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Favourable Court Ruling Reiterates First Nations Condemnation Of Third Party
Manager In Attawapiskat
TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - The recent federal court decision declaring the
appointment of a third-party manager during the Attawapiskat housing crisis
unreasonable reiterates First Nations' concerns. It also confirms that the
government of Canada's statements about the causes of the crisis were
misleading.
"The Chiefs of Ontario condemns any action taken by the federal government that
is a direct attack on our inherent right to self-determination as original
Nations, which includes imposed appointments of third-party managers. This was
a paternalistic and unreasonable response to the clear needs of the people of
Attawapiskat resulting from systematic underfunding," said Ontario Regional
Chief Stan Beardy.
The federal court found that there was no financial management concern in
Attawapiskat but rather a lack of resources. The figures tabulated by
Attawapiskat clearly show that the funding they receive is well below the
poverty line in Ontario. Funding allotted for housing and minor capital is only
a mere 6.5 per cent ($6M over 6 years) of the $94M received over the 6 year
period.
The provincial and federal governments have gained significant wealth from
First Nations lands and resources, lands which were never surrendered. The
spirit and intent of the Treaties made by our original Nations and the Crown
agreed to the sharing of resources and recognized our self-determination, which
is also affirmed in Article 3 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights
of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
"The living conditions faced by some of our Peoples as a result of the ongoing
violation of our inherent rights and Treaties is intolerable. We recognize and
appreciate the concerns relayed to Canada during the crisis, particularly by
the UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples on the dire social and economic
conditions in Attawapiskat," said Regional Chief Beardy.
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is the coordinating body for the 133 First Nations
located within the boundaries of the Province of Ontario.
SOURCE: Chiefs of Ontario
For further information:
Andre Morriseau, Media Relations
Phone: 416-580-9320
Email: an...@coo.org
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