Native Issues Advisor

The province has appointed former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage to help it address the needs ofaboriginal children and youth.

Minister of Children and Youth Services Laurel Broten says hisexperience will help gather the right information to guide policy matters.

Beaucage will give the province advice on aboriginal child welfare issues for one year.

He'll also help with discussions between the government and First Nations leaders.