Order National Aboriginal Day Assignment

Order National Aboriginal Day Assignment
What is National Aboriginal Day (NAD)? Publication info: Prince Albert Daily Herald ; Prince Albert, Sask. [Prince Albert, Sask]20 June 2015: B5.
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ABSTRACT (ENGLISH) For generations, many Aboriginal peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near
this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. NAD was announced in
1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, after consultations and statements of support for such
a day were made by various Aboriginal groups. ° In 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood (now theAssembly of
First Nations) called for the creation of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day. ° In 1995, the Royal Commission on
Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples Day. ° The Sacred Assembly, a
national conference of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people chaired by Elijah Harper, called for a national holiday
to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples, also in 1995. WHEREAS the Constitution of Canada
recognizes the existing rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada; WHEREAS in the Constitution of Canada
“Aboriginal peoples of Canada” include the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada; WHEREAS the Aboriginal
peoples of Canada have made and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian society and it is
considered appropriate that there be, in each year, a day to mark and celebrate these contributions and to
recognize the different cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada; AND WHEREAS many Aboriginal peoples
celebrate the summer solstice, which has an important symbolism within their cultures; THEREFORE, His
Order National Aboriginal Day Assignment
Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern
Development, hereby directs that a proclamation do issue declaring June 21 of each year as “National Aboriginal
Day”. FULL TEXT June 21st is National Aboriginal Day (NAD), a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage,
diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian
Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural
practices and spiritual beliefs.
In co-operation with Aboriginal organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21st, the summer solstice,
for National Aboriginal Day. For generations, many Aboriginal peoples and communities have celebrated their
culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the
year.
What led to the creation of NAD?
NAD was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, after consultations and
statements of support for such a day were made by various Aboriginal groups.
°In 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood (now theAssembly of First Nations) called for the creation of National
Aboriginal Solidarity Day.
°In 1995, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples
Day.
°The Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people chaired by Elijah Harper,
called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples, also in 1995.
How does the Government of Canada support NAD?
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NAD is part of the Celebrate Canadaprogram, which also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian
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Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and Canada Day (July 1).
While all Government of Canada departments support NAD, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
(AANDC) and Canadian Heritage work together to promote it. AANDC provides resources and ideas for events,
while Canadian Heritage provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events.
Governor General’s Proclamation
National Aboriginal Day was recognized in 1996 by then Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, through a
proclamation.
National Aboriginal Day
A Proclamation
ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and
Territories QUEEN, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
TO ALL TO WHOM these Presents shall come or whom the same may in any way concern,
GREETING:
WHEREAS the Constitution of Canada recognizes the existing rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada;
WHEREAS in the Constitution of Canada “Aboriginal peoples of Canada” include the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples
of Canada;
WHEREAS the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have made and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian