Media Advisory - Minister Bennett to mark 10th anniversary of the Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools with Healing Ceremony and Announcement followed by Commemorative Statement in Parliament

OTTAWA, June 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Legacy of Hope Foundation will host a healing ceremony and launch a new commemorative exhibition at the Canadian Museum of History on the occasion of the 10^th anniversary of the Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools.

Date: Monday June 11, 2018

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (EDT)

Location:
Haida Hall
Canadian Museum of History
100, Laurier Street
Gatineau (Quebec) K1A 0M8

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett and the Honourable Jane Philpott will then deliver brief remarks to commemorate the 10^th anniversary of the Apology in the Foyer of the House of Commons. A brief media availability will take place after their remarks.

Date: Monday June 11, 2018

Time: 10:20 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EDT)

Location:
Foyer of the House of Commons
Parliament Hill
Ottawa (Ontario)

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James Fitz-Morris, Director of Communications and Issues Management, Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, 819-997-0002; Teresa Edwards, Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel, Legacy of Hope Foundation, 613-237-4806, extension 303; INAC Media Relations, 819-953-1160, [email protected]