National Inuit Leader Mary Simon Congratulates New INAC Minister

August 6, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Inuit Leader Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, welcomes Minister John Duncan to the portfolio of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. “I look forward to meeting with Minister Duncan at the earliest opportunity and working with him on the issues that are important to Canadian Inuit,” she said.

“I would also like to acknowledge the work of Chuck Strahl during his time as Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and wish him well in his new portfolio. During his term, Inuit have made progress on important issues and I personally have developed a great respect for him.”

Contact:
Patricia D’Souza
Senior Communications Officer
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
613/292-4482; dsouza@itk.ca