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Speech: Official visit to New Brunswick – RCAF 100th anniversary Celebration
June 7, 2024 I, too, am pleased to be with you today on the territory of the Indigenous peoples of this region. This land acknowledgement is part of the full history of Canada. That history includes Indigenous stories and voices. It includes Indigenous peoples who have served, and are serving, in the R.C.A.F. and in […]
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Speech – Official visit to New Brunswick – 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
June 6, 2024 Before I begin, let me thank Chief Richardson and others for welcoming us to the traditional territory of the Wolastoqey, Mi’gmaw and Peskotomuhkati peoples. It’s important to know the full history of Canada, which shows respect to the First Peoples of this land. There is much to learn from their stories and their lived experiences, and I […]
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Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Join Canadian Delegation Traveling to Normandy, France, in Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
June 5, 2024 The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is travelling to Normandy, France, as part of a Canadian delegation to honour the 80th anniversary of D-Day today (Wednesday, June 5). On Juno Beach on D-Day, during the Second World War, thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians served at sea, on land […]
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Parks Canada officially kicks off the 2024 summer visitor season on PEI
From: Parks Canada June 4, 2024 Parks Canada administered sites on PEI are iconic destinations where Canadians and visitors can connect with history and discover nature. Parks Canada is ready to welcome local residents and visitors for another season In PEI National Park, entry gates, beaches, day use areas, trails and washroom facilities will be […]
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Traditional place name signs tell the story of Mi’kmaq across Epekwitk
June 4, 2024 Elder Judy Clark is still learning to read and write in Mi’kmaw as a tribute to her ancestors. The highly respected Mi’kmaw Elder and member of the Abegweit First Nation remembers growing up on Lennox Island in the 1960s when children were forced to learn English at Indian Day Schools. Some even […]
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Provincial Government Celebrates the Beginning of Pride Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
May 31, 2024 Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated the beginning of Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony at Confederation Building. Pride Month is held throughout Canada in June as an opportunity to celebrate diversity and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, and to raise awareness of the importance of acceptance and inclusion. During the […]
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Inuit Connection Program 2024 Request for Applications
May 31, 2024 The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is accepting applications from Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement within Nunatsiavut and Upper Lake Melville to attend the Inuit Connection Program at the Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research Station for the 2024 Season. This is a partnership project between the Nunatsiavut […]
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Active Living Action Plan Consultation Process Now Open for Public Input
May 31, 2024 The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is inviting members of the public, partners from the sport, physical activity, recreation and healthy living sectors and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to provide their input on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Active Living Action Plan. The information gathered from […]
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Indigenous artwork to be displayed at new policing headquarters – 91.9 The Bend
May 23, 2024 A public art piece for the new regional policing headquarters has been approved for $200, 000. It’s called ‘Spirit of Reconciliation’ and is the first Indigenous installation under the City’s Percent for Public Art Policy, to a maximum of $200,000 per project. Designed by Brian Francis, a Mi’kmaq artist from Elsipogtog, and […]
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Leading with your heart and community – NNSL
Anna Lambe speaks on filming “Warrior Up” and making connections across Turtle Island Many Nunavummiut may know Anna Lambe from her role on “The Grizzlies”, among others, as well as her advocacy work for the Indigenous community. Her experience is why she was approached by the creators of “Warrior Up”- a new documentary series by […]
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