Matters of Common Interest Discussed at Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable

The Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable was held today in Conne River and hosted by Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi.

Participating in the discussions were Indigenous leaders representing Indigenous Governments and Organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Hononourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

The roundtable opened on November 20 with a reception at the community centre.

Discussion at the roundtable included:

Statements by Indigenous Leaders; and
A presentation on Health Transformation and Well-Being.

Quotes
“I am grateful for the meaningful discussions we had today on a wide range of topics. Today was an opportunity for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to listen to the views, concerns and aspirations of Leaders who represent Indigenous Governments and Organizations, people and communities.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“The opportunity to share ideas and exchange experiences was an important step on the continuing path of Reconciliation. Our thanks go to Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe and the Miawpukek First Nation for providing a warm welcome to representatives of Indigenous Governments and Organizations and the Provincial Government.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister for Labrador Affairs

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L-R: Western Vice-Chief Jenny Brake, Qalipu First Nation; Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture; Todd Russell, President, NunatuKavut Community Council; Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; Chief Brendan Mitchell, Qalipu First Nation; Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation; Andrew John, General Manager, Miawpukek First Nation; Central Vice-Chief Andy Barker, Qalipu First Nation; Dr. Stewart MacNeil and Cory LaSaga, No’kmaq Village (Flat Bay Band). Missing from photo were: Stacey Howse, St. John’s First Light Friendship Centre; Dr. Amy Hudson, NunatuKavut Community Council; Patrick Park Tighe, People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre; and Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe, Miawpukek First Nation. Representatives of the Labrador Friendship Centre and the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network participated in the Roundtable virtually. Due to scheduling circumstances, the Newfoundland Native Women’s Association, the Mi’kmaq First Nation Assembly of Newfoundland, and the AnânauKatiget Tumingit Regional Inuit Women’s Association were not able to be represented at the Roundtable.

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