Anishnabek Nation leaders are urging eligible voters among their 50,000 citizens to participate in the Jan. 23 federal election by supporting parties that respect First Nations rights.
"We would condemn any party that would renege or pull back from commitments made by the Crown at November's First Ministers' meeting in Kelowna," said Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, in a press release.
The organization is urging members to consider five key issues when selecting a candidate - health, water, infrastructure, self-government and recognition and implementation of aboriginal and treaty rights.
