Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Treaty Three Launches a Lawsuit against the Feds

A group of 28 native communities across northwestern Ontario are suing the federal government for denying their children a right to equal education.

Grand Chief Diane Kelly, who represents Treaty 3 native bands, says aboriginals were promised a school on every reserve when they signed a treaty over 130 years ago.

But she says Ottawa hasn't upheld its part of the bargain.

The lawsuit was filed in Ontario court and is asking for 100 million dollars in damages.