Controversial Native leader won't rejoin group

Friday, April 4, 2008  

David Ahenakew, the controversial Native leader who is accused of spreading hate against Jewish people, won't be rejoining the senate of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Ahenakew, 74, said he will wait until his legal case is resolved before trying to be reinstated. He had been stripped of a leadership role after being charged with violating Saskatchewan's hate crimes law.

Ahenakew was convicted but won a new trial on appeal. No new date has been set.

Get the Story:
Ahenakew won't rejoin senate of First Nations group (CBC 4/3)

Court of Appeal Decision:
Queen v. Ahenakew (January 14, 2008)

Queen's Bench Decision:
Ahenakew v. Queen (June 8, 2006)

Lower Court Decision:
The Queen v. Ahenakew (July 8, 2005)

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Appeals court upholds new trial for Native leader (01/15)