Attawapiskat is laying the blame on the Federal Government. They claim they won't be able to make its January payroll unless the federal government shows more flexibility. The regional council says Ottawa has seized control of $1.5 million meant for essential services such as education. Chief Theresa Spence officially requested that a government-appointed, third-party manager release the money so that she could ensure services and operations continue uninterrupted. But she says she was rebuffed.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Attawapiskat housing update
Attawapiskat is laying the blame on the Federal Government. They claim they won't be able to make its January payroll unless the federal government shows more flexibility. The regional council says Ottawa has seized control of $1.5 million meant for essential services such as education. Chief Theresa Spence officially requested that a government-appointed, third-party manager release the money so that she could ensure services and operations continue uninterrupted. But she says she was rebuffed.
