Ottawa, Ontario (November 22, 2011) –The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development issued the following statement today:
“I am delighted to congratulate the 2012 recipients of the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. These individuals have been honoured with this prestigious award for their outstanding accomplishments, leadership and dedication.
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Awards are a celebration of excellence within the Aboriginal community and highlight the achievements of Aboriginal peoples across Canada. The awards will be formally presented to the recipients next February at the National Aboriginal Achievement Award Ceremony in Edmonton.
This year’s recipients have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to health, law, political science, culture, arts, among other disciplines. The recipients are leaders and visionaries in their communities and Canada.
The Government of Canada is a proud partner of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation that promotes, supports and celebrates Aboriginal people in Canada.
Again I would like to congratulate these extraordinary people on their achievements and I would also like to extend my gratitude to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation for building and expanding on opportunities for Aboriginal peoples.”
For more information, please contact:
Minister's Office
Moira Wolstenholme
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable John Duncan
819-997-0002
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
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