Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor,

As the minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, I wish to congratulate Aboriginal Team New Brunswick for their success at the 2008 North American Indigenous Games held in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia.

The team won four gold, one silver and four bronze.

I was fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremonies and I was very proud of the way these athletes represented New Brunswick.

They were outstanding role models for their communities and wonderful ambassadors for our province.

The performance and success of Aboriginal Team New Brunswick at the games will hopefully motivate other young Aboriginal people to become involved in sport and remain involved for the rest of their lives.

The North American Indigenous Games play an important role in Aboriginal sport development and help foster a culture of health, fitness and achievement within the Aboriginal youth community.

It was a great experience for our athletes and one I am sure they will treasure.

The participants made new friends from across North America, and their victories, big or small, will help them to become the best they can be.

Hon. Ed Doherty,

minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs