Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo to announce call to
action on First Nations education

OTTAWA, June 7 /CNW Telbec/ - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will deliver the convocation address to the Faculty of Education at Nipissing University June 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the education centre gymnasium.

Please join National Chief Atleo, Nipissing First Nation Deputy Chief June Commanda and students from Nbiising Secondary School for a press conference following convocation. At this media availability, National Chief Atleo will deliver a call to action on First Nations education, speaking to the role of First Nations, other governments, education institutions and the public and private sector in advancing First Nations education.

    
    MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

    DATE:        Wednesday June 9, 2010

    TIME:        2:00 p.m.

    LOCATION:    Nbiising Secondary School, Room 66
                 469 Couchie Memorial Drive, Nipissing First Nation -
                 North Bay, ON
    

The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.

For further information: Jenna Young, Communications Officer, Assembly of First Nations, [phone] ext 401, [phone] mobile, [email protected]