CALGARY, July 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP)
announced today its sponsorship of the 2017 World Indigenous
Nations Games for $50,000. The event,
which takes place July 2-9 in the
Edmonton area, celebrates games,
arts, sports and Indigenous People from around the world.
"Canada is a nation blessed
with the unique and beautiful traditions of Indigenous Peoples from
coast-to-coast-to-coast, and CP is pleased to sponsor this
celebration in Treaty 6 territory," said Keith Creel, CP's President and Chief Executive
Officer. "We continue to build strong relationships with Indigenous
Peoples across our network and look forward to seeing our
neighbours represent Canada as
they host this international event."
More than 400 athletes from 29 different countries are expected
to participate in the event.
"As we celebrate cultural diversity, I would like to thank CP
for their financial contribution and their staff for the support
towards making the 2nd World Indigenous Nations Games a success,"
said Grand Chief Dr. J. Wilton
Littlechild. "I personally want to commend President and CEO
Keith Creel for his leadership and
acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples, developing meaningful
relationships. Collectively we will build a better Canada."
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to eight major ports, including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a
competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner
of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of
freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply
chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific