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President Morin Seeking Treatment
"After charge laid"

Metis National Council Board of Governors
NAIIP News Path ~ Monday, January 1, 2003

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Saskatoon, SK - Gerald Morin, President of the Métis National Council confirms the charges of December 11, 2002.

President Morin offers his most sincere apologies, “My actions were reprehensible but I take full responsibility for my behavior. I apologize to the Métis people for any embarrassment that I have caused and will do what ever I can to earn their trust and respect once again.”

President Morin confirms that alcohol was a contributing factor in the resulting charge “I understand that alcohol has become a destructive factor in my life and this incident is the final warning sign for me to deal with this problem.” President Morin is currently looking at a number of treatment options.


For further information please contact:

Katelin Gillis
Public Relations Officer
Métis National Council
Cell: 613-859-7130

Miles Morrisseau
Director of Communications
Métis National Council
Cell: 613-612-5753

Metis Nation
350 Sparks St., Suite 201
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Phone: 613-232-3216 ~ Toll Free: (800) 928-6330
FAX: 613-232-4262 ~ E-mail: info@metisnation.ca


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