Poundmaker Lawyer Joins Human Rights Commission

Poundmaker Lawyer Joins Human Rights Commission

Monday, June 27, 2011 at 15:22

There have been three new appointees to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, including a lawyer from the Poundmaker Cree Nation.

Paul Favel is well known for his extensive work within the First Nations community.

Chief Commissioner David Arnot says that will a benefit to the commission because Favel has a good understanding of the issues facing First Nations people.

Jan Gitlin and Barry Wilcox join Favel as the new appointees.

Their appointments take effect immediately.