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    The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs condemned a consultation meeting held by Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada on a proposed First Nations Education Act as illegitimate and non-consensual. Several grassroots First Nations people were denied entry to the invite-only meeting in Saskatoon and some were even physically pushed back. The Grand Chief stated this type of physical restraint and lack of transparency is unacceptable. When AANDC consults with Manitoba First Nations leadership in March, the AMC demands an open, transparent and accountable process that allows grassroots participation on the critical issue of education. The AMC is currently gathering input from First Nations communities on what a treaty-based education system would look like.

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    The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs condemned a consultation meeting held by Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada on a proposed First Nations Education Act as illegitimate and non-consensual. Several grassroots First Nations people were denied entry to the invite-only meeting in Saskatoon and some were even physically pushed back. The Grand Chief stated this type of physical restraint and lack of transparency is unacceptable. When AANDC consults with Manitoba First Nations leadership in March, the AMC demands an open, transparent and accountable process that allows grassroots participation on the critical issue of education. The AMC is currently gathering input from First Nations communities on what a treaty-based education system would look like.

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    ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS 200-275 Portage Ave. Wpg, MB.

    R3B 2B3 (204) 956-0610 For Immediate Release February 11, 2013

    EDUCATION ACT CONSULTATION ILLEGITIMATE AND NON-CONSENSUAL

    Winnipeg, MB On Friday, February 8th in Saskatoon, SK several grassroots First Nations people were denied access to a meeting on First Nations Education Act, which was portrayed to be a 'consultation process' held by Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). First Nations people who wanted to attend the meeting where not only denied access but also physically pushed back in order to keep them out. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) condemns this type of treatment to our people in our territory and in neighbouring ones. AMC Grand Chief Derek Nepinak stated, "I learned that several of our people attempted to gain entrance to the invite only consultation process and were denied access and security went as far as physically escorting and physically barring our First Nations women from the doors which lead to some people being hurt. This type of physical restraint is unacceptable as is the lack of transparency and accountability being afforded to these meetings. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will not allow our people to be locked out of a process that will impact our inherent and Treaty birth rights. This entire process lacks legitimacy and is non-consensual." The AMC remains united in its opposition to the First Nations Education Act and stated this position to the Assembly of First Nations, National Chief and his Executive in December, 2012. When AANDC decides to proceed with its 'consultation process' with Manitoba First Nations leadership in March, the meeting will include an open, transparent and accountable process. This will include an open door policy to allow for grassroots participation on an issue as critical as education for our First Nation citizens. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is currently in the process of collecting information directly from First Nations parents, educators, Elders and communities regarding what a treaty-based education system would look like. AMC has taken the position that First Nations have an inherent right to govern ourselves, including the development of our education systems, through the formation of our own laws that are consistent with our Indigenous identity. -30For more information please contact: Sheila North Wilson Chief Communications Officer 204-805-1759 (cell) snorthwilson@manitobachiefs.com

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