OTTAWA, ONTARIO (June 21, 2020) - The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs issued the following statement to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day today:
"Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the unique histories, cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities. Our country has been, and will continue to be, shaped by their knowledge, determination, resiliency and leadership.
Normally, we would gather in person in communities across Canada to honour and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The realities of COVID-19 have meant that the way we celebrate in 2020 is different than in past years, though we can still learn from stories, share in traditions and culture in new ways that keep us together and connected, even though we are apart.
