Just in from the Governor General’s press office:
Planned Scenario for the Ceremonial Meeting with First Nations Leaders
on Friday, January 11, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall
- Upon their arrival at Rideau Hall, First Nations Leaders will be greeted by the Governor General.
- The ceremonial meeting will open with a procession in the Ballroom, followed by a smudging ceremony and a prayer performed by Elder Bob “Seven Crows” Bourdon and his spouse.
- The Governor General will address the First Nations Leaders.
- Members of the First Nations will also deliver remarks.
- The ceremony will conclude once all formal exchange have taken place.
- The expected duration for the ceremony is 90 minutes.
Categories: Aboriginal Affairs
Then we will all head to The Chateau Laurier to have a beer with Chief Spence.
Suspect Sharon Johnston, Wife-of GG David will have
laid on something to eat and drink after the ceremony,
maybe offering the now-politically-correct ‘Indians’
representatives and wives if included,tour of Rideau
Hall, just as with other dignitaries.
Our hope is the native Drum beats will be responded
to by the Bagpipes, surely our national instrument…
“The Flowers of the Forest” seem suitable ?