Media Advisory - Tsawwassen First Nation - June 21, 2010 - National
Aboriginal Day

VANCOUVER, June 18 /CNW/ -

    
    1) Minister Abbott Addresses TFN Legislative Assembly
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    -  9:30 - 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 21 (National Aboriginal Day)

    Location:
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    -   1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen

    Purpose:
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    -   To celebrate the partnership between the BC and Tsawwassen First
        Nation governments.

    Participants:
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    -   TFN Legislative Assembly; Tsawwassen First Nation (Chief Kim Baird),
        Government of B.C., (Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister
        George Abbott).

    Technical:
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    -   Media audio feeds.
    -   Cameras are allowed in the Tsawwassen Legislature.

    2) TFN Industrial Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
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    -   12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 21 (rain or shine)

    Location:
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    -   Corner of 41B and 27B Avenue, Tsawwassen, just off Deltaport Way.

    Purpose:
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    -   To celebrate the beginning of the launch of Tsawwassen First Nation's
        new industrial park.
    -   To recognize the contribution of federal and provincial governments
        to the development of Tsawwassen Gateway Logistics Centre, TFN's
        first major development since becoming a true self-governing First
        Nation in 2009.

    Participants:
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    -   Tsawwassen First Nation (Chief Kim Baird), Government of B.C.
        (Transportation Minister Shirley Bond) and Government of Canada
        (TBA).

    Technical:
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    -   Media audio feeds, lighting in tent, generator power.
    -   Note: wear footwear appropriate for packed dirt.
    -   Parking on-site.
    -   Lunch will be available.
    

For further information: Bruce Rozenhart - 778-888-7868 (Cell)