Governor General will deliver opening remarks at first National Indigenous Defence Conference

November 26, 2024

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference.

The Governor General will speak on reconciliation in the context of national defence to open the conference, which will be attended by Indigenous leaders, defence professionals and government representatives.

Date:              Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time:              8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Location:       Barney Danson Theatre, Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

Notes for media:

  • To guarantee your access to the event, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with Jada Yee jyee@onehoop.ca.
  • Photos of the event taken by the Governor General’s official photographer can be made available upon request.

About the National Indigenous Defence Conference
The National Indigenous Defence Conference is an initiative dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration and reconciliation between Indigenous communities and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Find information about the National Indigenous Defence Conference

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