Northern Ontario Town Called Out by First Nations over Staff Comment About 'Colour'

Northern Ontario town called out by First Nations over staff comment about 'colour'

A comment made by a municipal staff member in Marathon, Ont., has prompted calls for accountability from two nearby First Nations. While local First Nation leaders interpreted the remark as referring to skin colour, the town's mayor and senior administration say it was about political colours.

‘Hurt, anger and frustration’: 2nd First Nation reacts to Marathon comment

A statement from Netmizaaggamig Chief Clyde Jacobs says the community will follow nearby Biigtigong’s suspension of support for projects in Marathon.