By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source ATIKOKAN – The local Native Friendship Centre needs a new board as an alleged misuse of funds is investigated, an online petition asserts. The petition says the friendship centre was once “a thriving hub of community activity” but misuse of funds “has led to a drastic reduction” in services. “We see the impact of the lack of programs on our kids and the strain it’s putting on families and individuals already facing challenges,” states the petition. The petition at change.org asks people to support the appointment of new board members and a new executive director for the Atikokan Native Friendship Centre. It follows the public disclosure of a confidential whistleblower package, prepared by a bookkeeper, containing evidence of alleged “ethical…
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