Kahnawake, Quebec — Please note that Indigenous Services Canada, the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) and its 22 member communities will sign a regional education agreement.
For the occasion, the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Ghislain Picard, Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, John Martin, Chief of Gesgapegiag and Chief responsible for education, as well as that Kahsennenhawe Sky–Deer, Grand Chief of Kahnawà:ke, will speak at a press conference. They will be accompanied by the chiefs and grand chiefs of the member communities of the FNEC, as well as the director general, Denis Gros-Louis.
This historic agreement will promote the academic success of First Nations students in Quebec. It will ensure quality education according to the models, priorities and realities of Aboriginal communities, while promoting their cultures and languages.
The details of the agreement will be revealed at a press conference. A formal signing ceremony will follow the announcement.
Date : July 14, 2022
Hour : The press conference will begin at 10 a.m. (ET). Media are invited to attend the official signing ceremony which will follow at 11:00 a.m. (ET).
Lieu :
Kahnawà:ke Survival School
Route 132 E
Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0
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