Lake Babine Nation calls for investigation concerning John Furlong allegations

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The Lake Babine Nation is calling on the RCMP to conduct a thorough and timely investigation into allegations concerning John Furlong during his tenure as a teacher in Burns Lake, British Columbia. Lake Babine appreciates what John Furlong has done for British Columbia and Canada through the Vancouver 2010 Games, but at the same time, it strongly believes there are serious longstanding issues from the past that must be addressed.

“An RCMP investigation must bring the truth of what happened in the past to the full light of day for all to see,” said Chief Wilf Adam.  “The necessary steps must be taken, so we can put this issue to rest.”

“Burns Lake is a fragile community,” said Chief Wilf Adam. “January’s tragic mill explosion, and the deaths and injuries it caused left deep wounds in our community that we are still trying to heal. The serious allegations concerning John Furlong are coming into full public focus at a time when people already feel overwhelmed.”

Located in northern British Columbia, northwest of Prince George, the Lake Babine Nation is the third largest First Nation in British Columbia.