Cuthand: Conservatives treat First Nations as disposable – StarPhoenix

July 24, 2015

This summer’s annual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations saw a change, with leaders speaking out against the Conservative government.

“We’ve had nine years of a Tory government that has done nothing positive for our people,” said Ghislain Picard, the AFN regional chief for Quebec. Chief Pat Madabhee from Ontario put it more succinctly: “We’ve got to get rid of these Conservatives.”

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde wisely remained neutral. His is not a partisan position and the office holder must work with all governments on behalf of First Nations people.

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