Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on Indigenous-led nature conservation initiatives

Gatineau, Quebec – September 28, 2023 – Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Indigenous-led nature conservation initiatives.

He will be joined by Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, Douglas Odjick, Council member for Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, and Shaunna Morgan Siegers, Interim Executive Director, First Nations National Guardians Network.

Following the announcement, Minister Guilbeault will hold a media availability.

Event:            Announcement and Media Availability
Date:              Friday, September 29, 2023
Time:             2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location:      National Capital Commission River House
501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario

Media representatives are encouraged to register for this in-person event by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.

Note to media: Parking at the River House is limited, so reporters are encouraged to arrive on site early.