10 anniversary...level. For example, we must recall the Cayuga Chief Deskaheh who travelled to Geneva in 1924 in order to address the League of Nations so that the voice of Indigenous

Programmation officielleProgrammation officielle

10th anniversaryof the United Nations Declaration

on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

SEPTEMBER 12-13th 2017MONTRÉAL, QC

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“Then we went to the League of Nations at Geneva with its covenant to protect little peoples and to enforce respect for treaties by its members and we spent a whole year patiently waiting but got no hearing.”

— Levi General « Deskaheh » (1873-1925), Cayuga Chief who pursued efforts for the League of Nations (now the United Nations) in Geneva to recognize the sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee

The UN document on the rights of Indigenous peoples is the culmination of decades of struggles for the recognition of Indigenous rights within the international community. While we celebrate the 10th anniversary of its adoption, it is worth commemorating the work of pioneers and leaders who have fought to defend their rights on an international level. For example, we must recall the Cayuga Chief Deskaheh who travelled to Geneva in 1924 in order to address the League of Nations so that the voice of Indigenous peoples could be heard. The work had started but not until 1957 did that concept of indigenous rights take form in the first international legal instrument relative to protection of Indigenous peoples., Convention 107 of the ILO, (updated in 1989 by Convention n°169). It would take another 50 years, after 12 years of intense discussions, for the Declaration to be finally adopted by the UN General Assembly, marking a new era in the protection of the rights of Indigenous peoples. Since then, the four countries that voted against, including Canada, have inversed their positions and now support the Declaration.

Today, the Declaration is the most complete international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. It establishes a universal framework for minimal standards for survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world and details current standards for human rights and basic freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of Indigenous peoples.

September 13th 2007 was a fundamental day for the rights of the Indigenous peoples of the world, a day on which the UN, States and Indigenous peoples opened the path to healing and reconciliation. A high-level commemoration was warranted, in particular in Montréal which is celebrating its 375th anniversary and in the year that also coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Canadian federation.

SOURCE: UN, Social policy and development division, Indigenous Peoples

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It is with great pleasure and pride that we are gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Through the program activities, we would like to honor the tireless efforts made to ensure that the rights of Indigenous peoples are recognized by States. We are proud of this Declaration, which is the result of long-term struggles for the recognition, protection and exercise of our rights, customs and values. Although much remains to be done for full implementation, we can say today that the last ten

years have been marked by monumental changes in the will of the international community to promote the rights, cultures, languages, dignity and well-being of Indigenous peoples throughout the world. I am particularly pleased to have among us people who were at the forefront of the work that led to its adoption by the United Nations in 2007.

During this event, we also look to the future by proudly giving voice to young people who are undertaking the promotion of our rights. It is by looking to the future, while remembering the past, that we will be able to see reconciliation with Indigenous peoples happening, a movement that is increasingly being intensified by concrete actions, such as those undertaken by Montreal, the metropolis of reconciliation.

I would like to thank all the participants. Your commitment motivates us to continue the vital work for the recognition of our rights, for reconciliation and for a better future for our Nations.

Happy 10th Anniversary to everyone!Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador

To all participants, welcome to Montréal, the Metropolis of Living Together.

It is with great pride that Ville de Montréal has officially endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. But with this feeling of pride, there also come responsibilities. More than ever, cities have a crucial re to play in Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and there can be no Reconciliation without respect for rights. We have come together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Declaration, underlining Montréal’s international

status and also affirming the pivotal re we wish to play in implementing human rights and the rights of Indigenous peoples on a daily basis.

I wish you enriching and inspiring discussions and encounters.

Long live Montréal!

Denis CoderreMayor of Montréal

It is a great privilege for the Canadian commission for UNESCO to be associated with the Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rigths of Indigenous Peoples in Montréal. This educational and festive event placed under the aegis of the Commission and UNESCO, the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture, underlines the culmination of decades of struggles and efforts to win recognitionfor the individual and collective rights of Indigenous peoples throughout the world. This anniversary also reminds us that much remains to be done and that we all have the responsibility to work

towards full recognition of the rights and aspirations of our Indigenous partners.

The Commission remains firmly resolved to mobilize its members and partners to advance the values and principles underlying the Declaration . As several have recalled, it must provide a framework for our collective efforts towards reconciliation. The Commission is already actively implementing partnerships and initiatives that will provide concrete results and help strengthen ties with Indigenous peoples throughout the land.

The Commission is also working with its Canadian and international partners to create conditions so Indigenous people can access UNESCO’s various programs, given the rôle they can play in showcasing and ensuromg outreach of cultures, knowledge and perspectives that are essential to build more sustainable futures.

Happy celebrations and it is a pleasure to work alongside all our partners to support implementation of the Declaration.

Niá:wen, Sébastien Goupil, Secretary-General, Canadian Commission for UNESCO

Odile Joannette is a determined Innu and a dedicated Quebec activist who has been defending and promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, as well as working towards the improvement of their living conditions for almost 20 years.

Actively involved in numerous key projects, ranging from cultural and artistic initiatives to academic, political and corporate ventures; she advocates for inclusion, justice and respect of First Peoples and contributes to their increased representation.

Gifted in communications, public relations, and management, Odile shares her expertise with several organizations, boards of directors, and consultative tables. She is a member of the Ordre de Montréal and sits on the Board of the Society for the 375th Anniversary Celebration; she is a Founding Member and Administrator of DestiNATIONS: Carrefour International of Indigenous Arts and Cultures, as well as of the Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy NETWORK and has recently joined the Board of the Montreal Aboriginal Health Centre. Odile also worked for Quebec Native Women and was the Assistant Director at the opening of Montreal’s first Aboriginal childcare centre.

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ELDER KEVIN DEER and Drummers Buffalo Hat Singers

MR. DENIS CODERRE Mayor of Montreal

MR. GHISLAIN PICARD Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL)

MR. SÉBASTIEN GOUPIL Secretary General, Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO)

MS. FRANCE CHRÉTIEN-DESMARAIS President, Society for the Celebrations of Montreal’s 375th Aniversary

MR. GEOFFREY KELLEY Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Government of Québec

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JUSTIN TRUDEAU Prime Minister, Government of Canada (video)

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE MONTRÉAL

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12th, 2017

Room 720-725

MASTER OF CEREMONY

MS. ODILE JOANNETTEDirector, Partnerships and Communications, AFNQL-First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec

5 :15 - 5 :45 PM Welcome and Registration5 :45 - 6 :20 PM Opening Prayer and Remarks

6 :20 - 6 :45 PM Keynote Speakers

6 :45 - 8 :00 PM Cocktail Reception

MR. PHOOLMAN CHAUDHARY (NEPAL) Vice-President of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

MS VIVIANE MICHEL President, Quebec Native Women

PHOOLMAN CHAUDHARY Vice Chair, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)My ethnic identity is THARU indigenous peoples which community has been living in the Terai and inner Terai since ancient time with the second largest indigenous peoples which comprise 6.75% of the total population of Nepal, according to CBS data (2001/2002). It is my honor to introduce myself as one of the Senior Tharu Indigenous Peoples Activist with significant involvement, nearly 2 decades of active engagement in issue of indigenous people’s rights. I have exemplary contribution in movement of bonded labor (Kamaiya System) know as slavery system in Nepal while the Government of Nepal declared on 17th July 2000. Currently, I’m serving as a Vice Chairperson at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). Meanwhile, I’ve been elected as an Expert Member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues for the term 2017-2019 representing from Asia Region. Additionally, I also represent for the UN-OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2015, awarded by UN-OHCHR, Switzerland. On behalf of UNPFII, I’m representing for the Global Steering Committee of the Indigenous Peoples’ Forum at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) too.

SPEAKERS

VIVIANE MICHELPresident, Quebec Native WomenViviane is an Innu woman, a woman of culture and tradition, bearing great pride in her people. She has become an activist in her community, Maliotenam. She is biligual, French and Innu, and a woman of tradition who takes great pride in valuing the traditional practices of her nation and promote respect for the identity and cultural of Indigenous nations and women. She was Innu Nation director for Québec Native Women, grouping the 9 Innu communities for a 6-year term from 2004 to 2012. She was elected vice-president of Quebec Native Women in 2010-2012 and as presient of Quebec Native Women from 2012 to 2016.

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ELDER KEVIN DEER AND DRUMMERS BUFFALO HAT SINGERS

MR. ARMAND MACKENZIE Innu Lawyer

An encounter of Leaders

CHIEF GHISLAIN PICARD

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE PAUL MARTIN Premier ministre du Canada de 2003 à 2006 et Ministre des Finances de 1993 à 2002

Montreal-Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre’s announcement on reconciliation measures and actions taken by the City of Montreal with Indigenous peoples.

