Audit: Manitoba chiefs organization used training, child care dollars to cover debts
(Former Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak grand chief David Harper faced multiple audits while in charge of…
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Ex-MKO Grand Chief travel claims don’t match cell phone records: audit
Auditors found $77,000 worth of travel claims did not match cell phone records
Embattled MKO Grand Chief Harper says push to oust him ‘political’
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief David Harper isn’t stepping down from his post despite calls for his ouster.
Manitoba chief quits MKO, wonders if organization in ‘downward spiral’
A northern Manitoba chief says he no longer recognizes the leadership of one of the province’s largest First Nation political groups.
Aboriginal Affairs probing MKO Grand Chief Harper’s spending
The federal Aboriginal Affairs department is probing the finances of a Manitoba First Nation organization whose embattled grand chief is trying to avoid a non-confidence vote by member chiefs.
Audit firm wants MKO Grand Chief Harper to step aside, poses ‘threat’ to forensic probe
Forensic auditors investigating a northern Manitoba First Nation organization want its grand chief to step aside because he could “pose a threat” to their probe, according to a letter obtained by APTN National News.
Manitoba First Nation leader refuses to step down amid allegations of misspending
APTN National News
After allegations of misspending, a political organization that represents northern Manitoba First Nations has asked its leader to step down while a forensic audit is conducted.
Grand Chief Harper used MKO’s money for car repairs, guitars: documents
The grand chief of Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents some of the poorest communities in Canada, bought three guitars on his organization’s dime, according to documents obtained by APTN National News.
Manitoba FN organization hosting AFN election facing financial, political turmoil
When Assembly of First Nations chiefs on Tuesday decided to hold the election for national chief in Winnipeg this coming December, Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief David Harper, who will be the host, told the Halifax gathering his organization was “financially ready” to hold the event.