May 7, 2020
SUDBURY — Work to create a joint committee on Manitoulin Island to coordinate a response to the COVID-19 pandemic took a step forward Wednesday.
Indigenous and municipal leaders met and to discuss the creation of the COVID-19 leadership coordination committee, First Nations leaders said in a news release.
“The meeting was productive, and we have agreed to hold a second meeting to continue discussions about coordinating our COVID-19 responses,” said the release from the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising.
The next meeting will be May 12, where they will discuss the technical makeup of the committee, the release said.
“Congratulations to all involved for participating in an honest and responsible dialogue.”
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