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Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Métis National Council President meets with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council met with His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla late Monday afternoon. The relationship between the Métis Nation and the Crown is unique and enduring, deeply woven into the history of Canada. When meeting with His Majesty Monday late afternoon, President Pruden raised the importance of partnership in upholding the honour of the Crown and fulfilling the solemn promises made by the Crown to the Métis Nation; advancing Métis-led climate action, including ongoing collaboration through the Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network; revitalizing Métis languages; and rematriating Métis artifacts and artworks — all critical for advancing reconciliation. President Pruden and His Majesty discussed opportunities for further engagement and President Pruden extended a formal invitation to Their Majesties to visit the Métis Homeland to experience the rich culture, history, and traditions of the Métis Nation.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Métis National Council President meets with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council met with His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla late Monday afternoon. The relationship between the Métis Nation and the Crown is unique and enduring, deeply woven into the history of Canada. When meeting with His Majesty Monday late afternoon, President Pruden raised the importance of partnership in upholding the honour of the Crown and fulfilling the solemn promises made by the Crown to the Métis Nation; advancing Métis-led climate action, including ongoing collaboration through the Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network; revitalizing Métis languages; and rematriating Métis artifacts and artworks — all critical for advancing reconciliation. President Pruden and His Majesty discussed opportunities for further engagement and President Pruden extended a formal invitation to Their Majesties to visit the Métis Homeland to experience the rich culture, history, and traditions of the Métis Nation. SOURCE Métis National Council View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
MNC President Victoria Pruden Welcomes Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada
OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The Métis National Council (MNC) proudly joins in welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive in Canada. His Majesty will deliver the Speech from the Throne to formally open the First Session of the 45th Parliament of Canada tomorrow. President Victoria Pruden, alongside her son Kwennis, was honoured to be present at the airport to greet Their Majesties. "It was a privilege to welcome Their Majesties and extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Métis Nation in this historic moment," said President Pruden. "The presence of my son, Kwennis, was especially meaningful as we look to future generations of Métis leadership and continue our journey of truth, reconciliation, and Nation-to-Nation relationships." This visit offers an important opportunity to reflect on the shared history between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The MNC looks forward to ongoing dialogue and collaboration with the Crown and all levels of government to advance the rights and well-being of Métis in Canada. ''My priority as President of the Métis National Council is to work with all levels of Government and partners to enhance the lives of all Métis, but especially our most vulnerable," said President Pruden.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Newport News Police investigate a homicide on J. Clyde Morrison Boulevard
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Newport News Police responded to reports of a shooting at a business on the 600 block of J. Clyde Morrison Boulevard Saturday around 9:21 p.m. When officers arrived they found the victim, 32-year-old Dreshaun Pruden, inside the building suffering from a gunshot wound. Pruden was pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Crime Line by calling 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or by submitting a tip online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Italy, where he is set to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on Sunday. The inaugural mass, which serves as a swearing-in of sorts for a new pope, is drawing many international leaders and Carney is expected to have bilateral meetings with several of them during the trip. The Prime Minister's Office has confirmed that Carney will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Carney is a devout Catholic but was unable to attend Pope Francis's funeral on April 26 because it fell two days before the federal election. U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, French Prime Minister François Bayrou and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are among those who have confirmed they're attending, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prince Edward. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden are travelling with the Canadian delegation, as well as more than a dozen members of Parliament and senators. Pruden is calling on the Vatican's Amina Mundi Museum to return Métis cultural artifacts in its collection. "We are asking the Vatican to work with Métis knowledge-keepers, historians and experts to identify which items in their collection belong to our people and to return them," Pruden said in a media statement. "These artifacts were taken during eras of profound injustice. Their return is an essential step in advancing reconciliation and repairing the deep harms caused by colonial policies, including the role the church played in the residential school system." Indigenous leaders previously called upon the late Pope Francis to return the artifacts. In 2023, he promised to do so but it hasn't happened yet. Pope Leo, still new to the role, has not said yet whether he will honour that pledge. In an address to diplomats posted by the Vatican on Friday morning, Pope Leo reaffirmed the church's efforts to "reach out to and embrace all individuals and all peoples on the Earth" through peace, justice and truth. "I believe that religions and interreligious dialogue can make a fundamental contribution to fostering a climate of peace. This naturally requires full respect for religious freedom in every country, since religious experience is an essential dimension of the human person," he said. "Without it, it is difficult, if not impossible, to bring about the purification of the heart necessary for building peaceful relationships." Woodhouse Nepinak said in a media statement Friday she welcomes the Pope's message of "peace and bridge-building among all people." 'I am honoured to attend the inaugural mass on behalf of First Nations across this country and repeat our invitation for His Holiness to continue the important work of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, especially those who suffered the harms of residential schools," she said. Other members of the delegation include members of Parliament Jaime Battiste, Arielle Kayabaga and Jean-Yves Duclos as well as senators Toni Varone and Tony Loffreda. Rev. Pierre Goudreault and Rev. Jean Vezina from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops are also travelling with the Canadian delegation. The inaugural mass will likely be the first time Leo enters or leaves St. Peter's Square in the "popemobile." Leo will also receive a fisherman's ring in honour of St. Peter, the first pope, which is made with gold and engraved with a boat and the new pope's name. That ring will be destroyed when Leo either dies or resigns. He will also receive a small strip of lambswool to be placed over his shoulders – a symbol of his role as a shepherd of the church's flock. Between 150,000 and 200,000 people are expected to attend the mass. — With files from Alessia Passafiume and The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025. Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