GRAND CHIEF JOE NORTON Mohawk Council of Kahnawake

GRAND CHIEF SERGE SIMON Mohawk Council of Kanesatake

CHIEF KAREN LORAN Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

PLACE VAUQUELIN

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2017

275 Notre-Dame East, Montréal

9:00 - 9:30 AM Welcome and Guests Registration9:30 - 9:40 AM Opening Prayer

9:40 - 10:00 AM Remarks from the Mohawk Nation

10:00 - 10:30 AM The Milestones of the Declaration

10:30 - 11:00 AM A story of rights : The Journey, the Path and the Progress

11:00 - 11:30 AM Montreal: Metropolis of Reconciliation

11:45 - 12:00 AM Scrum (room 512e)

8:00 - 8:30 AM Reconciliation Ceremony organized by the City of Montreal8:30 - 8:45 AM Walk towards the Palais des congrès de Montréal

NOTE : All registered participants are invited to this ceremony and will then walk to the Palais des congrès de Montréal (5 minutes walk).

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE MONTRÉALRoom 511

PAUL MARTINPrime Minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006 and Minister of Finance from 1993 to 2002

During his tenure as Minister of Finance, he erased Canada’s deficit, subsequently recording five consecutive budget surpluses and set Canada’s debt-to-GDP ratio on a steady downward track. In 1999 he was named inaugural chair of the G20 Finance Ministers.As Prime Minister, he introduced a ten year plan to improve health care and reduce wait times; signed agreements with the provinces and territories to establish the first national early learning and child care program and created a new financial deal for Canada’s municipalities. Under his leadership the Canadian Government reached an historic deal with Aboriginal people of Canada to eliminate the existing funding gaps in health, education and housing known as the Kelowna Accord.After leaving politics, Mr. Martin created the CAPE Fund and founded the Martin Family Initiative (MFI). The mission of MFI is to walk alongside Indigenous experts, communities and leaders to ensure that the educational opportunities from birth through to secondary school for Indigenous children are as good as any in the country and are culturally appropriate.Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The CSL Group Inc.

ARMAND MACKENZIEVice-President, Government and Stakeholders Relations Tata Steel Minerals Canada LimitedArmand MacKenzie has been a consultant on legal issues for the Innu Nation in Quebec/Labrador most of his life. He was born in Labrador, where his parents and grandparents taught him how to hunt and live off the land. He later became interested in human rights issues and graduated from Law School at the University of Ottawa. As a lawyer, he had a private practice for fifteen years working for the Aboriginal communities, while being involved in land claims negotiations in Quebec. For 25 years, he campaigned internationally for greater Innu self-determination, representing the Innu Council of Nitassinan at the United Nations, UNESCO, OAS and at the CBD. He also participated in the drafting and negotiations of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and also in the drafting and negotiations of the Inter-American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.He is now with Tata Steel Minerals Canada working as a special advisor for the CEO&MD, acting as the Company’s Vice-President on Government and Stakeholders Relations.

SPEAKERS

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DRUMMERS BUFFALO HAT SINGERS

CONFERENCE BY RIO TINTO ALCAN - ACTIONS GEARED TO RE-SPECTING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

MR. STÉPHANE LEBLANC Executive Director, Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium

Points of view – Contributing to the recognition of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

MR. MICHEL JEAN, MODERATOR VA Nouvelles Anchor, Reporter and Innu Author

MS. SOPHIE BROCHU President and Chief Executive Officer, Gaz Métro

MR. JOHN PARISELLA Senior Advisor, Strategy and Business Outreach, NATIONAL Public Relations, former Delegate General of the Québec Government Office in New York


12:00 - 12:45 PM Opening of the luncheon

12:45 - 13:05 PM The ambassador’s tribune : Solidarity of Allies

13:10 - 13:25 PM Corporate inspirations : Business Leadership


JOHN PARISELLA Senior Advisor, Strategy and Business OutreachJohn Parisella joined NATIONAL (Montréal) on January 23rd, 2017 as special adviser for strategy and outreach. More recently, he occupied the rôle of executive director of Campus Montréal, for the major fundraising campaign for HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal and Université wde Montréal. He is the author of several publications, a speaker at many public forums, and co-author of the book Election: Made in USA pubished in 2004 and 2008, and of the book, La politique dans la peau, published in November 2015. He has acted as a political analyist with many media throughout Canada and is a political analyst on U.S. Politics with Société Radio-Canada. From 2009 to 2012, he served as Quebec’s delegate general in New York – Washington. John Parisella was named an Officer of the Ordre national du Québec en 2016 and has been a Member of the Order of Canada since January 2017.

