First Nations facing more fiscal attacks
Toronto, Sept. 7, 2012 - On the heels of recent cuts to First Nation services in such key areas as health and social services, the federal government is further marginalizing First Nation organizations by cutting core funding."It's a shame that Canada has decided to cut First Nation budgets in order to justify its attacks on First Nations in general," says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. "Canada has made a lot of statements about how they want to work with First Nations, yet every time we turn around they're cutting funding to health, social services and other key areas that impact First Nations peoples' day-to-day lives. Let's be truthful here, Canada is aiming to divide First Nation communities so they can create a vacuum in order to gain control over our people and our land."read more
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