Executive Council
June 18, 2015

Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Mi’Kmaq Flag Raising Ceremonies

The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, will join Chief Brendan Sheppard, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation, to raise the Mi’kmaq flag in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, June 19) to begin National Aboriginal Day celebrations.

The event will take place at City Hall, 5 Park Street, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a second flag raising at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, 9 University Drive, at 11:00 a.m. Please note that photographs should not be taken during the opening smudge ceremony prior to flag raisings.

National Aboriginal Day is celebrated annually across Canada on June 21 to recognize and celebrate the unique culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Celebrations are scheduled to take place in Mi’kmaq communities across the province on Sunday, June 21.

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Media contacts:

Vanessa Colman-Sadd Director of Communications Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs 709-729-1495, 682-6593 vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca

Alison White Marketing and Communications Coordinator Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation 709-634-5163 awhite@qalipu.ca

2015 06 18                            2:50 p.m.