The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan has lost more than $2 million (Canadian) in federal and provincial funding as the result of a disputed election.
The province suspended $410,000 and won't recognize the new chief. The Canadian government followed suit and has cut off $1.2 million for a hunting rights deal and nearly $650,000 in other federal funds.
An audit found the election of Dwayne Roth as president was tainted with irregularities. Roth said he won't recognize the results of the audit.
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Feds freeze funding to Sask. M�tis group
(CBC 12/1)
Relevant Links:
Metis Nation of Saskatchewan - http://www.metisnation-sask.com
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Metis Nation loses more than $2M in funding
Thursday, December 2, 2004
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