Ceremonial Meeting with First Nations Leaders
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, hosted a ceremonial meeting with First Nations Leaders on Friday, January 11, 2013. The ceremonial meeting opened with a procession in the Ballroom.
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-002
During the procession, the Eagle staff was carried by Tyrone Tootoosis.
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-003
Ceremonial drumming was performed during the meeting.
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-006
Governor General exchanged tobacco with Regional Chief Perry Bellegarde.
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Other First Nations leaders also shared some of their concerns during the ceremonial meeting.
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-010
The Governor General delivered remarks on this occasion: "Let us all strive to build trust each day and in every way—and to encourage our colleagues to build with us. By seeking ways to build trust and continuing our work with open minds, we can balance our needs with our responsibilities toward each other. We can strike a balance between diversity and unity that will strengthen us as nations and as a nation."
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-013
Regional Chief Bellegarde also said a few words.
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0054-014