<h3>US President Barack Obama Welcomed as a "World Leader and Symbol of Renewed Hope and Justice for All"
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<pre> WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 21 /CNW/ - Yesterday's swearing-in of Barack Obama<br>as the 44th President of the United States was truly historic. Indigenous<br>leaders from the United States and Canada gathered in Washington to witness<br>
and be a part of this world-changing event.<br> Among those who came to show their support was Grand Chief Matthew Mukash<br>of the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), who made the trip from<br>James Bay, Québec.<br>
"President Obama's inaugural speech was inspirational and strong. He<br>showed his determination to bring about real change. The James Bay Cree Nation<br>welcomes the President as a world leader. He is a symbol of renewed hope and<br>
justice for all", said Matthew Mukash.<br><br>Full text is found below.<br></pre><a href="http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2009/21/c9720.html">http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2009/21/c9720.html</a><br>