Indigenous Relations

Claims reform underway: The Assembly of First Nations and the federal government released a joint discussion paper in 2024 to reform the specific-claims process, signalling co-development and better efficiency.
Service transfers expanding: Recent federal reports show continued progress in transferring health and social services back to Indigenous communities through Indigenous-led models.
Action on MMIWG: The annual Federal Pathway progress report outlines new investments in prevention, community safety, cultural supports and victim services led by Indigenous organisations.
Employment equity gains: Departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada report shrinking employment-equity gaps for Indigenous workers, showing better access to federal roles.
UNDRIP implementation: The federal UNDRIP Act remains an active legal framework guiding alignment of Canadian law and policy with Indigenous rights, and it appears in multiple 2024-25 progress updates.
Media representation improving: National broadcasters report measurable improvements in Indigenous representation and cultural accuracy across news and creative programming.
Economic partnerships growing: Indigenous governments continue to take leadership roles in land stewardship, natural-resource projects and co-governance agreements with provinces and Ottawa.
Greater transparency: More federal departments now publish detailed annual progress reports on Indigenous-led priorities, helping track commitments and accountability.

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