Wednesday, January 9, 2013
FWFN Chief Reacts To Court Ruling
Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins is pleased with the
Federal Court's ruling in favour of off-reserve non-status Indians and
Metis. The court ruled Tuesday that they are "Indians" under the
Constitution Act and they fall under federal jurisdiction. Collins says
the move will impact many former Fort William residents. Tuesday's
ruling impacts more than 600-thousand Metis and non-status Indians.