January 16, 2012

(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed support for the construction of all-weather roads to improve accessibility to and from remote First Nation communities, further urging all levels of government to work together with First Nations to ensure appropriate measures are taken when ice roads are not available.

“Northern First Nation communities that rely on ice roads for supplies over the winter months only become more vulnerable with mild winter weather,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo. “We support calls by First Nation leadership in Manitoba and Ontario for the construction of all-weather roads and other approaches that work for First Nations that better ensure transportation of food, fuel and other essential supplies and services year round.”