AFN National Chief Demands Clarification

November 15, 2007

National Chief Phil Fontaine is looking for the government to clarify whether there was a transfer of funds from the Residential Schools Settlement Trust as reported by Elizabeth Thompson in the Gazette today.

“The confusion surrounding this issue needs to be resolved,” the National Chief stressed. “It is essential that the Government explain what has happened. I can not stress how important it is that any and all funds earmarked for the Residential Schools Settlement Trust be used for the compensation of survivors and for the other programs and activities dedicated to the Residential Schools issue.”

Contacts:

Joan McEwen, AFN Communications Director
613-241-6789 ext. 242 or cell 613-324-3329 or jmcewen@afn.ca

Nancy Pine, Communications Advisor – Office of the National Chief
613-241-6789 ext 243 or cell 613-298-6382 or npine@afn.ca

Josee Bellemare, Bilingual Communications Officer
613-241-6789 ext. 336 or cell 613-327-6331 or jbellemare@afn.ca