First National Indigenous Defence Conference

The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

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Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliation.

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Defence Minister Bill Blair speaks at the inaugural National Indigenous Defence Conference in Ottawa

Blair was speaking today at the first national Indigenous defence conference in Ottawa, which involves Indigenous leaders, defence professionals and government talking about the impact of the military on Indigenous lands, stewardship and treaty rights.

Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department’s future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that’s consistent with reconciliation.

The conference is set to hear about Indigenous procurement, participation in the Armed Forces and what reconciliation looks like in those areas.

Bill Blair was speaking today at the first national Indigenous defence conference in Ottawa

Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliation.

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Bring community leaders into conversations about why certain things need to be done, rather than dictating to communities about what they should be doing better, he says.

 Mary Simon NIDC Speech

Developing meaningful partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is vital to our future. And conversations like today’s are important for building such partnerships.

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The National Indigenous Defence Conference represents a historic moment to honour the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the Canadian Armed Forces.