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Thursday, September 10, 2009

New Brunswick's First Aboriginal Lieutenant Governor Appointed

Graydon Nicholas continues to make history -- the province's first aboriginal judge has just been appointed the province's first Lieutenant Governor.

Prime Minister Harper made the announcement late today -- and -- Premier Graham tells CHSJ News it's a proud moment for New Brunswick and the country.

Graham recommended Nicholas for the post during a meeting with Prime Minister Harper earlier this year.

Nicholas is a former president of the Union of New Brunswick Indians and recipient of the N-B Human Rights Award as well as a Golden Jubilee Medal.

He is replacing Hermenegilde Chiasson.