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January 25, 2010
Claim Settlement on the Horizon for Canada and Mississaugas of the New Credit

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December 7, 2009
Government of Canada Supports 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion

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November 26, 2009
Improvements to Drinking Water Treatment Facility Completed at Unamen Shipu First Nation (La Romaine), in Quebec.

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November 10, 2009
Canada's Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, Honourable Chuck Strahl joined Métis National Council President Clément Chartier in attending Remembrance Day at the Juno Beach Centre in France at the unveiling of a traditional Red River Cart to honour Métis servicemen and women.

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MP Andrew Saxton, with Tywanee Joseph, CEO of the Four Host First Nations, and Dan Doyle, Executive Vice-President

October 16, 2009
MP Andrew Saxton, with Tywanee Joseph, CEO of the Four Host First Nations, and Dan Doyle, Executive Vice-President, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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MP Andrew Saxton, with Squamish Nation artist Wade Baker, at the Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Art Exhibition.

October 16, 2009
MP Andrew Saxton, with Squamish Nation artist Wade Baker, at the Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Art Exhibition.

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The signing of the Communications Protocol: Working Together on H1N1 Preparedness

September 19, 2009
The signing of the Communications Protocol: Working Together on H1N1 Preparedness

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Minister Strahl is presented with a ceremonial blanket by organizers of the Summer Games

August 13, 2009
Minister Strahl is presented with a ceremonial blanket by organizers of the Summer Games.

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Minister Strahl announces government funding for a new school at the Stoney Nation community of Morley

July 12, 2009
Minister Strahl announces government funding for a new school at the Stoney Nation community of Morley.

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Together to celebrate the introduction and passage of Bill C-41, legislation to give effect to the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement in the House of Commons.

June 16, 2009
Government of Canada, Maa-Nulth First Nations and British Columbia Treaty Commission Applaud the House of Commons' Passage of Maa-Nulth First Nations Final Agreement Bill

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National Chief, Phil Fontaine, and Minster Chuck Strahl walk together on National Day of Reconciliation.

June 11, 2009
The Apology: One Year Later

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Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl with Chief Anne Francis-Muise, Pictou Landing, announces improvements in housing conditions for First Nations communities in the Atlantic region.

April 15, 2009
Government of Canada Works to Improve On-Reserve Housing in the Atlantic Region

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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird, Premier and the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians at the celebration of the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty.

April 3, 2009
First Urban Treaty in B.C. History Takes Effect Today

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Chuck Strahl announces progress on improving Alberta First Nations housing conditions.

March 26, 2009
Minister Strahl Delivers Strong Investment to Improve On-Reserve Housing in Alberta

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Mr. John Duncan, with Sophie Pierre and Alice Wong, 2009 Aboriginal Tourism BC Awards Gala

March 20, 2009
Canada Boosting Aboriginal Tourism in British Columbia

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Minister Strahl announcing progress on improving housing conditions for Ontario First Nations communities

March 16, 2009
Minister Strahl Delivers Strong Investment to Improve On-Reserve Housing in Ontario

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Minister Strahl drops the puck at the  Little Native Hockey League's 2009 Tournament

March 16, 2009
Minister Strahl drops the puck at the Little Native Hockey League's 2009 Tournament

Minister Strahl with Leona Aglukkaq and Hunter Tootoo in Iqaluit

February 19, 2009
Housing in Nunavut a Priority for Government of Canada

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Minister Strahl with Gordon Campbell and Chief Shawn Atleo

February 18, 2009
Government Takes Action to Help Improve On-Reserve Housing in B.C.

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Minister Strahl with Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier

November 28, 2008
Minister Strahl meets with Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier to discuss details of the Métis Nation Protocol

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, the Honourable Paul Okalik and Paul Kaludjak
September 5, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, the Honourable Paul Okalik, Premier of Nunavut, and Paul Kaludjak, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, today signed a Protocol that moves Nunavut one step closer to assuming province-like resource management responsibilities.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, the Honourable Michael Miltenberger and Chief Steven Kotchea.
July 14, 2008
Fort Liard, Northwest Territories - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, joined the Honourable Michael Miltenberger, Deputy Premier of the Government of the Northwest Territories and Chief Steven Kotchea of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation in an important signing ceremony signifying the start of land claim negotiations.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the Honourable Chuck Strahl and Mr. Shawn Atleo
June 18, 2008
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is joined by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians and Mr. Shawn Atleo, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, British Columbia, for the Royal Assent of the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the Honourable Chuck Strahl and Mr. Shawn Atleo
June 18, 2008
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is joined by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians and Mr. Shawn Atleo, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, British Columbia, for the Royal Assent of the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.

Minister Strahl and Tsleil-Waututh Chief Leah George-Wilson
June 13, 2008
Minister Strahl and Tsleil-Waututh Chief Leah George-Wilson at the signing of the conclusion of Olympic Legacy Agreements with the Musqueam First Nation and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation which will help ensure that Aboriginal people share in the economic, social and cultural benefits of hosting the 2010 Winter Games.

Minister Strahl and Musqueam Chief Ernest Campbell
June 13, 2008
Minister Strahl and Musqueam Chief Ernest Campbell at the signing of the conclusion of Olympic Legacy Agreements with the Musqueam First Nation and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation which will help ensure that Aboriginal people share in the economic, social and cultural benefits of hosting the 2010 Winter Games.

Minister Strahl at the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding
May 21, 2008
Minister Strahl at the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Province of B.C. and the First Nations Leadership Council, agreeing to work together to develop a comprehensive approach to improve housing for First Nations communities, individuals and families both on and off reserve.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl and Joanna Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
April 23, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non-Status Indians, and Joanna Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, celebrates the settlement of a specific claim regarding the Canadian Pacific Right of Way.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl and Steven Fletcher
April 15, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Steven Fletcher, Parliamentary Secretary, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announce a $330 million two-year investment in a First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan.

A New Relationship Between the James Bay Cree and Government of Canada
February 21, 2008
Through Partnership, a New Relationship Between the James Bay Cree and Government of Canada is Now a Reality.