The President of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association says
she accepts Kenora’s decision to leave the ‘Common Voice’ initiative.
Anne Krassilowsky says it’s unfortunate that Kenora feels that area
First Nations haven’t been properly consulted but notes NOMA has been in
talks with Treaty #3, #9 and the Union of Ontario Indians.
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Letters were sent out to each party in early October and to Chief
Gardner in late November and Krassilwosky met with Chief Gardner and Beardy
in person on October 31st.
NOMA also decided to not formally contact other stakeholders until
aboriginal needs are met.
