Fort Hope First Nation welcomed representatives from both levels of Government yesterday. The wives of the Governor General and Ontario's Lieutenant General toured the community that recently declared a state of emergency. Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine says the arsons and murders in the community all stem from poverty. Fontaine says he feels for the community and understands that it's a huge challenge.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Fort Hope gets visitors
Fort Hope First Nation welcomed representatives from both levels of Government yesterday. The wives of the Governor General and Ontario's Lieutenant General toured the community that recently declared a state of emergency. Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine says the arsons and murders in the community all stem from poverty. Fontaine says he feels for the community and understands that it's a huge challenge.
