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Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations accused of sexually assaulting student: lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges sexual assault by Phil Fontaine during a 1970s school trip, claiming long-term harm to the plaintiff and naming the Sagkeeng Education Authority as co-defendant.
- On May 16, a statement of claim filed in Manitoba's Court of King's Bench alleges Larry Phillip Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, sexually assaulted a former high school student during a 1970 school trip arranged with the Sagkeeng Education Authority.
- Phil Fontaine, long known as an Indigenous advocate, helped negotiate the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement and received the Order of Manitoba and the Order of Canada.
- The statement of claim says the alleged perpetrator gained access to the plaintiff, fostered trust and engaged in alleged behaviours over a considerable period, causing addiction, nightmares and school dropout.
- The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages including special, punitive and aggravated damages; Manitoba RCMP said it did not investigate, Sagkeeng Education Authority declined comment, and CTV News could not reach Larry Phillip Fontaine.
- The claim comes amid dozens of similar lawsuits reported last week, alleging Sagkeeng Education Authority had power and resources to prevent the alleged assault but denies breaching standards.
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Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations accused of sexually assaulting student: lawsuit
A former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Indigenous advocate has been accused of sexually assaulting a high school student in the 1970s, according to a lawsuit filed in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench.
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Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations accused of sexually assaulting student: lawsuit - The Turtle Island News
By Milan Lukes WINNIPEG MANITOBA- A lawsuit filed in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench is alledging former Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Phil Fontaine, sexually assaulted a high school student in the 1970s. Fontaine was named a co-defendant in a sexual assault civil lawsuit The suit claims Fontaine sexually assaulted the plaintiff during a school trip that he “arranged and led” in coordination with the Sagkeeng Education Auth…
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