THUNDER BAY -- Fort William First Nation has been cleared of a misuse of funds allegation.
Officials with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada said in September that they were looking into allegations of financial improprieties connected to the finances of Fort William First Nation. The stemmed from a complaint made in September of 2011.
On Monday, Fort William First Nations received an email stating they were clear of any wrongdoing. Director of operations Ian Bannon said it’s not clear who made the allegation or what it was specifically about.
“We were given limited information from Aboriginal Affairs as to what the allegations were for, just that they were relative to the misuse of federal funds,“ he said.
“It’s certainly a relief that we are able to officially close the file.”
While Fort William First Nation wasn’t concerned that the allegations were true, whenever an accusation like that is made it does have an effect on business relationships.
“We are now able to move on with our business as usual,” Bannon said.
