Welcome to the
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
This site brings together information about Aboriginal affairs in Ontario. Information is available on:
- The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
- The Ministry, who we are and what we do
- Land claims, current claims, settlements and the negotiations process
- Building partnerships to create long-term jobs and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people
- Related links to organizations and programs across the province.
What's New
August 12, 2008
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Michael Bryant, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy and Minister of Natural Resources Donna Cansfield at the Keewaywin Conference in Constance Lake.
July 18, 2008
July 16, 2008
July 14, 2008
June 25, 2008
June 21, 2008
June 16, 2008
June 11, 2008
May 29, 2008
May 28, 2008
May 27, 2008
May 26, 2008
Minister Bryant (middle row, center), MPP Dave Levac (back row, left) and Chief William Montour (front row, right) with guests at the White Pines Wellness Centre.
May 24, 2008
May 23, 2008
May 15, 2008
Watch: Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Michael Bryant, Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, and President of the Metis Nation of Ontario Gary Lipinski talking about the New Relationship Fund
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Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse (left), Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Michael Bryant (centre), and Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario (right), at Queen's Park.
April 29, 2008
- James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award
This award commemorates the Honourable James. K. Bartleman’s term in office as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
The program provides Aboriginal youth with an opportunity to showcase their writing abilities. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a cash award of $2,500.
Deadline for entries is May 31, 2008.
- More information on the Award
- Download the Application Form (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions
April 8, 2008
Métis Nation of Ontario President, Tony Belcourt (right), and Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Michael
Bryant, at Queen's Park.
Bryant, at Queen's Park.
April 6, 2008
April 1, 2008
- Ontario Helping Aboriginal Students Succeed
(Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities)
Tim Thompson (left) presents gifts to Ontario Ministers Leona Dombrowsky, John Milloy and Michael Bryant
at the First Nations Technical Institute in Tyendinaga on Tuesday April 1st.
at the First Nations Technical Institute in Tyendinaga on Tuesday April 1st.
February 27 , 2008
February 7, 2008
December 20, 2007
Michael Bryant, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs (centre), and Sam George (left), brother of the late Dudley George,
participate in a drumming circle at Kettle and Stony Point reserve after the announcement on December 20, 2007 that the McGuinty Government will return Ipperwash Park lands to the First Nation.
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participate in a drumming circle at Kettle and Stony Point reserve after the announcement on December 20, 2007 that the McGuinty Government will return Ipperwash Park lands to the First Nation.
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