Liberal Indigenous Caucus

Huge moment for the people of Whitecap Dakota First Nation as they exercise their inherent right to self-determination. #cdnpoli Votes to Become First Self-Governing Indigenous Nation in Saskatchewan - Whitecap Dakota First Nation whitecapdakota.com/en/news/whitec…

By flying the Survivors’ Flag on Parliament Hill, we’re saying that we will always remember the shameful history of residential schools – and we will continue to listen to Survivors as we work towards a future of healing and partnership. More on that here: bit.ly/3Q1ftNj

Happy bday Rt. Hon. Paul Martin (and my bday too)! 🥳 21 yrs ago, he hired me. I was the 1st First Nations advisor in the Prime Ministers Office. We did the #KelownaAccord. My family calls him Uncle Paul + he was the first PM truly committed to working w/ First Nations leaders.

Last year, I was gifted these boxing gloves by Kyiv mayor and fellow boxer @Vitaliy_Klychko. While the gloves may be symbolic, Ukrainians continue to inspire every day with their fight for freedom and democracy. Canada will keep standing with you – each and every day. 🇺🇦🇨🇦

The Canadian Medical Association has its first Indigenous president. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin is a widely respected member of Canada’s legal community with a distinguished career. I’m confident that she’ll bring invaluable knowledge to our country’s highest court, which is why I’m announcing her nomination today: bit.ly/3pxNLgu

Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable food, no matter where they live. Today, in Inuvik, NWT, I announced $143M to expand Nutrition North Canada, strengthen local food systems and community-led food security initiatives - promoting local food sovereignty.

The Trudeau government is investing about $800,000 to address nursing shortages in rural and remote Indigenous communities. The money will go towards recruitment and retention allowances – basically tripling what is already available. | @FraserNeedham aptnnews.ca/?p=208054

This past weekend, Minister @stbstvdan announced that 4 Métis Governments in the NWT are receiving a total of $34M to respond to their urgent housing needs. The funds are being allocated to @nwtmetis, @_NSMA_, and the Fort Simpson & Fort Providence Métis Councils. #nwtpoli

The updated Peace and Friendship Treaties Map is now available. It honours historical treaty relationships with Quebec-based First Nations: ow.ly/EU1h50KaMnn

A home is more than just a structure. It’s a place of refuge – of safety – where we gather with friends and family, share a meal, or simply escape the elements. Yesterday, I announced $34M from our government to 4 Métis communities in NWT to help respond to housing needs.

Yesterday, Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Will Goodon, Minister of Housing and Property Management of the MMF, to announce an investment of $31 million over seven years towards housing priorities for Citizen's of the MMF. #RedRiverMétis

On this International Youth Day, we pay tribute to our Elders, who play a vital role in fostering intergenerational relationships and passing on cultural and traditional teachings. ow.ly/OY0B50KhJlR

Megan Shafer sent in this picture of the northern lights as seen from Kinosota, Manitoba, near the northern shore of Lake Manitoba. If you have a great picture, email your photo to share@aptn.ca for the chance to be featured as our next Photo of the Day.

.@FolkontheRocks music festival in #Yellowknife starts today, continuing its tradition of showcasing the talent from the #North and #Arctic and across Canada for over 40 years.

Today, #NorthwestTerritories MP @MMcLeodNWT announced our government’s investment of $150,000 through @GCCanNor to make the festival more accessible, allowing everyone to participate and take in the great music! canada.ca/en/northern-ec…

The wearing of red dress pins to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls extends well beyond Canada. It was an honour to gift a beaded pin made by talented Indigenous member of my team @DianeisOjibway to Secretary @SecDebHaaland #cdnpoli

Ottawa is giving $1.1 billion to 22 First Nations communities in Quebec over five years to help fund education. A signing ceremony for the agreement was held today on the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake, south of Montreal. | @tfennario aptnnews.ca/?p=205334

Survivors of Indian Day Schools deserve justice and the compensation they are owed, and the process to accomplish this should be done with the utmost respect and consideration to them. That is the outcome our government wants to see. #cdnpoli

Thanks to the team at Food Rescue Yellowknife for the tour this morning. It was great to visit your facility and to learn more about your important work! #nwtpoli