Minister Chagger and Minister Bennett to visit indigenous tourism attraction

Ottawa, May 31, 2017—The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, will participate in a Tourism Week event with Aboriginal Experiences on Victoria Island. Aboriginal Experiences will offer a look at First Nations’ culture in a native village, including a tour and dance performance. Minister Chagger will also highlight the government’s commitment to supporting Indigenous tourism.

Date:
Thursday, June 1, 2017

Time:
3:40 to 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Victoria Island,
100 Middle Street
Ottawa, Ontario
(Continue to the end of the road)

Parking:
Note: There is very limited parking on Victoria Island.

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Twitter: @MinofSBT
Instagram: minofsbt

Follow Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada on social media.
Twitter: @GCIndigenous (https://twitter.com/GCIndigenous)

For further information, please contact:

Jonathan Dignan
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Small Business and Tourism
343-291-2700

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca
 
Sabrina Williams
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
613-697-8316

Media Relations
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160
pau@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca