Bill Ward

• First Nations feel they’re being punished for success with cancellation of N.B. tax agreement

  Revenues generated from the agreement have grown from $28,000 in 1994 to $44 million over the past year. Indigenous leaders say that success should be celebrated.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2021
  
• Decision in RCMP shooting of Rodney Levi called ‘infuriating’ by First Nation chief

  Chief Bill Ward of the Metepenagiag First Nation describes Rodney Levi, who was fatally shot by police outside a home on June 12, 2020, as kind and caring.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2021
  
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• Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation chief calls on premier to reconsider shared minister for Aboriginal affairs

  Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation Chief Bill Ward is disappointed the new Aboriginal affairs minister has three other portfolios.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2020
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• Former N.B. ombudsman says police not equipped to deal with mental health issues

  On Friday night, the RCMP say they received a complaint about an "unwanted person" at a home near Metepenagiag, about 30 kilometres west of Miramichi.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2020