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New partnership will boost the sharing of Indigenous agricultural knowledge – Windspeaker.com
May 9, 2025 Officials with a national Indigenous-led food organization are thrilled with their latest partnership. It was announced on May 6 that the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian Food Focus (CFF). The agreement will increase Indigenous agricultural knowledge, boost educational outreach across […]
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Agricultural Water Management Funding now Available
April 21, 2025 Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced the Agricultural Water Management Fund is open for applications in 2025. The fund supports agricultural producers and local governments to develop water management projects. Since 2022, the fund has provided over $2 million to help 93 projects across the province to obtain drainage approvals that […]
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Canada’s farmland values continued to climb in 2024, FCC reports
Mar 18, 2025 The national average farmland value increased 9.3% in 2024. This represents a slower pace of appreciation than in 2023, but remains higher than the average of the last 5 years (8.6%) and of the last 10 years (9.1%). This post summarizes the changes in values for cultivated land, irrigated land and pastureland. […]
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14 First Nations settle Agricultural Benefits Claims – Farms.com
Feb 26, 2025 Canada settles historical agricultural benefit claims with First Nations communities The Canadian government recently announced settlements with several First Nations communities, addressing longstanding agricultural benefit claims. Fourteen First Nations communities received settlements, including the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, James Smith Cree Nation, Little Black Bear First Nation, Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man […]
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Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with fourteen First Nations under Treaties 4 and 6
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada February 21, 2025 The Government has committed to settling longstanding claims by First Nations more quickly so they can take advantage of economic opportunities and launch new community initiatives. For decades, colonial policies denied First Nations their inherent rights and Treaty rights, leading to the dispossession of land […]
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Notice of Ratification Vote – Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
January 14, 2025 TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote of the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation pursuant to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement Voting Guidelines (the “Voting Guidelines”) will be held to determine if the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation approve and assent to the: Peter Ballantyne […]
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Minister MacAulay attends Agribition and announces support for Canadian agriculture
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada November 26, 2024 This week, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) in Regina, Saskatchewan. Minister MacAulay began his visit by giving remarks at the “Burning of the Brand,” the ceremonial opening of the CWA, where […]
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Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada November 26, 2024 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – PrairiesCan The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, employing thousands of workers across the country. Saskatchewan is a powerhouse of agricultural production, innovation and technology. Through coordination across federal departments and in partnership with industry, the Government of […]
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82-year-old rides in chore competition as Agribition kicks off in Regina – CBC
Nov 26, 2024 Exhibition officials are hoping to beat last year’s record attendance It took Gordon Frentz over 14 hours to drive through the snow from Grande Prairie, Alta., this past weekend to compete at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The 82-year-old was riding in the chore team competition. He was also its […]
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Thunderchild First Nation receives Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits after almost 150 years
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada November 7, 2024 — Thunderchild First Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 4, 5, […]
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