Grand Chief Derek Fox has been suspended with pay until its conclusion
The Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Northern Ontario’s largest Indigenous political organization, has been suspended after an internal investigation, according to a statement issued Monday.
NAN represents 49 communities and about 45,000 people in Treaty 9 and 5 territories, covering two-thirds of the province. It advocates for them and administers programs focused on protecting their rights. The statement of claim, which has not been tested in court, says Mr. Copenace’s comments effectively called Mr. Fox a “woman abuser” during an open-microphone floor session.
The statement of claim says “the allegation was made in front of more than 1,000 delegates, including chiefs from across Canada, government officials and media” and that it was broadcast live by national media outlets.
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