SOPHIE BROCHU President and Chief Executive Officer, Gaz MétroMs Brochu has worked in the energy industry for 30 years. A graduate in Economics at Laval University, she undertook her career in 1987, at SOQUIP (Société québécoise d’initiatives pétrolières). In 1997, she joined Gaz Métro as Vice-President, Business Development. After holding various positions within this company, she became President and Chief Executive Officer, positions she has held since 2007. Ms Brochu sits on the boards of Bank of Montreal, Bell Canada and BCE Inc. Ms Brochu is actively involved with Centraide of Greater Montreal, serving, among other roles, as co-chair of that organization’s 2010 annual campaign. She chairs the board of Forces Avenir, which encourages and celebrates student community involvement. She is also a co-founder of “Ruelle de l’Avenir,” an organization that encourages students in the Centre-Sud and Hochelaga neighbourhoods to remain in school. Ms Brochu is a Member of the Order of Canada

MICHEL JEANAfter a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology and a master’s in history, Michel began his radio career, at CJSO in Sorel. A few months later he went on to TV: first, at the Radio-Nord network in Rouyn-Noranda, then in 1988 with Radio-Canada in Regina, where he became parliamentary correspondent at the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. From 1990 to 1995, he worked for the public corporation in Toronto, Montréal and Québec City. In 1995, he became broadcast head of Québec en direct, at the Réseau de l’information, where for eight years he covered the great events which have marked Québec. In 2002, Michel became a national reporter at Téléjournal/Le Point, where he covered many major international events. Now Mr Jean has the pleasure of co-hosting the J.E. Program alongside Annie Gagnon. This weekly investigative magazine provides him the opportunity to continue asking many questions.

SPEAKERS

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Roundtable of young Indigenous warriors – Visions for tomorrow

MS. JENNIFER O’BOMSAWIN, MODERATOR Political Science Student and Young Huron-Wendat and Abenaki Activist

SAMIAN Anishinabe Rapper, Actor, Photographer

MS. MÉLISSA MOLLEN DUPUIS Innu, Idle No More Activist

MR. EMILIO WAWATIE Wapikoni Mobile Anishinabe Filmmaker

MS. CLAUDIA PETIQUAY Atikamekw, Youth Representative of the AFNQL Youth Network

Roundtable of Indigenous pathfinders – The Geneva experience

MS. MONIKA ILLE, MODERATOR Executive Director, Programming and Scheduling, APTN

MR. KENNETH DEER Political activist and newspaper editor, heavily involved in the Indigenous international movement at the United Nations in Geneva

MR. ROMÉO SAGANASH Eeyou, NDP, Member of Parliament, Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou

MS. JENNIFER PRESTON Indigenous Rights program coordinator for Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC)

MS. MARIE WILSON Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 2009-2015

MR. SÉBASTIEN GOUPIL Secretary General, CCUNESCO – Summary of the discussions

MR. GHISLAIN PICARD Chief of the AFNQL


13:45 - 12:50 PM Introduction to Round Tables13:50 - 15:00 PM Loud and pour : The Next Decade

15:00 - 15:15 PM Break15:15 - 17:00 PM 46 Articles : Defending our Rights

17:00 - 17:15 PM Closing Remarks

19:30 - 21:30 PM The Voice of Nations Show in Old Port of Montréal


JENNIFER O’BOMSAWINStudent at the University of Sherbrooke at the École de politique appliquée and graduate of Kiuna, Jennifer is a young activist and defender of Indigenous interests. She earned a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her commitment; she is involved in several youth organisations and events. She was president of the Assembly of First Nations National Youth Council from 2016 to 2017 and also spokesperson for the Assembly of First Nations of Québec-Labrador First Nations Youth Council.

SAMIANSinger-songwriter from Pikogan, a small Algonquin community which is an enclave in the city of Amos, in Abitibi-Temiscamingue. He conquered his audience, by proudly bearing his colours; the colours of an entire people, the so-called “invisible” people that he called “invincible” and for whom he demanded respect and recognition. Their voices express a history hundreds of centuries old, in the present tense. The Metis rapper delivers his poetry with a warrior’s soul.

MÉLISSA MOLLEN DUPUIS

Innu Nation member from Ekuanitshit, Melissa share the richness of the Innu culture through 15 years of experience in the cultural activities sector with First Nations organisations including the First Nations Garden and more recently Native Montreal. In 2012, with Widia Larivière, she initiated the Quebec branch of the Idle No More movement. In 2014, she was appointed Board President of Wapikoni Mobile, in 2015 she was granted the Hommage – 40 ans de la Charte des droits et libertés Award from the Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse.

