatment Plant Begins at Six Nations of the Grand River Thanks to Canada's Economic Action Plan
16	Minister Strahl announces capital infrastructure improvements for First Nations in Atlantic Region
1	Statement - Canada Given 3-Month Extension to Implement McIvor decision - will continue to pursue early adoption of C-3
March
31	Government Of Canada Takes Action To Close Legislative Gap For On Reserve Residents
31	Canada Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of First Nations' Right To Vote
30	Government of Canada to Help Students at First Nations University of Canada Finish Academic Year
29	Statement of Congratulations to Mitch Stevens, Newly Elected President of the Nisga'a Lisims Government
29	Canada and U.S. Sign MOU on Aboriginal and Northern Issues
26	Government of Canada Proposes Forum for the Quebec and Labrador Innu to Resolve Their Differences
24	Renewed Agreement Will Translate Into Construction of Around 340 Housing Units
23	Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC)
17	Canada, Quebec and the Inuit of Nunavik Renew Housing Agreement
11	Government of Canada Introduces Proposed Legislation to Bolster Gender Equity In the Registration Provisions of the Indian Act
10	Government of Canada Supports Major Renovation and Expansion of Innu First Nation School in Natashquan, Quebec
February
26	Government of Canada Congratulates North Spirit Lake First Nation
25	Government of Canada Announces Remediation of Colomac Mine Site Will Be an Aboriginal Joint Venture for Aboriginal Firms
25	Government of Canada Highlights Webequie First Nation Contract Awarding for the Construction of a New Diesel Generating Station
24	Historic Partnership to Strengthen First Nation Education in Alberta
12	Canada and Russia Working Jointly For the Well-Being of the Aboriginal Peoples of the Arctic
12	Government of Canada Marks Progress on First Nation Education
11	Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Peter Kusugak as Member on the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
9	First Nation Governance Conference Builds on Experiences
8	Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl on the First Nations University of Canada (Fnuc)
5	Final Agreement Initialled By Yale First Nation, B.C. And Canada
1	Government of Canada and Federation of Newfoundland Indians Announce Accelerated Process to Address Membership Applications for Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
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January
25	Claim Settlement on the horizon for Canada and Mississaugas of the New Credit
21	Government of Canada Funds New Cottage Development by Fisher River Cree Nation
19	Minister Strahl Announces Reappointment of Jack R. Williams to Inuvialuit Arbitration Board
18	Canada and the Caldwell First Nation Reach Major Milestone in Claim Settlement Process
15	Minister Strahl Announces Appointment of Nellie T. Kusugak as Deputy Commisioner of Nunavut
15	Canada, Ontario and First Nations Work Together for Stronger First Nations Communities and a Stronger Ontario
15	Moose Deer Point First Nation to Benefit from New Water Treatment Plant