April 18, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NB First Nations’ Chiefs Approve as Premier Alward Joins 8 Other Provinces

Calling For A National Inquiry Into Missing And Murdered Aboriginal Women.

“We welcome the news that the Government of New Brunswick has joined eight other

provinces in calling for a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women” said

Madawaska First Nation Chief Joanna Bernard, the Assembly’s Wolastoqiyik co-chair.

“A national commission of inquiry is essential in the healing process for families impacted by

these disappearances and murders. A commission of this nature will dredge up some hard

truths for all Canadians to face together, but ultimately heal together as well.”

“We thank the Premier for committing New Brunswick’s support for this difficult, but vitally

important process for First Nations Peoples across Canada” concluded Chief Bernard.

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For Broadcast:

The Assembly of First Nations’ Chiefs in New Brunswick approve of Premier Alward’s decision to

join with eight other provinces, and all three territories in calling for a national inquiry on

missing and murdered aboriginal women. Madawaska First Nation Chief Joanna Bernard, the

Wolastoqiyik co-chair for the Assembly said: “We thank the Premier for committing New

Brunswick’s support for this difficult, but vitally important process for First Nations Peoples

across Canada”.

Media Contact:

Michael Girard | Communications Advisor

Assembly of First Nations’ Chiefs in New Brunswick

(506)999-6431 | Michael.girard.nb@gmail.com | @ChiefsNB

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