EMILIO WAWATIE

Anishnabe from Barrier Lake, Emilio is currently studying music at Concordia University. Emilio is an activist, musician and a filmmaker with Wapikoni Mobile. Being deeply rooted in his culture has played a big role in both his development as a person and as an artist. He does his best to be involved and to keep close ties with all the communities he has lived in, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. In 2017, he received the Imagine Canada Award of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

CLAUDIA PETIQUAY

Claudia is a 23-year-old Atikamewk-innu woman. She comes from the community of Wemotaci and is now undertaking CEGEP studies as La Tuque to eventually study in the field of social work. In addition to her studies and her family life with her spouse and two children, she is involved in her region. She is youth representative on La Tuque’s Native Friendship Centre board. Just recently, she was chosen as the Québec youth representative on the National Indigenous Youth Council. She has also become a spokesperson for AFNQL.

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MONIKA ILLEMonika has built a rich and diverse background during her nearly 28 years in the broadcasting industry. She has also worked with Quebec Native Women in Montreal and the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa. Ms. Ille is a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. She sits on the Quebec Board of Directors of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and is an industry adjudicator on the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council – Quebec Regional Panel.

KENNETH DEERDr. Deer has been active in promoting and defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the UN system for thirty years. He participated in the Working Group on the Draft Declaration, which elaborated and edited the Declaration prior to its adoption by the UN General Assembly in 2007. He contributed to the debate about the rights in the Declaration and organized the Indigenous Peoples Preparatory Meetings which were important for Indigenous representatives to prepare and strategize for meetings with states.

ROMÉO SAGANASHRomeo Saganash is from the Cree community of Waswanipi and has been a Member of Parliament since 2011. He is NDP critic for Indig-enous and Northern Affairs. In 1989 he became the first Cree gradu-ate to obtain a Bachelor of Laws in Quebec. He has served as Deputy Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Cree and Director of Quebec Relations and International Affairs. He also he chaired the James Bay Advisory Committee on the Environment. In 1985, Romeo founded the Cree Nation Youth Council. He has spent his life working to uphold hu-man rights.

JENNIFER PRESTONJennifer participated in United Nations Working Groups that developed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and ensured intensive lobbying for the adoption of the Declaration in Geneva and in New York. Her current work aims the implementation of the Declaration. She works with Indigenous Peoples representatives and States in various regions of the world, including the UN Permanent Forum and the UN expert mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous peoples.

MARIE WILSONCommisionner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2009-2015). Marie Wilson has more than 30 years of professional experience as an award-winning journalist, trainer, and senior executive manager. She has also been a university lecturer, a high school teacher in Africa, a senior executive manager in both federal and territorial Crown Corporations, and an independent contractor and consultant in journalism, program evaluation, and project management.

SPEAKERS

THE VOICE OF NATIONS:A MUSICAL WORLD TOURIN THE HEART OF MONTRÉAL

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and let yourself be enchanted by Indigenous drums, dances and songs from all over the world. A magnificent show – hosted by Charles Bender and Nadine St-Louis – to celebrate diversity and discover Indigenous cultures!

September 13th 2017, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PMQuai Jacques-Cartier (Old Port of Montréal)

With several renowned Indigenous artists:DJ Ziibiwan, Tundra Circus, ensemble de percussions PÉ NA RUA, Chloé Sainte-Marie et Joséphine Bacon, Doussou Koulibaly, Florent Vollant, IntiKilla!, la troupe de danse Suvd, Maïssa Camara et sa troupe, Moe Clark et Nina Segalowitz, accompagnées de Marianne Trudel, Moose Town Singers, Natasha Kanapé Fontaine accompagnée de Tomas Furey, Sandrine Masse-Savard, The Jerry Cans, Whakatōpū Kotahi

Assemblée des Premières NationsQuébec-Labrador

WelcomeOpening Prayer and RemarksKeynote SpeakersCocktail Reception

Reconciliation CeremonyRemarks from the Mohawk NationKeynote SpeakersRoundtables

The Voice of Nations Show, 5:30 to 9:30 PM

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12th, 2017


PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE MONTRÉALRoom 720- 725

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE MONTRÉALRoom 511- 510

OLD PORT OF MONTRÉALQuai Jacques-Cartier

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10 anniversary...level. For example, we must recall the Cayuga Chief Deskaheh who travelled to Geneva in 1924 in order to address the League of Nations so that the voice of Indigenous