By Lynda Powless Editor At least one First Nation may be fighting back against federal government plans that could see First Nations hit with up to $4.51 billion in Liberal government funding cuts by 2028-2029. In a move to offset the massive cuts Kahnawake says it may start implementing tolls on major highways. Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, (MCK) Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo sounded the alarm last week. Diabo told media Prime Minister Mark Carney’s coming $4.51 billion in cuts to federal departments has Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) at the top of the list. Diabo called the move “flawed public policy.” In a statement the MCK condemned the federal budget cuts call it “racialized austerity.” MCK says the cuts are coming under the federal Liberals Bill C-5 and its broader…
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