Title: Minister of Immigration Celebrates Canada Day with Indigenous Focus
Toronto, July 1, 2024—Today, on Canada Day, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, marked the occasion by emphasizing the importance of understanding the histories and realities of Indigenous Peoples in shaping Canadian identity.
In a statement, Minister Miller highlighted the significance of celebrating freedoms and reflecting on the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. He emphasized the shared history, symbols, and values that define Canadians, with a special focus on the integral role of Indigenous Peoples as caretakers of the land.
Recognizing the necessity of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, Minister Miller stressed the importance of acknowledging the rights and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. As part of ongoing efforts to promote reconciliation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has collaborated with Indigenous creators to integrate Indigenous voices and experiences into citizenship ceremonies.
One such initiative is the video titled ‘Welcome, there is room,’ now featured at every citizenship ceremony nationwide. Minister Miller expressed his pleasure in attending a special citizenship ceremony at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, underscoring the emotional significance of witnessing newcomers taking their oath of citizenship.
Encouraging Canadians to participate in citizenship ceremonies in their communities, Minister Miller urged individuals to explore Canada Day celebrations and learn more about Indigenous Peoples and cultures. Emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism, he invited all to embrace the spirit of unity that defines Canadian identity.
As the day’s festivities unfold, Minister Miller’s message resonates—a call to honor the past, celebrate the present, and strive for an inclusive future. Happy Canada Day!
Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca
For media inquiries: Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
Toronto, July 1, 2024—Today, on Canada Day, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, marked the occasion by emphasizing the importance of understanding the histories and realities of Indigenous Peoples in shaping Canadian identity.
In a statement, Minister Miller highlighted the significance of celebrating freedoms and reflecting on the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. He emphasized the shared history, symbols, and values that define Canadians, with a special focus on the integral role of Indigenous Peoples as caretakers of the land.
Recognizing the necessity of advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, Minister Miller stressed the importance of acknowledging the rights and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. As part of ongoing efforts to promote reconciliation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has collaborated with Indigenous creators to integrate Indigenous voices and experiences into citizenship ceremonies.
One such initiative is the video titled ‘Welcome, there is room,’ now featured at every citizenship ceremony nationwide. Minister Miller expressed his pleasure in attending a special citizenship ceremony at the Rogers Centre before the Toronto Blue Jays’ Canada Day game, underscoring the emotional significance of witnessing newcomers taking their oath of citizenship.
Encouraging Canadians to participate in citizenship ceremonies in their communities, Minister Miller urged individuals to explore Canada Day celebrations and learn more about Indigenous Peoples and cultures. Emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism, he invited all to embrace the spirit of unity that defines Canadian identity.
As the day’s festivities unfold, Minister Miller’s message resonates—a call to honor the past, celebrate the present, and strive for an inclusive future. Happy Canada Day!
Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca
For media inquiries: Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
