First Nations leaders have been invited to a top-level meeting of federal and provincial officials in Canada.
This is the first time that Native leaders will attend a First Ministers' Meeting. Prime Minister Paul Martin said he hopes to discuss ways to improve the lives of Native people.
The meeting will take place in Kelowna, British Columbia, next month.
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For first time PM invites First Nations leaders to top meeting
(CBC 10/21)
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Prime Minister invites Premiers, Territorial Leaders, and Leaders of National Aboriginal Organizations to a First Ministers' meeting (PM Martin 10/21)
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