Government of Canada Announces the Creation of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/26/11 -- The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Brendan Sheppard, Chief of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band, today announced the creation of the .
"The creation of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band is an important step forward for the Mi'kmaq people of Newfoundland," said Minister Duncan. "Today marks the official recognition for all members of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band as Status Indians under the Indian Act."
"I congratulate the efforts of all members of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band," said the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. "Today marks a historic occasion for the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland, one which will not be forgotten."
With the creation of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band, members of the band will be able to access federal programs and services. As outlined in the Settlement Agreement, there are no lands set aside to create a reserve. An official celebration will take place later this fall with members of the band.
"On behalf of the members of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band, I want to thank all the people who worked so hard in bringing our recognition process to reality," said Brendan Sheppard, Chief, Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band. "Thousands of Mi'kmaq people are finally able to claim their birthright, and while we must not forget our history, we must look forward to the future and do the best we possibly can to develop the tremendous potential that exists among our people."
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Minister's Office
Moira Wolstenholme
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable John Duncan
819-997-0002
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
Brendan Sheppard
Chief
709-647-3033
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Datum: 26.09.2011 - 14:35 Uhr
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