Photo Gallery - 2008

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Minister Strahl with Metis National Council (MNC) President Clement Chartier

November 28, 2008
Minister Strahl meets with Metis National Council (MNC) President Clement Chartier to discuss details of the Metis Nation Protocol

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, the Honourable Paul Okalik and Paul Kaludjak

September 5, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, the Honourable Paul Okalik, Premier of Nunavut, and Paul Kaludjak, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, today signed a Protocol that moves Nunavut one step closer to assuming province-like resource management responsibilities.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, the Honourable Michael Miltenberger and Chief Steven Kotchea

July 14, 2008
Fort Liard, Northwest Territories - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, joined the Honourable Michael Miltenberger, Deputy Premier of the Government of the Northwest Territories and Chief Steven Kotchea of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation in an important signing ceremony signifying the start of land claim negotiations.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, the Honourable Chuck Strahl and Mr. Shawn Atleo

June 18, 2008
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is joined by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians and Mr. Shawn Atleo, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, British Columbia, for the Royal Assent of the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.

Minister Strahl and Tsleil-Waututh Chief Leah George-Wilson

June 13, 2008
Minister Strahl and Tsleil-Waututh Chief Leah George-Wilson at the signing of the conclusion of Olympic Legacy Agreements with the Musqueam First Nation and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation which will help ensure that Aboriginal people share in the economic, social and cultural benefits of hosting the 2010 Winter Games.

Minister Strahl at the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding

May 21, 2008
Minister Strahl at the signing of an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Province of B.C. and the First Nations Leadership Council, agreeing to work together to develop a comprehensive approach to improve housing for First Nations communities, individuals and families both on and off reserve.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl and Joanna Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

April 23, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and non-Status Indians, and Joanna Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, celebrates the settlement of a specific claim regarding the Canadian Pacific Right of Way.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl and Steven Fletcher

April 15, 2008
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, and Steven Fletcher, Parliamentary Secretary, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announce a $330 million two-year investment in a First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan.

A New Relationship Between the James Bay Cree and Government of Canada

February 21, 2008
Through Partnership, a New Relationship Between the James Bay Cree and Government of Canada is Now a Reality.