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.
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Manitoba chiefs organization lacks paper trail on how it spent federal money: auditor
A Manitoba First Nation organization whose grand chief could face a vote of non-confidence Wednesday has received a second “disclaimer of opinion” from an auditor because the organization lacked a traceable paper trail for its spent dollars, APTN National News has learned.
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.
Fate of forensic audit, Grand Chief Harper uncertain following chiefs executive meeting
The fate of Grand Chief David Harper and a forensic audit into Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s books remained uncertain following a shortened meeting by the organization’s chiefs executive council Thursday.
MKO chiefs meet to discuss fate of Grand Chief Harper amidst forensic audit
Chiefs on the executive council for Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak met Thursday to discuss the temporary removal of Grand Chief David Harper while the organization faces a full forensic audit.
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
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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.
MKO Grand Chief Harper draws criticism over plan to award traditional clan designation to AFN election sponsors
Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief David Harper’s plan to classify sponsors for the upcoming Assembly of First Nation election event in Winnipeg by traditional clan designations has upset some member chiefs of his organization.