The Province and seven Carrier Sekani First Nations are re-affirming their shared commitment to implementing a long-term, collaborative vision for reconciliation.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak holds a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the new session of Parliament. She is joined by several AFN regional chiefs. source
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew participates in an event in Winnipeg where he announces that the provincial government will provide $20 million towards the construction of the permanent home of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. He is joined by Michael Benarroch, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, and Professor Niigaan Sinclair. source
Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill, NDP MP Jenny Kwan raises concerns about the federal government’s temporary resident visa (TRV) program for Palestinian Canadians’ family members in Gaza. She is joined by Omar Omar (founder of the Gazan Canadians League), Najla Alzaanin (Gazan-Canadian with family members awaiting evacuation under the TRV program), Hana Marku (immigration…
Surrey’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues with Clayton Heights Secondary adding 1,000 new student seats for families. “At our house, back-to-school is a time of excitement and anticipation for our kids and us parents,” said Premier David Eby. “The last thing families need to worry about is whether their kids’ school has enough space. That’s why our government…
Liberal MPs speak with reporters in Edmonton as a meeting of the party’s national caucus continues. Minister Steven MacKinnon (government House leader) as well as MPs Ben Carr, Mona Fortier and Alexandra Mendès comment on the government’s initial list of nation-building projects selected for fast-track approval under the federal Building Canada Act. source