Symposium 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, delivered the opening address at the Creating Canada: from the Royal Proclamation of 1763 to Modern Treaties symposium on Monday, October 7, 2013. This event was hosted by the Land Claims Agreements Coalition. Mr. Kevin McKay, Executive Chairperson, Nisga’a Lisims Government, welcomed participants to the symposium.
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Ms. Cathy Towtongie, President, Nunavut Tunngavik, also delivered opening remarks.
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In his speech, the Governor General said: "The success of these agreements is our success as Canadians—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal alike. As with the historic treaties of friendship and alliance signed centuries ago, they are central to our evolution and to our shared future. Today, as in 1763, we must once again draw upon all we have in common and recognize our interdependence. If Canada is to achieve its potential, if we are to build the smarter, more caring society of which we dream, we must work together."
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The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, also addressed the audience.
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