Media Advisory - Family of CJ Morningstar Fowler, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo and other First Nation Leaders to Address Media

OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Together with the family of Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler, also known as CJ Morningstar Fowler, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit will address media tomorrow during the First Nations Summit Annual quarterly meeting in Vancouver, BC.

DATE:		Wednesday December 12, 2012
TIME:		11:30 am PST
LOCATION:		Musqueam Community Recreation Centre,
		6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver BC
		Side Room #1

This press conference follows the tragic death of 16 year old CJ Morningstar Fowler, member of the Gitanmaax First Nation in Hazelton, BC just days following a National Assembly of First Nation's meeting where Chiefs and leaders reiterated calls for a National Public Commission of Inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

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SOURCE: ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS

Jenna Young, Assembly of First Nations Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 401 or cell: 613-314-8157 or e-mail [email protected]
Alain Garon, Assembly of First Nations Bilingual Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 382 or cell: 613-2920857 or email [email protected]