For #Indigenous Peoples #Budget2024 proposes:

• $5 million to combat Residential School denialism
• $5 billion in loan guarantees to unlock access to capital
• $600m to support mental health and wellness

Big wins.

More:
budget.canada.ca/2024/report-ra…
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• The Supreme Court ruled the act is constitutional

• #FirstNations child welfare law supersedes provincial law

• The court declined (avoided?) having to answer the question about S.35 rights

Speaking to Chiefs & CFS leaders this morning, lots to celebrate here.

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I would urge Canadians to consider some kind of observation. Be mournful on Remembrance Day, wave the flag on Canada Day, and reflect on TR day. There are people who want to politicize all three of those, but I've never had trouble ignoring them. nationalpost.com/news/canada/ha…

New CIRNA Minister Gary Anandasangaree is no stranger to the #FirstNations file, having sat on the Indigenous & Northern Affairs Committee for six years.

He knows the government's #reconciliation agenda & is well regarded by many #Indigenous leaders already.

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Minister Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ was incredibly respected by #FirstNations at Crown- #Indigenous Relations, a Ministry where respect & relationships are hard won.

I'm surprised to see him moved.
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Thanks Chief Lori Whitecalf for the invitation to Treaty Day at Sweetgrass First Nation. Have had the opportunity to work on a few Highways items with Chief Lorie.

Great days ahead of us here in SK…looking forward to continue working with our First Nations and Métis neighbours and friends.

🗣️ANNO: Joanna Bernard selected as interim National Chief by AFN. She'll need to work with government on its legislative agenda for #FirstNations police services, co-developing Indigenous health legislation, and safe drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. #cdnpoli

The second part of the resolution directed:

• The AFN Executive to select an interim National Chief from amongst themselves and;

• Hold an election for a new National Chief in December 2023

Six months is a short campaign, we should be hearing names very soon.
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The FSIN Chiefs-in-Assembly just passed a resolution to declare a state of emergency on the opioid crisis in Saskatchewan #FirstNations communities, called on federal & provincial govts to act.

#skpoli #cdnpoli #Indigenous

As someone who works closely with elders,ppl really need to rethink how to include them meaningfully. I once drove 40 minutes to pick up an elder, another 40 to take him to the event where they asked him to pray and welcome people- then said “thx you can go now!” He was so tired.

As of today, 159,000 public servants are on strike across the country. Here is information on programs and services that will be affected at Indigenous Services.

Governor General wants Indigenous leaders to meet King Charles to 'reset' ties: AFN ctvnews.ca/canada/governo…

In former PM Ardern's final speech to NZ Parliament she talks about:

• Establishing an Indigenous Health Authority
• Investing in the Māori Language
• Creating the Department of #Indigenous -Crown Relations (following 🇨🇦's lead)

It's certainly worth a watch.
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Support for an #Indigenous Housing Strategy, which was in #Budget2023 , gets 66% (!!!) support from Canadians.

Choosing to see moments like this as progress for those working to educate Canadians on #reconciliation - it is bearing fruit.

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If you think residential schools were a great place for children, you need to look at the Indigenous stats for:

- Incarcerations
- Addictions
- Education
- Child & Family
- Homelessness

If residential schools were a place for learning, we'd have high rates of educated,

It may surprise some, but there is no question Justin Trudeau has made investing in Indigenous priorities one of the single largest things the Govt of Canada has done since 2015.

Not to say there is not more to do — or that we have come to close to resolve harm & need.
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Something missed in #Budget23 coverage was investments in economic #reconciliation .

#Indigenous peoples have been subject to poverty-on-purpose policies for hundreds of years.

Here’s a few thoughts alongside very smart people:

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thestar.com/politics/2023/…

From our analysis, #Budget23 reflects a return to pre-pandemic #Indigenous spending.

Highlights:
• $4B over 7 years to build Indigenous housing
• $125M over 5 years for advancing MMIWG2S+ Calls to Justice
• $2B over 10 years for culturally responsive health care
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Waiting to hear from National #Indigenous Organizations on their reactions to #Budget23 .

At first glance, this budgets represents a 55.5% decrease compared to Budget 2022 in new funding for #Indigenous communities over the same 6 year period.

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The message from National #Indigenous Organizations is clear: Even in a time of fiscal restraint, government must invest dollars to bring our communities to parity with Canadians.

theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…
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