|
I rise in this hon. House today to acknowledge a
National Day of Action in support of First Nations
people which is taking place all across the country and
is organized by Canadian students.
Mr. Speaker, I also want to congratulate the efforts
of Aboriginal youth at Memorial University for
organizing a call for action on this date as well.
Mr. Speaker, I was proud to attend a breakfast this
morning that was hosted by the Canadian Students’
Union in collaboration with the Aboriginal Resource
Centre, in an effort to raise awareness of issues facing
Aboriginal people and communities. I was delighted with
the great turnout as well as the demonstrated commitment
and spirit of the Aboriginal youth and students that
were in attendance.
Mr. Speaker, today is meant to acknowledge the First
Peoples of our land. In this Province we have about
24,000 Aboriginal people. It is an important day to show
our support and to stand united to draw attention to
their issues.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
recognizing the second annual National Day of Action in
support of all Aboriginals and to offer congratulations
to Melissa Penney and Daniel Smith of the Canadian
Federation of Students for their efforts in organizing
this event in Newfoundland and Labrador today.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
