The chief and council of the Garden River First Nation have hired an outside firm to investigate “financial dealings” at a number of departments amid allegations of employee misconduct. In a statement posted to their official social media account Thursday, the chief and council said they “took immediate action to investigate the alleged misconduct and prevent further wrongdoing” after a First Nation employee came forward. “The investigation was initiated after a GRFN employee took the courageous and responsible step of reporting what he believed to be inappropriate behavior by other employees,” the chief and board said in the statement. Garden River First Nation is not disclosing the subject of the investigation. “However, we can tell you that the goal of the investigation is to improve GFRN’s financial controls and ensure that GRFN’s finances and programs are protected,” the chief and board said. “Once the investigation is complete, the chief and council will consult with their advisers and determine what information can be safely released.” The investigation is ongoing.
