Minister to Participate at the BC Assembly of First Nations' Annual General Meeting and Join Pacheedaht First Nation for announcement on water treatment plant

Ottawa - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Chief Jeff Jones, are pleased to invite media representatives to an important announcement at Pacheedaht First Nation. Following the announcement, Minister Bennett will be available to the media.

Minister Bennett will also be giving remarks at the British Columbia’s Assembly of First Nations’ Annual General Meeting.

Pacheedaht event:

Date:               
October 23, 2016

Time:
2:15 p.m. (PDT) – announcement begins
2:40 p.m. (PDT) – media availability begins

Where:   
Pacheedaht First Nation
350 Kalaid Street GD
Port Renfrew, British Columbia

BC AFN Annual General Meeting:

Date:               
October 24, 2016

Time:
11:15 a.m. (PDT)

Where:   
Songhees Wellness Centre
1100 Admirals Rd.
Songhees First Nation
Victoria (BC)

For more information:

Sabrina Williams
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
(613) 697-8316

INAC Media Relations
(819) 953-1160
pau@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca 

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