Irate Crees with a complaint against Cree government must be heaving a sigh of relief these days. It’s only taken four to five months since the chiefs met in June and agreed in principle on the appointment of three new commissioners. The federal government confirmed the appointments of the Cree Naskapi Commissioners through an Order in Council. Appointed are Philip Awashish, Robert Kanatewat and Richard Sanders. Appointed as Chairman, Sanders is a temporary substitute for Judge Paul until the RCMP investigation into the Judge’s alleged financial shenanigans is complete.
Newly appointed commissioner Philip Awashish said he was pleasantly surprised to hear of his nomination being confirmed.
“I feel the role of a commissioner to oversee the implementation of the Cree Naskapi Act is important to the proper functioning of Cree/Naskapi local government,” he said.
Commissioners are touring the Cree and Naskapi communities even as you read The Nation to see the chiefs and councils as well as community members.
