Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ Cross-Border Mobility<\/p>\n
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Colonial borders have significantly affected Indigenous communities, straining family bonds, cultural ties, and economic opportunities. For many, these challenges are a daily reality, especially for those separated by the Canada\u2013US border.<\/p>\n On October 10, 2024, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled temporary measures to assist Indigenous people in the US in reconnecting with their families in Canada. These initiatives aim to ease the hardships faced by those divided by the border.<\/p>\n These measures are part of the ongoing commitment to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples<\/a> (UN Declaration). Indigenous people can apply starting October 10, 2024, with applications required in advance. More details are available on the dedicated web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis have long urged Canada to recognize Indigenous mobility rights across borders. These measures are a response to urgent family needs while we work to enhance these rights.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cAddressing border impacts is crucial for reconciliation. We are proud to partner with Indigenous communities to tackle these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cThese initiatives align with the Shared Priorities Measure 52 of the UN Declaration Act Action Plan, supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to maintain cross-border relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media inquiries only:<\/strong><\/p>\n A\u00efssa Diop<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The UN Declaration Act is a legislative framework that sets minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples.<\/p>\n Indigenous individuals in the US with family in Canada are eligible, provided they apply in advance.<\/p>\n Eligible individuals already in Canada can extend their stay for up to three years.<\/p>\n No, applications must be submitted in advance and cannot be processed at the border.<\/p>\n Visit the official web page<\/a> for detailed information on eligibility and application procedures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governance, and economic opportunities. For some communities separated by the Canada\u2013United States border, these impacts are felt on a daily basis. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4448"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4448\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Addressing the Impact of Colonial Borders<\/h2>\n
Temporary Solutions for Reuniting Families<\/h2>\n
Measures Introduced by the Canadian Government<\/h3>\n
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Voices from Key Leaders<\/h3>\n
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Quick Facts on Indigenous Mobility<\/h2>\n
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Related Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Director of Communications
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the UN Declaration Act?<\/h3>\n
Who is eligible for the new measures?<\/h3>\n
How long can eligible individuals stay in Canada?<\/h3>\n
Can applications be submitted at the border?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find more information?<\/h3>\n