Canon Roderick Robinson.Canon Roderick Robinson, who played a pivotal role in the negotiations that resulted in the 2000 Nisga'a land claim settlement, the first of its kind, has died at the age of 73. Born in Gitlakdamix (Old Aiyansh), near Terrace, B.C., Mr. Robinson was a founding member of the Nisga'a Land Committee and served as vice president of the Nisga'a Tribal Council The Nisga'a Tribal Council was replaced by the Nisga'a Lisims Government as the result of the signing of a treaty with Canada and British Columbia. See also
When he was awarded the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honour within the Canadian system of honours, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Order's Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means "(those) desiring a better country" (Hebrews 11:16). in 2004, he was cited for his role as a "spiritual, community and political leader" who "demonstrated immense perseverance and determination during the negotiations that culminated in the historic Nisga'a Treaty." He was ordained or·dain tr.v. or·dained, or·dain·ing, or·dains 1. a. To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. b. To authorize as a rabbi. 2. a deacon in the diocese of Caledonia in 1998 and made a canon of St. Andrew's Cathedral St. Andrew's Cathedral may refer to: In Australia:
He is survived by his wife Marjorie and nine children. |
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