Minister Philpott Address to AFN Meetings

OTTAWA – Federal Minister Philpot addressed the Assembly of First Nations meeting in Ottawa on this week.
Here is the text of the Minister’s speech:
Greetings. Kwe. Bonjour.Thank you, Elder, for your opening drum song and prayer
Acknowledge that we are gathered on traditional Algonquin territoryAcknowledge the National Chief [other Chiefs, other dignitaries…]
I am pleased to be here at this Special Chiefs Assembly as the first minister of Indigenous Services.I feel privileged