Governor General to Present First Nations and Metis Communities with Commemorative War of 1812 Medal and Banner
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/24/12 -- His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over the War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony for 48 First Nations and Metis communities with a heritage link to the War of 1812, on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 10 a.m., in the Rideau Hall Ballroom. On this occasion, His Excellency, accompanied by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will present each community with a Commemorative War of 1812 medal and banner.
"The diverse Aboriginal warriors and British and French-speaking soldiers and militias who fought alongside one another in the War of 1812 remind us that Canada is our common ground, and that we are stronger when we work together," said the Governor General. "I am looking forward to commemorating the essential contributions of First Nations and Metis communities to this important chapter in our history."
This recognition ceremony will help to mark the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, an important milestone in the lead-up to the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, in 2017. The list of the communities being recognized at this ceremony is enclosed.
More information on events and activities commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 is available at .
Members of the media who wish to cover this ceremony must be accredited with the Parliamentary Press Gallery. For more information, please contact Mr. Terry Guillon, Chief of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery at 613-992-4511 or .
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List of First Nations and Metis Communities to be honoured at the War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony
Contacts:
Julie Rocheleau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
Media Relations
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
819-953-1160
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Datum: 24.10.2012 - 08:48 Uhr
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