The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join Leaders of Indigenous Governments and Organizations for the Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable tomorrow (Tuesday, October 12) at 9:00 a.m. Premier Furey will be joined by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, Leaders of Indigenous Governments and Organizations, the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety.

The Roundtable will take place at Greenwood Inn and Suites, 48 West Street, Corner Brook.

The Premier, ministers and participating Indigenous Leaders will hold a media availability at 2:45 p.m.

Physical distancing and other public health guidelines will be in place.

The Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable provides an opportunity for the Provincial Government to collaborate with Indigenous leaders on matters of mutual interest.

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Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca

Allan Bock
Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
709-896-4449, 899-6446
allanbock@gov.nl.ca