Media Advisory - Request for a Judicial Review re First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act

MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - The Assembly of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) is submitting a request for a judicial review before the Federal Court today. This review is to prevent the federal government from going ahead with the deposal of its proposed First Nations Education Bill without their endorsement.

The AFNQL is setting up a press conference to make an official announcement and to answer questions from media representatives.

WHO:
Ghislain Picard, AFNQL Chief
Gilbert Whiteduck, Kitigan Zibi Chief

Date:
Thursday February 20, 2014

Time:
10:30 a.m.

Place:
Jarry-Joyce Room (Level A)
Sheraton Montréal Hotel

SOURCE: Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador

Mélanie Vincent
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Cell. : 418-580-4442