Letter to the Editor: Didn’t correct Corrections

On February 6, 2014, I received a copy of a write up in the Anishinabek News, stating the following:

“Correctional Services Canada has been falling short of its role providing for the rehabilitation of Aboriginal inmates”

I was interviewed by the author of this write–up and did state that we have too few resources in the way of healing lodges, however, I was not directing any of my statements or opinions toward Correctional Services Canada, merely stating that I feel healing lodges are important and we need more of them. 

I believe that my statements were taken out of context and it would appear that I was directing these statements at Correctional Services Canada, which in no way, was my intent.

I would appreciate it if you would have this clarified.