Minister Geoffrey Kelley addresses members at the Annual General Assembly of Makivik Corporation
QUÉBEC, April 7, 2006 – Mr. Geoffrey Kelley, Minister for Native Affairs, today gave a speech to the members of Makivik Corporation gathered for their Annual General Assembly in Kangirsuk, Nunavik.
Mr. Kelley began by taking stock of the last year from the standpoint of relations between the Government of Québec and the Inuit of Nunavik. He went on to underscore the financing of several projects within the context of the Sanarrutik Agreement.
Finally, the Minister drew a portrait of the main subjects that will be on the agenda in 2006-2007, notably the conclusion of an agreement in preparation for the establishment of a new form of government in Nunavik.
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Claire Rémillard
Press secretary
Office of Minister Geoffrey Kelley
Telephone: 418 643-4980
