Archive - Aug 7, 2010

First Nation organizations welcome new INAC minister with expectations for progress

AFN press release

AFN National Chief Welcomes New Minister of Indian Affairs

OTTAWA, Aug. 6 - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued the following statement today on the occasion of the Prime Minister's cabinet shuffle, which sees former Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North John Duncan named the new Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians.