THE NATIONAL CHIEF OF THE ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS SAYS THEY ARE CLOSE TO REACHING AN AGREMENT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR A COMPENSATION AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS.
PHIL FONTAINE IS IN KENORA TODAY TO SPEAK WITH
WITH RESIDENTS OF GRAND COUNCIL TREATY #3.
HE SAYS THE DEAL CALLS FOR A LUMP SUM PAYMENT
FOR 85 THOUSAND RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STUDENTS
N001 Q: …THE PRIME MINISTER. (19 SECS.)
FONTAINE WANTS THE GOVERNMENT TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT, BEFORE THE NEXT VOTE OF NON-CONFIDENCE.
