Chief Donny Morris Receives Medal

KI First Nation Chief Donny Morris stood up for what he believes in and now he’s been awarded a medal.
Morris has received a Diamond Jubilee medal, honoring the work he’s done for his community.
In March 2008, Morris and others were put in jail for standing up to the province over mining rights on traditional territory.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell presented the medal, saying Morris has been a “true leader”.
Campbell says the Big Trout First Nation group continues to wait for an apology and fiancial compensation.